SYS Research – Unusual Activity – Friday, December 12, 2025

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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.

Disclaimer: All data and information presented in this report are sourced from publicly available materials intended for informational purposes only. The content is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities and should not be relied upon as financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.


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 2025-12-12

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-12-12. 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.

Visa Inc. (V)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying
Options Activity: Institutions executed substantial call purchases alongside minor put transactions, pointing to directional bullish bets over hedging.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $197,888,020; Call premium sold: $430,650; Put premium bought: $204,210; Premium collected: $63,014; Net premium: $197,316,174
Analysis: The overwhelming call premium bought dwarfs other flows, indicating concentrated institutional capital deployment toward upside exposure in large blocks.


UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions focused on selling puts to collect premium, offsetting smaller call activity and put purchases, consistent with income generation on a bullish outlook.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $509,723; Call premium sold: $415,077; Put premium bought: $36,737,359; Premium collected: $152,640,400; Net premium: $115,997,687
Analysis: The large premium collected from put sales exceeds put buying costs, showcasing net bullish positioning through premium capture in block trades.


Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to gather premium while buying calls modestly, with limited put buying, aligning with bullish conviction and premium income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $3,761,180; Call premium sold: $313,840; Put premium bought: $156,110; Premium collected: $24,307,000; Net premium: $27,598,230
Analysis: Put premium collected substantially outpaces other outflows, highlighting institutional support for the stock through bullish premium strategies.


Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced put selling
Options Activity: Institutions showed two-way flow with notable put selling for premium alongside call trading, indicating mixed but net income-oriented bullish activity.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $9,619,996; Call premium sold: $8,586,554; Put premium bought: $2,309,936; Premium collected: $16,675,745; Net premium: $15,399,251
Analysis: Premium collected from puts exceeds combined call and put buying, demonstrating net positive flow from institutional block trades favoring stability.


Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Sentiment: Bullish – defensive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium while engaging in call buying and put purchases, suggesting hedging blended with bullish income generation.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $10,372,080; Call premium sold: $4,269,804; Put premium bought: $10,133,165; Premium collected: $17,394,747; Net premium: $13,363,858
Analysis: Put premium collected surpasses put buying expenses, coupled with net call buying, underscoring institutional bullish tilt in volatile flow.


PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong put selling
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling to collect premium, with minor call and put buying, pointing to bullish stance via premium capture.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $330,255; Call premium sold: $50,995; Put premium bought: $30,198; Premium collected: $6,998,158; Net premium: $7,247,220
Analysis: Overwhelming premium from put sales drives the positive net, evidencing institutional confidence through large-scale bullish block activity.


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling
Options Activity: Institutions aggressively sold puts for premium, countering put buying and net call selling, indicative of income-focused bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $1,854,148; Call premium sold: $4,145,642; Put premium bought: $23,348,214; Premium collected: $32,681,984; Net premium: $7,042,276
Analysis: Premium collected on puts significantly offsets buying costs, revealing net bullish institutional flow despite call selling pressure.


Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls heavily while selling puts modestly, with put buying present, reflecting directional bullish momentum over balanced hedging.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $24,728,422; Call premium sold: $16,233,040; Put premium bought: $3,867,993; Premium collected: $1,968,434; Net premium: $6,595,823
Analysis: Net call buying premium exceeds put-related flows, signaling strong institutional upside bets in concentrated block trades.


PDD Holdings Inc. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish – robust put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for substantial premium, outweighing put buying and minor call activity, consistent with bullish income strategies.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $77,442; Call premium sold: $286,610; Put premium bought: $12,461,457; Premium collected: $19,058,572; Net premium: $6,387,947
Analysis: Put premium collected surpasses put buying by a wide margin, illustrating net bullish institutional engagement via premium flows.


Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – intense call buying
Options Activity: Institutions ramped up call buying amid two-way put flow, with call selling present, showing bullish drive tempered by hedging.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $112,348,639; Call premium sold: $95,872,375; Put premium bought: $33,330,197; Premium collected: $20,912,193; Net premium: $4,058,260
Analysis: Net call buying premium, combined with put selling, supports positive flow despite high-volume put buying, per block data.


American Express Company (AXP)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying dominance
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls outright, with negligible call selling and no puts, reflecting pure bullish directional plays.
Key Totals: Call premium bought: $3,350,000; Call premium sold: $20,800; Put premium bought: $0; Premium collected: $0; Net premium: $3,329,200
Analysis: Exclusive focus on call premium paid underscores straightforward bullish commitment from institutions in block executions.


Tickers: V, UNH, COST, AMZN, NFLX, PYPL, MSFT, PLTR, PDD, TSLA, AXP

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 2025-12-12

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.

Absci Corporation (ABSI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for May 15, 2026 expiry at $154 strike (spot ~$3.55); trades include multi-sweeps and routed executions with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $262,982.
Strike Price: $154.
Analysis: Traders bought 433 call contracts expiring in 154 days, paying a total premium of $262,982 at an average price of $3.55 per contract, with the $154 strike positioned far above the spot price of approximately $3.55. The trade size exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish positioning through premium payment for substantial leverage on potential price appreciation.


Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 18, 2026 expiry at $37.10 strike (spot ~$16.68); box-split execution with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $611,434.
Strike Price: $37.10.
Analysis: Traders bought 8 call contracts expiring in 371 days, paying a total premium of $611,434 at $16.675 per contract, with the $37.10 strike positioned above the spot price of approximately $16.68. The trade size exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish positioning through premium payment for leverage on potential price appreciation.


Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 19, 2025 expiry at $500 strike (spot ~$455); box-trade and multi-sweep executions.
Total Values: Total premium paid $10,855,780.
Strike Price: $500.
Analysis: Traders bought 43,373 call contracts expiring in 7 days, paying a total premium of $10,855,780 at an average price of $455.19 per contract, with the $500 strike positioned above the spot price of approximately $455. The trades include large block executions, reflecting bullish positioning through premium payment for short-term leverage on potential price appreciation.


Planet Labs PBC (PL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for January 16, 2026 expiry at $35 strike (spot ~$18.92); multi-sweeps, NOM-trade, and MIAX-split executions with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $227,058.
Strike Price: $35.
Analysis: Traders bought 69 call contracts expiring in 35 days, paying a total premium of $227,058 at an average price of $18.92 per contract, with the $35 strike positioned above the spot price of approximately $18.92. The trade size exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish positioning through premium payment for leverage on potential price appreciation.


Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 19, 2025 expiry at $85 strike (spot ~$78.49); multi-sweeps and BZX-trade executions with size exceeding prior open interest on select trades.
Total Values: Total premium paid $175,080.
Strike Price: $85.
Analysis: Traders bought 176 call contracts expiring in 7 days, paying a total premium of $175,080 at an average price of $78.74 per contract, with the $85 strike positioned above the spot price of approximately $78.49. Several trades have size exceeding prior open interest, reflecting new bullish positioning through premium payment for short-term leverage on potential price appreciation.


Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for April 17, 2026 expiry at $12.50 strike (spot ~$12.73); AMEX-trade execution with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $276,750.
Strike Price: $12.50.
Analysis: Traders bought 1,735 call contracts expiring in 126 days, paying a total premium of $276,750 at $12.73 per contract, with the $12.50 strike positioned slightly below the spot price of approximately $12.73. The trade size exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish positioning through premium payment for modest leverage on potential price stability or appreciation.


DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 19, 2025 expiry at $220 strike (spot ~$213.65); multi-sweep and MPRL-trade executions.
Total Values: Total premium paid $520,030.
Strike Price: $220.
Analysis: Traders bought 1,964 call contracts expiring in 7 days, paying a total premium of $520,030 at an average price of $213.70 per contract, with the $220 strike positioned above the spot price of approximately $213.65. The trades include routed executions, reflecting bullish positioning through premium payment for short-term leverage on potential price appreciation.


Tickers: ABSI, NU, TSLA, PL, SYNA, COLD, DKS


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

Immunovant Inc (IMVT)
Buyer: Roivant Sciences Ltd. (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 16,666,666 (+17.2%)
Price: USD 21.00
Total Value: USD 349,999,986

Warner Music Group Corp (WMG)
Buyer: Zerza Armin (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 35,778 (+16.4%)
Price: USD 28.12
Total Value: USD 1,006,077

Global Payments Inc (GPN)
Buyer: Baldwin Robert H B Jr (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,392 (+21.2%)
Price: USD 81.42
Total Value: USD 846,117

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)
Buyer: Landsman Stephen N (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,100 (+25.8%)
Price: USD 63.48
Total Value: USD 196,788

Northern Oil and Gas Inc (NOG)
Buyer: Easley Roy Ernest (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+13.7%)
Price: USD 23.38
Total Value: USD 233,837

Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP)
Buyer: Martin Product Sales LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 7,012 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 2.59
Total Value: USD 18,192

Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP)
Buyer: Martin Product Sales LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,573 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 2.55
Total Value: USD 14,235

Quaint Oak Bancorp Inc (QNTO)
Buyer: Strong Robert T (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 800 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 10.41
Total Value: USD 8,328

Central Federal Corp (CFBK)
Buyer: Beerman Kevin J (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 217 (+0.9%)
Price: USD 23.84
Total Value: USD 5,173

Callan JMB Inc (CJMB)
Buyer: Williams Wayne D (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 30,856 (+81.9%)
Price: USD 1.65
Total Value: USD 50,912

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)
Buyer: Knight Glade M (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.7%)
Price: USD 11.91
Total Value: USD 59,550

Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc (MLP)
Buyer: Case Stephen M (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 16.79
Total Value: USD 83,950

DLH Holdings Corp (DLHC)
Buyer: Mink Brook Asset Management LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 924 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 5.50
Total Value: USD 5,082

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Labe James (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 24,590 (+1.8%)
Price: USD 6.69
Total Value: USD 164,505

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Srivastava Sajal (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 24,590 (+1.8%)
Price: USD 6.69
Total Value: USD 164,505

FibroBiologics Inc (FBLG)
Buyer: Garcia Ruben A (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 140,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 0.34
Total Value: USD 47,600

US Insider Sales

Kellogg Co (K)
Seller: Kellogg W K Foundation Trust (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 45,097,438 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 83.50
Total Value: USD 3,765,636,073

Unity Software Inc (U)
Seller: Helgason David (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 300,000 (-5.2%)
Price: USD 49.16
Total Value: USD 14,748,450

Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS)
Seller: Goldstein Robert G (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 382,805 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 66.39
Total Value: USD 25,414,424

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
Seller: Su Lisa T (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 29,101 (-0.9%)
Price: USD 212.83
Total Value: USD 6,193,566

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
Seller: Su Lisa T (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 15,991 (-0.5%)
Price: USD 220.97
Total Value: USD 3,533,531

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
Seller: Su Lisa T (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 14,892 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 214.72
Total Value: USD 3,197,610

Visa Inc (V)
Seller: McInerney Ryan (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,485 (-52.7%)
Price: USD 340.07
Total Value: USD 3,565,636

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)
Seller: Garner Curtis E (Officer)
Shares Sold: 67,646 (-18.5%)
Price: USD 36.05
Total Value: USD 2,438,422

TopBuild Corp (BLD)
Seller: Buck Robert M (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-7.3%)
Price: USD 453.39
Total Value: USD 2,266,950

Inter Parfums Inc (IPAR)
Seller: Benacin Philippe (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 83.24
Total Value: USD 2,080,963

