Notice: The Unusual Activity report is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be used as a stock-picking service or as financial advice. The charts and accompanying research are designed to support your analysis, serving as indicators rather than direct recommendations to buy or sell any security. The creator assumes no responsibility for actions taken by readers and strongly encourages individuals to fully understand the associated risks and potential outcomes before making investment decisions. Please note that any charts and/or information are intended to aid in research and should not be considered a definitive part of your personal trading strategy. Not all charts will lead to actionable buy or sell signals at any given time. Individuals should consider consulting a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Just a friendly reminder: Please pay close attention to the Daily Setups and Workspace scan results for potential future additions to stay ahead of the game.

If you’re facing challenges understanding the Daily Setups or need help crafting a trading strategy, don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. You can contact me via email at info@setyourstop.com or reach me through the Workspace. Let’s schedule a meeting to address your specific requirements and provide you with the guidance you need.

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 2025-7-19

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-19. 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.

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Focused call buying at $6.6M against minimal call sales. Puts were largely sold, with only $47K bought and $164K collected in put premiums.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $6.65M
Analysis: Institutions are clearly positioning for upside, with nearly all activity favoring long exposure and very limited hedging. The premium flow supports a constructive outlook.

IREN Limited (IREN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6.7M in call buys against $3.2M in call sales. Importantly, put selling brought in over $6M while only $5M was spent on puts.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.55M
Analysis: This mix of call accumulation and heavy put selling reflects strong bullish conviction. Institutions appear confident in support holding above current levels.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were favored, with $44.5M bought versus $24M sold. Put flow was heavier but bullishly skewed—more premium was collected ($18.4M) than paid ($35.6M), though not significantly.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $3.24M
Analysis: Institutional flow suggests a cautiously bullish view, with substantial call buying and moderate put hedging. The tilt favors upside continuation.

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.2M in call buying and $1.2M in call sales. Minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.96M
Analysis: The dominant call buying signals institutional optimism. Lack of put action suggests low downside concern.

CG Oncology, Inc. (CGON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: All premium was directed into call buying with no notable offsetting activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.83M
Analysis: A high-conviction directional bet from institutional players suggests speculative upside interest.

Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought with conviction at $4.5M vs. $1.9M sold. Put flow was nearly neutral but leaned bullish with slightly more collected than paid.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.62M
Analysis: Institutions are buying calls in size and largely avoiding bearish positioning, suggesting expectations of further upside.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6.4M in call buying alongside $2.8M in call sales. Put flow was balanced but tilted bullish with more collected than paid.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.56M
Analysis: The combination of aggressive call buying and light put selling reflects a favorable outlook on MU’s near-term performance.

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Only notable flow was $2.55M in premium collected through put selling.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.55M
Analysis: This suggests confidence in the price holding above key support levels.

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3.7M in call buying, $1M in call sales, and additional bullish support from $145K in premium collected via put selling.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.26M
Analysis: Institutions are expressing optimism, primarily through aggressive call exposure and minor bullish put flow.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $14.7M in call buying vs. $12M in sales. Put flows also leaned bullish, with more premium collected than spent.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.09M
Analysis: Steady accumulation of call positions paired with bullish put activity suggests a positive near-term outlook.

Invesco Ltd. (IVZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1.5M in call buying, $284K in call sales. Bullish tilt continues in the put flow, with more collected than paid.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.9M
Analysis: Institutions are accumulating exposure with minimal hedging, suggesting upside confidence.

Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Limited call activity, but key signal is $1.54M in premium collected from put selling.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.77M
Analysis: Heavy put selling stands out, signaling institutions are comfortable with downside risk and expecting stabilization or upside.

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6.9M in call buying vs. $5.5M sold. Modest put activity still leaned bullish with more collected than paid.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.75M
Analysis: Mixed but bullish tilt overall, with a bias toward upside exposure.

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1.67M in call buying and minimal sales or put activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.66M
Analysis: Directional bet via call exposure suggests institutions are expecting positive movement.

Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1.48M in call buying, small amounts of put flow collected.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.57M
Analysis: Quiet but focused positioning for upside potential.

enCore Energy Corp. (EU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $330K in calls bought vs. negligible sales.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $325K
Analysis: Though small in scale, activity points toward speculative upside interest.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $315K in call buying without any offsetting activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $315K
Analysis: Directional flow signals interest in near-term appreciation.

Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $276K in call buying with no puts or sales recorded.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $276K
Analysis: Small but clean directional bet.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $235K in call buying against $66K in call sales.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $169K
Analysis: Call flow suggests steady bullish interest.

Global X Uranium ETF (URA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1.06M in call buying with no other significant options activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $1.06M
Analysis: Institutions are positioning for upside in the uranium space, with strong directional flow.

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 2025-7-19

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.

Domo, Inc. (DOMO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of call buys with expirations on August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry) and September 19, 2025 (63 days to expiry). Strike prices ranged from $17 to $20, with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest—indicating new positions are being opened.
Total Values: Over $91,000 in call premium purchased
Strike Price: $17–$20
Analysis: With the spot price near $15.81, these out-of-the-money calls reflect bullish sentiment anticipating an upward move in the near to medium term.

Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Long-dated call bought expiring January 15, 2027 (546 days to expiry) at the $5 strike.
Total Values: $150,000 in premium
Strike Price: $5
Analysis: With the stock at $6.65, this in-the-money call suggests a bullish long-term thesis on CIFR’s potential.

American Battery Technology Company (ABAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive multi-sweep call buying for September 19, 2025 (63 days to expiry) at the $3 strike. Trade sizes exceeded open interest.
Total Values: Over $83,000 in call premium
Strike Price: $3
Analysis: With spot price at $2.29, these out-of-the-money calls reflect speculation on a substantial upside move in coming months.

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RXRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying for July 25, 2025 (7 days to expiry) at the $6 strike and for January 16, 2026 (182 days to expiry) at the $10 strike.
Total Values: Over $473,000 in premium
Strike Price: $6 and $10
Analysis: With spot at $5.76, buyers appear to expect a short-term spike as well as a long-term rally.

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A massive deep in-the-money August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry) call buy at the $8 strike, and put selling at the $13 strike. Trade sizes exceeded open interest.
Total Values: Over $6.6 million in premium
Strike Price: $8 calls, $13 puts
Analysis: With spot price at $16.56, the put selling reflects confidence in PCT holding above support, while the deep call buy may be part of a leveraged stock replacement strategy.

Rumble Inc. (RUM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call buying at the $12 strike for November 21, 2025 (126 days to expiry).
Total Values: Over $252,000 in premium
Strike Price: $12
Analysis: Spot price at $9.61 implies traders are looking for a breakout in the medium term.

Pony.ai Inc. (PONY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys across two expiries: July 25, 2025 (7 days to expiry) and August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry), with strikes from $12.50 to $16. A small number of puts were sold at the $5 strike, significantly below spot.
Total Values: Over $214,000 in premium
Strike Price: $12.5–$16 (calls), $5 (puts)
Analysis: With spot around $13.95, the call activity shows upside expectations, while the put selling reflects confidence in price holding above major support.

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (GLXY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Long-dated call buying for January 16, 2026 (182 days to expiry) at the $35 and $37.50 strikes.
Total Values: Over $777,000 in premium
Strike Price: $35–$37.5
Analysis: With spot around $26.85, this reflects medium-term optimism on further gains in GLXY, possibly linked to crypto trends.

Uranium Royalty Corp. (UROY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple put sales at the $2.50 strike for August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $43,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $2.50
Analysis: With spot at $2.615, these puts were sold slightly below current price—reflecting a bullish stance that UROY will remain above that level.

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call buying at the $4 strike for August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry).
Total Values: Over $85,000 in premium
Strike Price: $4
Analysis: With spot at $3.61, these out-of-the-money calls suggest a speculative upside bet on short-term movement.

BlackLine, Inc. (BL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call bought at the $60 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry), size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $145,000
Strike Price: $60
Analysis: With spot at $56.27, this near-the-money call may be positioned for a short-term breakout.

