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Unusual Activity Report
This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.
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Standout Options Trades
This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.
For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.
This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.
Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-8-1
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-8-1. Each section highlights significant institutional activity, providing sentiment, key observations, and market expectations based on the data. All numbers represent large block trades likely executed by institutional players, not total-market figures.
Note: This report highlights institutional block option flow based on net premium. Strike prices and expiration dates are not available with block data.
AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying with $21.77 million in call premium bought against only $2.73 million in calls sold. Put buying totaled $827K, while put selling was minimal at $131K.
Total Premium: $18,335,329
Analysis: Institutional traders displayed a strong bullish stance, with aggressive call buying significantly outweighing puts. The low amount of put selling indicates minimal downside hedging, reinforcing the positive outlook.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No calls bought, and only $7.5K in calls sold. Meanwhile, $1.8 million in puts were bought, but a massive $18.4 million in puts were sold.
Total Premium: $16,584,271
Analysis: This flow is strongly bullish due to the sheer volume of premium collected from put selling, suggesting institutions are confident PG will remain stable or rise. The absence of call activity further supports that the positioning is a bet on stability rather than breakout upside.
Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No calls traded. Puts bought totaled $4.2 million, but $12 million worth of puts were sold.
Total Premium: $7,783,600
Analysis: The bullish sentiment is driven entirely by put selling, which outweighed put buying by a wide margin. This indicates institutional confidence that downside risk is limited.
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8.52 million in calls bought vs. $5.78 million sold. Puts were relatively light, with $305K bought and $1.47 million sold.
Total Premium: $3,902,957
Analysis: The dominant call buying combined with notable put selling suggests bullish positioning, with institutions positioning for continued upside or stability.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $5.06 million in calls bought vs. $1.74 million sold. Puts were almost equally balanced, with $1.05 million bought and $1.04 million sold.
Total Premium: $3,309,192
Analysis: Net premium is driven by strong call buying, pointing to a bullish outlook. The balanced put flow suggests minimal hedging, suggesting institutions are positioning for stability.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No call activity. Minimal put premium bought and $3.24 million in puts sold.
Total Premium: $3,228,977
Analysis: The bullish sentiment is derived from institutional put selling. Even without call activity, the large put sales suggest confidence in the stock holding above current levels.
Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.61 million in calls bought vs. $2.97 million sold. Puts saw light buying at $256K and $345K sold.
Total Premium: $1,732,903
Analysis: The premium skew toward call buying and modest put selling suggests bullish sentiment. Institutions appear to be positioning for a continued move higher.
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2.67 million in calls bought vs. $1.3 million sold. Puts were balanced at $455K bought and $446K sold.
Total Premium: $1,359,169
Analysis: The dominant call buying and balanced put flow reflect a moderately bullish stance, with institutions speculating on upward price movement while maintaining limited hedging.
Important Note: The numbers above only represent aggregate figures of large block trades made by institutions. They are not total-market figures and should not be interpreted as such.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-8-1
This section focuses on unusual trades that stand out on an individual basis. These trades are highlighted for their distinctiveness, reflecting significant activity that diverges from typical market behavior.
USAR Technologies (USAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of call purchases across multiple expirations and strikes, including 2,650 contracts bought at the $15 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (14 days to expiry), with additional call activity at the $13 strike. Also notable was a bullish put sale at the $13 strike for the same expiry.
Total Values: Over $309,000 in call premium bought, and $48,345 in premium collected from the sold put
Strike Price: $13 to $15
Analysis: The active call buying and put selling suggest bullish sentiment, especially with spot price around $13.30 and traders positioning above and below current levels. The sale of puts at $13 reflects confidence the stock will stay above that level, while the repeated call buying signals expectations for upside continuation.
The Mosaic Company (MOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at the $37 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (14 days to expiry), with both trades larger than open interest—indicating new positions.