Designer Brands Inc (DBI)
Seller: Ferree Deborah L (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 142,277 (-31.7%)
Price: USD 8.06
Total Value: USD 1,146,753

Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE)
Seller: Sengstack Gregg C (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,779 (-8.9%)
Price: USD 97.03
Total Value: USD 1,045,908

UFP Industries Inc (UFPI)
Seller: Missad Matthew J (Officer)
Shares Sold: 11,000 (-3.4%)
Price: USD 92.26
Total Value: USD 1,014,860

Dollar General Corp (DG)
Seller: Wenkoff Carman R (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,166 (-30.7%)
Price: USD 132.01
Total Value: USD 2,530,014

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL)
Seller: GMT Capital Corp (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 42,400 (-1.7%)
Price: USD 28.79
Total Value: USD 1,220,696

Crawford & Co (CRD.B)
Seller: Verma Rohit (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 125,414 (-37.9%)
Price: USD 11.00
Total Value: USD 1,379,554

Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
Seller: Zhang Leila (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,689 (-11.7%)
Price: USD 47.22
Total Value: USD 363,075

Ohio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC)
Seller: Jones Ryan Joseph (Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,250 (-18.3%)
Price: USD 41.66
Total Value: USD 260,398

Vicor Corp (VICR)
Seller: McNamara Michael (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,626 (-12.6%)
Price: USD 101.20
Total Value: USD 265,748

Belden Inc (BDC)
Seller: Klein Jonathan C (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-26.4%)
Price: USD 124.19
Total Value: USD 372,570


CDN Insider Purchases

Emera Inc (EMA)
Buyer: Green, Jared Blake (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+335.8%)
Price: CAD 65.25
Total Value: CAD 326,250

Blumetric Environmental Inc (BLM)
Buyer: Hilton, John Daniel (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 202,463 (+92.1%)
Price: CAD 1.30
Total Value: CAD 263,202

Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI)
Buyer: The Woodbridge Company Limited (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 55,512 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 194.43
Total Value: CAD 10,793,198

Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Burzynski, John Feliks (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 161,693 (+12.1%)
Price: CAD 0.62
Total Value: CAD 99,441

Surge Battery Metals Inc (NILI)
Buyer: Harris, Graham (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+6.4%)
Price: CAD 0.66
Total Value: CAD 99,000

Minaurum Gold Inc (MGG)
Buyer: Rader, Darrell (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+12.3%)
Price: CAD 0.36
Total Value: CAD 54,000

Minaurum Gold Inc (MGG)
Buyer: Maynard, Stephen (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 19,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.36
Total Value: CAD 6,840

Minaurum Gold Inc (MGG)
Buyer: Lau, Jasmine Wai Chee (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 22,223
Price: CAD 0.36
Total Value: CAD 8,000

Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust (INO.UN)
Buyer: Giraud, David (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 37,500 (+3.1%)
Price: CAD 0.80
Total Value: CAD 30,000

Groupe Dynamite Inc (Pre-Merger)
Buyer: Stevens, David John (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 435 (+17.6%)
Price: CAD 79.25
Total Value: CAD 34,474

Groupe Dynamite Inc (Pre-Merger)
Buyer: Stevens, David John (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 225 (+10.0%)
Price: CAD 79.71
Total Value: CAD 17,935

FUTR Corp (FTRC)
Buyer: Paterson, G. Scott (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 183,500 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 55,050

Restart Life Sciences Corp (HEAL)
Buyer: Harrycharran, Khavita (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 378,893 (+32.7%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 41,678

Restart Life Sciences Corp (HEAL)
Buyer: Harrycharran, Khavita (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+20.8%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 22,000

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Ridgway, Simon T.P. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 385,000 (+3.4%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 40,425

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Ridgway, Simon T.P. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 110,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 10,450