Avantor, Inc. (AVTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at the $14 strike expiring August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry), combined with substantial put selling at same strike for January 16, 2026 (182 days to expiry).
Total Values: Over $193,000 in combined bullish premium
Strike Price: $14
Analysis: With spot near $13.29, this combined bullish play suggests strong belief in AVTR’s longer-term upside with short-term positioning as well.

enCore Energy Corp. (EU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying was observed across multiple expiries. The most aggressive action centered on the October 17, 2025 expiration (91 days to expiry), with concentrated trades at the $4 strike, all flagged as “Size > Prior OI”, indicating new positions being opened. Notably, additional call buying extended out to January 16, 2026 (182 days to expiry) at the $3 strike, including sweeps and block trades. Earlier call buying was also seen for August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry) at the $3 strike.
Total Values: Over $306,000 in total premium paid across all bullish trades
Strike Price: $3 and $4
Analysis: With spot price around $2.975, aggressive call buying at both in-the-money and out-of-the-money strikes—especially with size greater than prior open interest—signals strong bullish sentiment. The presence of long-dated call positions suggests conviction in upside potential into late 2025 and early 2026.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A notable call sweep was executed on July 18 for the August 15, 2025 expiration (28 days to expiry) at the $30 strike, with the stock trading at $29.02. This follows a massive call buy on July 16 at the same strike, executed when the stock was priced at $28.025.
Total Values: Combined premium paid totaled approximately $594,767
Strike Price: $30
Analysis: Consistent call buying near the $30 strike over consecutive sessions reflects ongoing bullish interest as the stock trades just below that level. The repeat activity and significant dollar commitment suggest traders are positioning for a breakout above the $30 level within the next month.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple large put sales at the $30 strike for August 15, 2025 (28 days to expiry), all exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $324,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $30
Analysis: With spot price at $30.70, this bullish put selling signals high conviction that CNK will hold above key support over the next month.

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

BRC Inc (BRCC)
Buyer: Hafer Evan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 80,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 1.25
Total Value: USD 100,000

BRC Inc (BRCC)
Buyer: Dickson Kathryn P (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 16,000 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 1.25
Total Value: USD 20,000

BRC Inc (BRCC)
Buyer: Kadenacy Stephen M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 80,000 (+8.1%)
Price: USD 1.25
Total Value: USD 100,000

Blackstone Private Real Estate Credit & Income Fund
Buyer: Blackstone Holdings I L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,189,532 (+39.8%)
Price: USD 25.22
Total Value: USD 30,000,000

Blackstone Private Real Estate Credit & Income Fund
Buyer: BCRED X HOLDINGS LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,189,532 (+39.8%)
Price: USD 25.22
Total Value: USD 30,000,000

Anthem Inc (ANTM)
Buyer: Boudreaux Gail (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 1,050 (+0.7%)
Price: USD 287.96
Total Value: USD 302,358

Anthem Inc (ANTM)
Buyer: Boudreaux Gail (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 5,116 (+3.5%)
Price: USD 287.12
Total Value: USD 1,468,906

Anthem Inc (ANTM)
Buyer: Boudreaux Gail (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 2,334 (+1.6%)
Price: USD 286.07
Total Value: USD 667,687

Newegg Commerce Inc (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 66,666 (+2.5%)
Price: USD 28.82
Total Value: USD 1,921,314

Newegg Commerce Inc (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 44,445 (+1.7%)
Price: USD 30.30
Total Value: USD 1,346,684

Petmed Express Inc (PETS)
Buyer: Silvercape Investments Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 31,701 (+1.4%)
Price: USD 3.15
Total Value: USD 99,858

US Insider Sales

NVIDIA Corp (NVDA)
Seller: Huang Jen Hsun (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 53,807 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 173.34
Total Value: USD 9,326,825

Morgan Stanley (MS)
Seller: Simkowitz Daniel A (Co-President)
Shares Sold: 29,000 (-6.8%)
Price: USD 141.13
Total Value: USD 4,092,628

Morgan Stanley (MS)
Seller: Yeshaya Sharon (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,583 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 139.81
Total Value: USD 3,576,706

Morgan Stanley (MS)
Seller: Saperstein Andrew M (Co-President)
Shares Sold: 22,207 (-51.0%)
Price: USD 140.68
Total Value: USD 3,124,074