Total Values: $351,199 in call premium
Strike Price: $37
Analysis: Spot price near $35 suggests these call positions were taken with roughly 5% upside in mind. New position sizing implies fresh bullish outlook into mid-August.
4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying at the $7.5 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (14 days to expiry), with numerous trades executed above current spot price (~$6.23–$6.59).
Total Values: Over $63,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7.5
Analysis: Multiple new positions opened, all targeting a move well above spot price. This reflects clear bullish conviction in a potential breakout scenario.
AES Corporation (AES)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Post-earnings call buying at the $14 strike expiring September 19, 2025 (49 days to expiry), all trades executed above current spot ($13.675), with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,674,458 in call premium
Strike Price: $14
Analysis: The large size and post-earnings context signal institutional confidence in near-term upside. The positioning above current spot price reinforces the bullish setup.
Millicom International Cellular (TIGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $40 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (14 days to expiry), very close to spot ($39.97–$39.9995), with size larger than prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,031,622 in call premium
Strike Price: $40
Analysis: Near-the-money calls reflect expectations for an immediate breakout. Premium levels and size indicate strong bullish sentiment in the short term.
Edison International (EIX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $52.5 strike expiring September 19, 2025 (49 days to expiry), executed near spot price of ~$52.60–$52.77
Total Values: $718,415 in call premium
Strike Price: $52.5
Analysis: Traders appear to be positioning for a slow grind higher or to capture an earnings-related move. Size and steady buildup of contracts suggest institutional accumulation.
BCE Inc. (BCE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at the $19 and $21 strikes for both short- and long-dated expirations (September 19, 2025 – 49 days to expiry, and January 16, 2026 – 168 days to expiry).
Total Values: $491,064 in call premium
Strike Price: $19 and $21
Analysis: The deep out-of-the-money nature of these calls (with spot near $23.50) suggests speculative bets on long-term recovery or potential catalysts on the horizon. Size > open interest for the longer-dated calls points to fresh positioning.
Insider Transactions
Each day, insider transactions provide insights into the movements of key executives and shareholders within various companies. These transactions can signal confidence in future performance or a need to liquidate holdings. Today’s report identified the most significant insider purchases and sales, highlighting influential figures and companies that made notable moves. Let’s take a look at some of today’s standout transactions.
US Insider Purchases
Prime Medicine Inc (PRME)
Buyer: NELSEN ROBERT (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,030,300 (+94.7%)
Price: USD 3.30
Total Value: USD 9,999,990
Buyer: ARCH Venture Partners XII, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,030,300 (+94.7%)
Price: USD 3.30
Total Value: USD 9,999,990
Buyer: ARCH Venture Partners X, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,030,300 (+94.7%)
Price: USD 3.30
Total Value: USD 9,999,990
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS)
Buyer: TOME CAROL B (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 11,682 (+89.6%)
Price: USD 85.67
Total Value: USD 1,000,816
Buyer: JOHNSON WILLIAM R (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+96.9%)
Price: USD 86.50
Total Value: USD 432,477
Hartford Schroders Private Opportunities Fund (XHFIX)
Buyer: Vogelhut Ethan Sinclair Diamond
Shares Purchased: 7,994 (+inf%)
Price: USD 12.51
Total Value: USD 100,005
Buyer: Schroder US Holdings Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 119,904 (+9.9%)
Price: USD 12.51
Total Value: USD 1,499,999
Buyer: Hartford Funds Management Co LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 119,904 (+9.9%)
Price: USD 12.51
Total Value: USD 1,499,999
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 736,343 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 16.30
Total Value: USD 12,000,027
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Insurance Co (Bermuda Branch) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 674,981 (+5.0%)
Price: USD 16.30
Total Value: USD 11,000,024
Align Technology Inc (ALGN)
Buyer: HOGAN JOSEPH M (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 7,576 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 131.49
Total Value: USD 996,131
Tronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
Buyer: Romano John D (CEO and Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+8.1%)
Price: USD 3.09
Total Value: USD 308,930
Buyer: Srivisal John (SVP, Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Purchased: 37,000 (+18.5%)
Price: USD 3.39
Total Value: USD 125,478
Buyer: Engle Jeffrey A. (SVP, Commercial and Strategy)
Shares Purchased: 12,600 (+9.4%)
Price: USD 3.07
Total Value: USD 38,682
Bank of America Corp (BAC)
Seller: DeMare James P (President, Global Markets)
Shares Sold: 148,391 (-39.9%)
Price: USD 45.57
Total Value: USD 6,761,733
US Insider Sales
Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX)
Seller: Trent T McKenna (EVP & Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,400 (-16.9%)
Price: USD 716.63
Total Value: USD 3,153,160
Enact Holdings Inc (ACT)
Seller: Genworth Holdings, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 721,793 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 35.83
Total Value: USD 25,862,132
Rush Street Interactive Inc (RSI)
Seller: de Masi Niccolo (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 446,094 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 18.35
Total Value: USD 8,184,219
Seller: ROOSILEHT EINAR (Chief Information Officer)
Shares Sold: 70,000 (-7.4%)
Price: USD 18.95
Total Value: USD 1,326,584
Seller: STETZ MATTIAS (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-9.3%)
Price: USD 19.30
Total Value: USD 579,117
Wingstop Inc (WING)
Seller: Carona Marisa (SVP & Chief US Fran & Dev Ops)
Shares Sold: 10,537 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 370.00
Total Value: USD 3,898,690
Seller: Kaleida Alex (SVP, Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,975 (-37.3%)
Price: USD 376.17
Total Value: USD 1,871,466
Seller: Skipworth Michael (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 4,500 (-9.5%)
Price: USD 370.34
Total Value: USD 1,666,515
Rexnord Corp (RXN)
Seller: Troutman Michael (Chief Information Officer)
Shares Sold: 90,916 (-64.3%)
Price: USD 43.01
Total Value: USD 3,910,297
Seller: Chhabra Sudhanshu (VP-Zurn Business Systems)
Shares Sold: 88,089 (-44.4%)
Price: USD 43.55
Total Value: USD 3,836,276
AppFolio Inc (APPF)
Seller: Schauser Klaus (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 748 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 300.00
Total Value: USD 224,400
Seller: Schauser Klaus (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 800 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 291.31
Total Value: USD 233,048
Seller: Schauser Klaus (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 700 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 293.27
Total Value: USD 205,289
JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS)
Seller: Valdes Angela (Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,098 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 21.53
Total Value: USD 217,410
Seller: Xanders George Laucks (Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,600 (-67.1%)
Price: USD 21.57
Total Value: USD 120,792
PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
Seller: Natali Chris (VP, Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,102 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 69.35
Total Value: USD 492,529
Seller: Scotti Diego (EVP, GM, Consumer Group)
Shares Sold: 3,269 (-15.7%)
Price: USD 69.01
Total Value: USD 225,588
Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE)
Seller: CAPPELLO ALEXANDER L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,388 (-64.5%)
Price: USD 65.88
Total Value: USD 816,121
Nurix Therapeutics Inc (NRIX)
Seller: van Houte Hans (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,402 (-13.2%)
Price: USD 11.03
Total Value: USD 59,598
Esquire Financial Holdings Inc (ESQ)
Seller: ZISES SELIG (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,500 (-1.7%)
Price: USD 95.68
Total Value: USD 143,513
Seller: ZISES SELIG (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,500 (-1.7%)
Price: USD 95.31
Total Value: USD 142,962
CDN Insider Purchases
Tourmaline Oil Corp (TOU)
Buyer: Rose, Mike (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 57.37
Total Value: CAD 573,650
Buyer: Rose, Mike (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 58.15
Total Value: CAD 581,450
Buyer: Robinson, Brian (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 58.40
Total Value: CAD 292,000
Buyer: Lee, Christopher (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+45.5%)
Price: CAD 57.62
Total Value: CAD 201,670
Buyer: Angevine, Jill Terilee (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+1.6%)
Price: CAD 57.74
Total Value: CAD 57,740
Erdene Resource Development Corp (ERD)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 0.94
Total Value: CAD 188,960