Northfield Capital Corp (NFD.A)
Buyer: Leskovec, Michael George (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+40.0%)
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 27,500

Northfield Capital Corp (NFD.A)
Buyer: Cudney, Robert Douglas (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 10,613 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 58,372

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd (Pre-Reincorporation)
Buyer: Beer, Christopher Donald (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,600 (+15.3%)
Price: CAD 10.63
Total Value: CAD 112,678

Interfor Corp (IFP)
Buyer: Kritsos, Xenia (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+34.7%)
Price: CAD 7.95
Total Value: CAD 39,747

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH)
Buyer: Porter, Brian Johnston (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+8.3%)
Price: CAD 2,442.77
Total Value: CAD 244,277

Canadian Critical Minerals Inc (CCMI)
Buyer: Vinck, Dwayne Albert (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+29.7%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 35,000

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC.A)
Buyer: Frazier, Steve (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 120.40
Total Value: USD 30,100

Bayhorse Silver Inc (BHS)
Buyer: O’Neill, Graeme (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 12,000

Aumega Metals Ltd (AAM)
Buyer: Osborne, Justin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+400.0%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 34,000

Aumega Metals Ltd (AAM)
Buyer: Adshead-Bell, Nicole (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+34.1%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 12,480

CDN Insider Sales

MDA Space Ltd (MDA)
Seller: Risley, John Carter (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-25.3%)
Price: CAD 25.78
Total Value: CAD 5,156,000

Energy Fuels Inc (EFR)
Seller: Carstens, Timothy James (Officer)
Shares Sold: 59,594 (-92.6%)
Price: USD 14.93
Total Value: USD 889,738

Centerra Gold Inc (CG)
Seller: Rehman, Yousef (Officer)
Shares Sold: 62,745 (-49.1%)
Price: CAD 18.61
Total Value: CAD 1,167,484

Centerra Gold Inc (CG)
Seller: Rehman, Yousef (Officer)
Shares Sold: 52,445 (-44.6%)
Price: CAD 18.61
Total Value: CAD 975,834

iA Financial Corporation Inc (IAG)
Seller: Ricard, Denis (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-5.7%)
Price: CAD 170.49
Total Value: CAD 511,470

Franco-Nevada Corp (FNV)
Seller: Rana, Sandip (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,826 (-3.1%)
Price: CAD 284.59
Total Value: CAD 519,667

Seabridge Gold Inc (SEA)
Seller: Sugar, Gary A. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-13.7%)
Price: CAD 41.80
Total Value: CAD 209,014

Seabridge Gold Inc (SEA)
Seller: Shafai, Neggar (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,036 (-24.2%)
Price: CAD 40.25
Total Value: CAD 41,699

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH)
Seller: Johnston, David Lloyd (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 54 (-4.0%)
Price: CAD 2,439.47
Total Value: CAD 131,731

Goodfood Market Corp (FOOD)
Seller: Phoenician Capital LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 300,000 (-3.7%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 75,000

Goodfood Market Corp (FOOD)
Seller: Khabbaz, John (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 300,000 (-3.7%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 75,000

CA Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Klane, Larry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 25,439 (-0.9%)
Price: USD 4.11
Total Value: USD 104,427

CA Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Klane, Larry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 8,530 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 4.10
Total Value: USD 34,930

CA Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Klane, Larry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 6,800 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 4.12
Total Value: USD 27,982

CA Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Klane, Larry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,600 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 4.08
Total Value: USD 22,820

CA Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Klane, Larry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,631 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 4.09
Total Value: USD 14,833

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (Pre-Merger)
Seller: Frame, Riley Millar (Officer)
Shares Sold: 11,150 (-8.7%)
Price: CAD 22.43
Total Value: CAD 250,095

Ensign Energy Services Inc (ESI)
Seller: Gray, Michael (Officer)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-19.4%)
Price: CAD 2.71
Total Value: CAD 81,300

Ensign Energy Services Inc (ESI)
Seller: Conway, Brent John (Officer)
Shares Sold: 23,100 (-26.1%)
Price: CAD 2.77
Total Value: CAD 63,987

Melkior Resources Inc (MKR)
Seller: Farrell, Norman (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 182,500 (-79.3%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 20,075


Institutional Spotlight: December 12, 2025

Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO)
Silver Point Capital LP disclosed ownership of 3,700,400 shares, representing 7.00% of CLCO, indicating a sizable institutional position in the company.


Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA)
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. reported ownership of 75,954,445 shares, equal to 19.80% of ORLA, underscoring a significant long-term institutional stake led by Prem Watsa.


Kymab Group plc (KYMR)
Baker Bros. Advisors LP holds 8,676,797 shares, accounting for 10.90% ownership of KYMR, reflecting continued meaningful exposure by the healthcare-focused firm.


Denny’s Corp. (DENN)
Glazer Capital LLC reported ownership of 3,800,000 shares, representing 7.38% of DENN, highlighting a notable institutional position in the restaurant operator.


ProCap Financial, Inc. (N/A)
Jane Street Group LLC disclosed ownership of 7,421,901 shares, equal to 8.60% of ProCap Financial, Inc., signaling a substantial institutional holding.


Patriot Bancorp, Inc. (PAB)
Intrua Financial LLC reported ownership of 336,050 shares, representing 32.00% of PAB, indicating a highly concentrated institutional position.


Tickers: CLCO, ORLA, KYMR, DENN, PAB


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.

Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.

US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

DARE, MAPS, OGI, ALGS, YOU, KOLD, BEAT, CNTM, HYMC, AEON, RGNX, ERAS, IMVT, TENX, RAPP, COGT, ASND, OSCR, OLMA, ENTA, VGZ, GE, CDNA, ROIV, OWLT, TLSA, PTGX, VSCO, SRZN, CTMX, SNBR, LYEL, REPL, ENVA, USAU, HCI, SATS, PLTM, ANDE, TSLA, CARG, DXYZ, ATAT, CRC, FIGS, AIG, SWIM, CRNX, BMY, PBYI, MCD, FANUY, MNKD, LFST, PCRX, ZYME, KYMR, UFPT, KO, MNST, DSVSF, TNDM, DRH, MKL, CCK, NUVB, YUMC, ORI, DE, PVLA, FLNT, BA, LLY, ANF, KINS, MD, BVS, SPPP, WBD, SCO, UNP, DBI, JAZZ, AEO, MA, TIGO, RSI, AHCO, TBT, NCSM, SR, KNSA, KNX, ULTA, AXGN, SDHC, DASH, NRIM, MRK, OSW, DTM, FNLC, HWM, WMT, ADCT, UGL, ORMP, EBAY, CB, LMT, MIDD, UTHR, FIVE, GOLD, PEP, TBF, BAC, LUV, ACT, OPCH, AHH, JBLU

 

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

TSND.TO, WEED.TO, GTII.CA, CURA.TO, ACB.TO, OGI.TO, CRON.TO, HITI.V, CAE.TO, VLE.TO, SDE.TO, MAL.TO, ITR.V, CNL.TO, BBD/B.TO, AYA.TO, NTR.TO, ARIS.TO, QBR/B.TO, DOL.TO, NFG.V, IAU.TO, SGD.TO, RUS.TO, GAU.TO, KBL.TO, TRZ.TO, TOT.TO, AAUC.TO, MX.TO, NXR/UN.TO, RCH.TO, EDV.TO, TVE.TO, MRE.TO, III.TO, TSU.TO, BCE.TO, SLF.TO, GWO.TO, SAP.TO, ODV.V, WTE.TO, IPO.TO, DFY.TO, IAG.TO, FFH.TO, TPZ.TO, DBM.TO, TRP.TO, VBNK.TO, EXE.TO, POU.TO

 

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