Morgan Stanley (MS)
Seller: Saperstein Andrew M (Co-President)
Shares Sold: 21,359 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 141.28
Total Value: USD 3,017,640

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Seller: Reed John C (EVP, Innovative Medicine, R&D)
Shares Sold: 19,137 (-64.2%)
Price: USD 163.55
Total Value: USD 3,129,830

Analog Devices Inc (ADI)
Seller: Stata Ray (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,632 (-1.0%)
Price: USD 240.83
Total Value: USD 393,029

Fastenal Co (FAST)
Seller: Lisowski Sheryl Ann (Interim CFO and EVP-CAO/Treas.)
Shares Sold: 12,000 (-54.1%)
Price: USD 45.22
Total Value: USD 542,640

Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH)
Seller: Lovett William Radford II (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 22,889 (-0.5%)
Price: USD 27.13
Total Value: USD 620,979

Fathom Holdings Inc (FTHM)
Seller: Harley Joshua (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 22,883 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 1.32
Total Value: USD 30,114

CDN Insider Purchases

Vizsla Royalties Corp (VROY)
Buyer: Cmrlec, Simon (Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 2.85
Total Value: CAD 9,975

Uniserve Communications Corp (USS)
Buyer: Scholz, Michael Curt (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 1,500,000 (+12.6%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 450,000

Teako Minerals Corp (TMIN)
Buyer: Gollan, Sven (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 27,500 (+8.9%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 1,513

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Stoodley, Benjamin Wayne (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,204 (+1.2%)
Price: CAD 4.45
Total Value: CAD 9,808

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Shimek, Scott (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,287 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 4.45
Total Value: CAD 10,177

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Screen, Kevin (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,156 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 4.47
Total Value: CAD 14,107

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Schmidt, Brian Leslie (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 6,103 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 4.47
Total Value: CAD 27,280

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Johnston, Kevin James (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,496 (+3.6%)
Price: CAD 4.47
Total Value: CAD 11,157

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Ezinga, Christine (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,251 (+0.9%)
Price: CAD 4.49
Total Value: CAD 14,597

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Chrumka, Lynne Patricia (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,018 (+1.1%)
Price: CAD 4.48
Total Value: CAD 13,521

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Buytels, Steven (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,708 (+6.4%)
Price: CAD 4.46
Total Value: CAD 7,618

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Buytels, Steven (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,337 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 4.44
Total Value: CAD 5,936

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TVE)
Buyer: Baker, Rocky (Rawleen) (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,862 (+2.4%)
Price: CAD 4.45
Total Value: CAD 8,286

South Pacific Metals Corp. (SPMC)
Buyer: Jauristo, Timo (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 39,500 (+60.3%)
Price: CAD 0.60
Total Value: CAD 23,605

Prospera Energy Inc (PEI)
Buyer: Lacey, Mark (Director)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+25.0%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 10,500

Prismo Metals Inc (PRIZ)
Buyer: Lambert, Alain (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+507.6%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 50,000

Prismo Metals Inc (PRIZ)
Buyer: Gibson, Peter Craig (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 410,000 (+94.9%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 20,500

Gunnison Copper Corp (GCU)
Buyer: Hallworth, Craig James (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+10.5%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 12,000

Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc (GRB)
Buyer: Balic, Anthony Bob (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+66.7%)
Price: CAD 0.45
Total Value: CAD 45,000

Digital Commodities Capital Corp.
Buyer: Sutton, Brayden Robert (Director)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 47,500

CopperCorp Resources Inc (CPER)
Buyer: Garrett, Samuel James (Director)
Shares Purchased: 294,117 (+7.4%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Carlyle Commodities Corp (CCC)
Buyer: Brown, Andrew Bruce (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,198,840
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 59,942

Carlyle Commodities Corp (CCC)
Buyer: Good, Morgan (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,061,040 (+102.3%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 53,052

Carlyle Commodities Corp (CCC)
Buyer: Hanson, Jeremy (Director)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+31.9%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc (CF)
Buyer: CG Partners Limited Partnership (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 11.25
Total Value: CAD 562,690

CDN Insider Sales

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 600 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 36.50
Total Value: CAD 21,900