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 0.94
Total Value: CAD 188,960
Principal Technologies Inc (PTEC)
Buyer: Leydolf, Roman (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,080,000 (+33.8%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 624,000
Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1.1%)
Price: CAD 0.54
Total Value: CAD 270,000
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1.1%)
Price: CAD 0.54
Total Value: CAD 270,000
BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc (BILD)
Buyer: Lyra Growth Partners Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 328,858 (+4.8%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 378,187
Buyer: Beedie, Ryan K (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 303,561 (+8.4%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 349,095
Koryx Copper Inc (KRY)
Buyer: da Silva, Tony (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 57,143 (+57.1%)
Price: CAD 1.05
Total Value: CAD 60,000
Buyer: Daun, Heye Edmund (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 333,333 (+34.0%)
Price: CAD 1.05
Total Value: CAD 350,000
First Nordic Metals Corp (FNM)
Buyer: Singh, Taj (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+19.8%)
Price: CAD 0.37
Total Value: CAD 185,000
Thiogenesis Therapeutics Corp (TTI)
Buyer: Mullally, William Hogan (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 64,000 (+7.3%)
Price: CAD 0.75
Total Value: CAD 48,000
CDN Insider Sales
Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: Sprott, Eric (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 5,450,000 (-5.4%)
Price: CAD 3.30
Total Value: CAD 17,985,000
Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,450,000 (-5.4%)
Price: CAD 3.30
Total Value: CAD 17,985,000
Storagevault Canada Inc (SVI)
Seller: Simpson, Alan Arthur (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 103,722 (-10.2%)
Price: CAD 4.68
Total Value: CAD 485,419
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (HIVE)
Seller: McGee, Susan (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-66.7%)
Price: CAD 3.05
Total Value: CAD 305,000
Orosur Mining Inc (OMI)
Seller: Newmont Corporation (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 29,213,186
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 5,550,505
Trilogy Metals Inc (TMQ)
Seller: Hensley, William L. Iggiagruk (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-53.4%)
Price: CAD 2.40
Total Value: CAD 120,105
Pinetree Capital Ltd (PNP)
Seller: Okhai, Shezad Kassam (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,700 (-0.6%)
Price: CAD 15.61
Total Value: CAD 42,147
Seller: Okhai, Shezad Kassam (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,300 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 15.77
Total Value: CAD 20,501
Vortex Energy Corp (VRTX)
Seller: Dusenbury, Eli Seamus Sweet (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-33.3%)
Price: CAD 1.33
Total Value: CAD 6,642
Seller: Dusenbury, Eli Seamus Sweet (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 4,500 (-1.5%)
Price: CAD 1.26
Total Value: CAD 5,670
Seller: Sparkes, Paul David (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-27.8%)
Price: CAD 1.28
Total Value: CAD 6,410
KWG Resources Inc (CACR)
Seller: Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,800,000 (-14.7%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 33,480
Seller: Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 180,000 (-1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 2,700
Canso Credit Income Fund (PBY.UN)
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 23,700 (-2.4%)
Price: CAD 16.12
Total Value: CAD 382,044
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 4,300 (-0.4%)
Price: CAD 16.18
Total Value: CAD 69,574
Surge Energy Inc (SGY)
Seller: Bye, Murray (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-10.5%)
Price: CAD 7.53
Total Value: CAD 225,900
Seller: Bye, Murray (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,640
Price: CAD 7.52
Total Value: CAD 42,413
Seller: Bye, Murray (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 3,412
Price: CAD 7.52
Total Value: CAD 25,658
Seller: Bye, Murray (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,506
Price: CAD 7.52
Total Value: CAD 41,405
Institutional Spotlight
Baker Bros Advisors LP, led by Julian Baker, made a significant statement of confidence in Celcuity Inc. (CELC) by reporting ownership of 7,745,692 shares, representing a substantial 18.90% stake as of August 1. This level of concentration reflects deep conviction in the company’s long-term prospects, especially given Baker Bros’ reputation for targeting innovative biotech firms. Their sizeable position underscores institutional validation of CELC’s clinical pipeline and potential in the precision oncology space.
