A brief history of optiver
History
Over the past 40 years, we have grown into a global firm. Discover our history and get a peek into the future.
Our History
1986
Completed our first trade on Amsterdam’s options exchange
1990
Expanded to Frankfurt and Paris exchanges
1997
Opened our first APAC office in Sydney
1999
Established US operations
2000
Established our technology department
Our History
1986
Completed our first trade on Amsterdam’s options exchange
1990
Expanded to Frankfurt and Paris exchanges
1997
Opened our first APAC office in Sydney
1999
Established US operations
2000
Established our technology department
Our History
2002
Opened Chicago office
2005
Expanded APAC presence with Taipei office
2007
Opened office in Hong Kong
2010
Started trading in Brazil
2013
Opened Shanghai office
Our History
2002
Opened Chicago office
2005
Expanded APAC presence with Taipei office
2007
Opened office in Hong Kong
2010
Started trading in Brazil
2013
Opened Shanghai office
Our History
2019
Launched UK operations in London
2021
Opened offices in Austin, TX and Singapore
2023
Expanded to New York City and Mumbai
2026
Celebrated our 40 years anniversary
Our History
2019
Launched UK operations in London
2021
Opened offices in Austin, TX and Singapore
2023
Expanded to New York City and Mumbai
2026
Celebrated our 40 years anniversary