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd (SCZ)
Seller: Girling, W. Barry (Director)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-2.4%)
Price: CAD 1.38
Total Value: CAD 34,500

Pyrogenesis Inc
Seller: Pascali, Photis Peter (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 28,700 (-1.9%)
Price: CAD 0.44
Total Value: CAD 12,703

Pyrogenesis Inc
Seller: Pascali, Photis Peter (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.44
Total Value: CAD 44,420

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp
Seller: Curran, Lee Russell (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 22,623 (-5.1%)
Price: CAD 19.39
Total Value: CAD 438,572

NevGold Corp (NAU)
Seller: GoldMining Inc. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 28,000 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.33
Total Value: CAD 9,304

KWG Resources Inc (CACR)
Seller: Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 190,000 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 3,800

Barranco Gold Mining Corp (BAR)
Seller: Fedosov, George (Director)
Shares Sold: 800
Price: CAD 2.81
Total Value: CAD 2,248

Institutional Spotlight: Heavyweight Filings Signal Strategic Accumulation

A surge of institutional filings on July 18, 2025, revealed a wave of significant new equity positions across a wide range of industries, showcasing deep conviction from some of the world’s largest asset managers. Most notably, BlackRock Inc. filed an extensive list of new holdings and stake increases, signaling a period of active portfolio positioning. Meanwhile, entities like Blackstone, Point72, BNY Mellon, GoldenTree, and Neuberger Berman also disclosed substantial stakes that highlight strategic interests in real estate, tech, credit, and select global equities.

Private equity giant Blackstone Holdings I II GP LLC made a commanding disclosure through its Blackstone Private Real Estate Credit and Income Fund, revealing a 5,972,314-share stake in an undisclosed company, translating to a 59.80% ownership, confirming control-level involvement and a significant allocation within real estate credit markets.

BlackRock Inc. dominated the day’s institutional disclosures with fresh or increased stakes in over 50 companies. Among the largest positions:

• VALE S.A. with 242,018,951 shares (5.30% ownership)

• EQR with 37,628,177 shares (9.90%)

• GT (Goodyear Tire & Rubber) with 32,825,572 shares (11.50%)

• COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO-SABESP, holding 44,719,511 shares (6.50%)

• TWO with 16,598,512 shares (16.00%)

• CLI with 14,240,933 shares (15.30%)

• AIV (Apartment Investment and Management Co.) with 13,280,659 shares (9.40%)

• KN (Knowles Corporation) at 13,082,127 shares (15.00%)

Several positions suggest assertive sectoral allocation in REITs, utilities, semiconductors, and financials. Examples include:

• OFC (Corporate Office Properties Trust) with 16,648,577 shares (14.70%)

• DEA (Easterly Government Properties) with 7,156,551 shares (15.90%)

• PRGS (Progress Software) with 6,584,194 shares (15.30%)

• ICHR (Ichor Holdings) at 5,197,713 shares (15.20%)

• AEIS (Advanced Energy Industries) at 5,520,874 shares (14.70%)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. also disclosed notable activity, particularly in ETFs and fixed income vehicles. Highlights include:

• PFIG with 1,128,946 shares representing 30.90% ownership, indicating a highly concentrated bet

• OMFS with 1,064,671 shares (14.10%)

• PLW, ICLO, and LQDB also saw allocations of over 7.00% ownership, reflecting confidence in fixed income-linked strategies

GoldenTree Asset Management LP, under Steven Tananbaum, reported a decisive move with a 100% stake—6,010,000 shares—in its GoldenTree Opportunistic Credit Fund, illustrating a full allocation into a targeted credit opportunity.

Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management disclosed a new 5.70% stake in ZEPP, totaling 6,472,224 shares, adding to the tech and consumer hardware exposure of the hedge fund.

Neuberger Berman Group LLC made its presence felt with a 6.40% ownership stake in JW/A, revealing a 2,862,287-share position that reinforces its presence in the publishing and media space.