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, continues to exert major influence across the healthcare and financial sectors. The firm disclosed ownership of 11,930,018 shares of Veracyte Inc. (VCYT), amounting to a notable 15.20% stake, and also holds 6,775,617 shares of Victory Capital Holdings Inc. (VCTR), equating to 10.10% ownership. These large holdings suggest long-term confidence in both companies’ strategic direction—VCYT in diagnostic innovation and VCTR in scalable asset management platforms.
GAMCO Investors Inc., under the leadership of Mario Gabelli, reported two significant positions. The firm holds 4,894,726 shares of Paramount Global (PARAA), translating to 12.03% ownership, and 1,502,130 shares of Monro Inc. (MNRO), representing 5.01%. Gabelli’s interest in PARAA signals a contrarian bet on the value of media assets, while the position in MNRO reflects consistent institutional interest in the automotive service industry.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has taken a significant stake in Metallic Minerals Corp. (MLAC), disclosing ownership of 1,549,303 shares, or 6.51%. As a major Canadian financial institution, BMO’s involvement lends weight to the junior miner’s standing and suggests confidence in potential resource development or future M&A activity.
Timucuan Asset Management Inc., based in Florida, revealed a position of 2,674,398 shares in Thor Industries Inc. (THO)—a full 5.00% stake. The RV manufacturer’s exposure to cyclical consumer spending hasn’t deterred this long-term value-oriented investor, which may be signaling belief in a post-recession recovery for the leisure vehicle sector.
Finally, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC disclosed a 5.50% stake in Dream Chaser Capital (DCRE), amounting to 331,884 shares. This mid-sized advisory firm’s filing suggests growing institutional awareness in the name, possibly ahead of further corporate developments or strategic news.
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-08-02
PHLT, FDMT, EVOK, SHOT, VVOS, RDDT, FMCC, AUPH, COOP, KALA, MPWR, FNMA, SRZN, ATNF, SPXC, ANEB, LWAY, NEOV, KNSA, NVNO, FSLR, MLTX, GROY, INDV, UGL, GDMN, GENI, ONDS, RYTM, MP, PARA, DG, ADMA, RBC, CRGO, OCUL, CBOE, DTM, OHI, TAC, SMMT, TDUP, ALNY, AZO, FXY, NHI, HTGC, DGX, CPIX, AES, BWA, KR, URGN, ZWS, TOI, BLD, JNJ, CAMT, FOR, TMDX, INSM, T, AZN, TJX, PPC, EVRG, MBB, WEC, DUK, DLTR
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-08-02
MDA.TO, GTII.CA, DPM.TO, CS.TO, GAU.TO, CURA.TO, ARE.TO, TA.TO, KPT.TO, AFN.TO, ELD.TO, BTO.TO, ARIS.TO, ENB.TO, NG.TO, EDV.TO, FTS.TO, BBD/B.TO, H.TO, LUG.TO, GUD.TO, ARX.TO, ARTG.V, FNV.TO, ALS.TO, ECN.TO, TRP.TO, ALA.TO, WJX.TO, K.TO, VNP.TO, ABX.TO, AIM.TO, GEI.TO, EIF.TO, RCI/B.TO, KEY.TO, OR.TO, AIF.TO, WPM.TO, EMA.TO, SSL.TO, FCR/UN.TO, POW.TO, DOL.TO, NXR/UN.TO, CIX.TO, PIF.TO, GWO.TO
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