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 – 2025-07-19

LMFA, CELU, KSCP, MFH, SOC, INVZ, CMPS, SLDB, APLD, ASPI, EVTL, IBKR, ETON, MVST, SMR, STOK, FUTU, CDTX, CRC, LEU, ELF, VST, DELL, INDB, SMTC, MP, SNWV, CRGO, CMA, JVA, GENI, BSVN, CEG, FRHC, ENTA, ALAB, LASR, LIF, NEOV, HOOD, KINS, RDDT, NEXT, RIOT, LPLA, CYD, BTX, IONQ, PRCH, HOMB, TWLO, OKTA, INBX, ROOT, AMSC, TSLA, MEHCQ, FROG, ATRA, SENS, NRG, MRUS, XYZ, SCHW, PINS, BE, CRML, ATNF, HNRG, OKLO, TLSA, PCT, TDUP, SNOW, BABA, BILI, NNVC, AZ, COGT, TAC, GNRC, PAYC, PBI, ETR, WMB, MCB, FUNC, PLNT, VEEV, TIGO, WRBY, DBB, CNP, RDWR, RBLX, PEG, DTE, DTM, AM, GHRS, DLTR, AZO, DASH, EBAY, FIGS, GRAB, RS, COMM, RDW, ADSK, TPZ, STX, TRV, EXPE, VVOS, EVRG, VIK, CART, WEC, COOP, BOKF, DD, WDC, FXU, ONC, FFIN, LNT, VRNS, LI, IBM, AES, RBRK, APH, CALX, HPE, SOUN, FSLR, WBS, INTC, DDOG, LUNR, PRIM, SWX, IMNM, TPR, PCOR, LTBR, BURL, EYPT, WFC, COUR, GE, BL, EME, UAL, TATT, SIG, CPNG, NBXG, BMEZ, EXC, XEL, PPL, NEE, VLO.

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-07-11

SGD.V, NFG.V, ASM.TO, GGD.TO, SCR.TO, AG.TO, EDR.TO, PNE.TO, SVM.TO, ITH.TO, ODV.V, ONC.TO, PTM.TO, SLI.V, OLA.TO, USA.TO, OR.TO, GOOS.TO, URE.TO, KEL.TO, MTA.V, FVI.TO, SKE.TO, IAU.TO, PAAS.TO, AEP.V, TRX.TO, ARTG.V, ELBM.V, MAG.TO, TMQ.TO, LMN.V, LAR.TO, GTII.CA, ELD.TO, CCO.TO, ALS.TO, PTK.V, JOY.TO, BDI.TO, DPRO.CA, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, AGI.TO, TA.TO, DPM.TO, RCI/B.TO, SSRM.TO, SU.TO, SEA.TO, NG.TO, CG.TO, CEU.TO, CPX.TO, OBE.TO, DML.TO, NOU.V, MEG.TO, TFPM.TO, CLS.TO, K.TO, PEY.TO, ATZ.TO, NXE.TO, FURY.TO, WPM.TO, PPTA.TO, SII.TO, OGC.TO, GLXY.TO, SES.TO, CNQ.TO, CJ.TO, VLE.TO, GEI.TO, ABX.TO, EDV.TO, LUG.TO, BEI/UN.TO, BTE.TO, TOT.TO, ARIS.TO, FC.TO, EMA.TO, MI/UN.TO, ACQ.TO, FCR/UN.TO, DNG.TO, GWO.TO, POW\.TO, AP/UN.TO, LAC.TO, SSL.TO, REI/UN.TO, VET.TO, ALA.TO, ARG.TO, EMP/A.TO, NTR.TO, URC.TO, BDGI.TO, ENB.TO, FTS.TO, CFP.TO, SRU/UN.TO, DFY.TO, MFI.TO, FRU.TO, TVE.TO, ELVA.TO, NEO.TO, CTC/A.TO, PPL.TO, TPZ.TO, PKI.TO, TF.TO, IFC.TO, CIGI.TO, FTT.TO, TVK.TO, CHP/UN.TO, STN.TO

To conclude our report, we thank you for your engagement and insights. Your feedback is valuable, and we encourage you to share your recommendations. Stay attentive to the Daily Setups, the Workspace, and the Watchlists for emerging opportunities. Additionally, explore the PDFs of the scanner results provided in the Daily Setups report. Until next time, happy trading!