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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 2025-7-25

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-25. 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.

Tesla (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong institutional interest was observed with significant call premium bought alongside substantial premium collected from sold puts. Despite notable put buying, the dominance of call buying and put selling supports a bullish view.
Total Premium: $39,485,345
Analysis: The high volume of call premium combined with aggressive put selling reflects continued institutional confidence in Tesla. The put selling alone brought in over $53 million in premium collected, adding weight to the bullish outlook despite some hedging.

MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call premium was purchased, accompanied by moderate put buying. Some premium was also collected via put selling.
Total Premium: $37,224,670
Analysis: The sizable bullish positioning in MicroStrategy continues, reflecting institutional confidence likely tied to its Bitcoin exposure. The net inflows and collected premium from puts reinforce the overall bullish sentiment.

Coinbase (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call premium buying dominated the flow, with only minor put activity on both the buy and sell side.
Total Premium: $35,679,995
Analysis: The aggressive call buying in Coinbase stands out as a bullish signal. The minimal put activity suggests limited hedging and reinforces a strong directional view to the upside.

UnitedHealth (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Despite significant put premium buying, institutions collected even more premium through aggressive put selling, which skewed the total premium positive.
Total Premium: $32,108,472
Analysis: The large disparity between put premium bought and sold suggests institutions are actively collecting premium with confidence in downside stability, making this a bullish signal overall.

Amazon (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying far outpaced call selling and was supported by notable premium collected from sold puts.
Total Premium: $21,298,521
Analysis: Continued accumulation of call premium, coupled with put selling, indicates strong institutional conviction in Amazon’s upside potential.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A significant influx of call premium bought, with modest amounts of premium collected from sold puts.
Total Premium: $14,858,830
Analysis: The data suggests bullish sentiment is building in TSM, with institutional buyers focused on upside exposure and some willingness to collect premium via puts.

NVIDIA (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: While there was heavy call buying, it was nearly offset by call selling and high levels of put activity. Still, net premium remained positive.
Total Premium: $11,546,108
Analysis: The positive net premium and high call activity suggest bullish sentiment persists, though elevated put buying reflects some caution or hedging.

EQT Corporation (EQT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Low call activity and minimal put buying, but significant premium was collected via put selling.
Total Premium: $8,012,510
Analysis: Despite the quiet call side, the large premium collected from puts supports a bullish sentiment in EQT, likely signaling confidence in price stability or upside.

Elevance Health (ELV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: The flow was driven entirely by put selling, with a large premium collected.
Total Premium: $7,699,200
Analysis: A pure premium-collection play via puts, this flow implies institutional confidence in price stability or a floor being established in ELV.

Arm Holdings (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light call buying was accompanied by moderate put activity, with significant premium collected from put selling.
Total Premium: $6,354,369
Analysis: The large premium collected from sold puts supports a bullish stance despite limited call activity. Institutions appear comfortable selling downside exposure.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying outpaced call selling, and while puts were also active, net flow remained bullish.
Total Premium: $6,342,130
Analysis: This reflects institutional optimism toward AMD, though the presence of high put buying suggests some hedging around the long thesis.

Robinhood (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium flow was clearly dominant, with some put selling reinforcing the upside view.
Total Premium: $6,167,617
Analysis: Institutions continue to favor HOOD with directional upside plays while collecting premium via puts, suggesting a bullish stance with moderate conviction.

Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light call buying combined with notable premium collected from put selling drove the bullish total.
Total Premium: $6,048,134
Analysis: The data suggests bullish expectations via put selling, despite limited overall options activity.

Carvana (CVNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying, negligible put activity.
Total Premium: $5,641,360
Analysis: The dominance of call premium inflows without meaningful hedging suggests confident bullish sentiment in CVNA.

CSX Corporation (CSX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium inflows led the way with balanced but light put activity.
Total Premium: $4,846,221
Analysis: Institutions appear to be positioning for upside with relatively clean flow favoring call exposure.

GEO Group (GEO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Moderate call buying, some call selling. No put activity recorded.
Total Premium: $4,344,187
Analysis: The lack of puts and solid call premium flows support a bullish outlook in GEO.

Alphabet (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call premium buying and put selling contributed to a positive premium total.
Total Premium: $4,052,250
Analysis: A balanced bullish stance is visible in GOOG with measured exposure and mild premium collection from sold puts.

SharpLink Gaming (SBET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call premium buying and substantial put selling created a positive net premium flow.
Total Premium: $3,326,957
Analysis: Institutions continue to build upside positions while collecting premium via sold puts, supporting a bullish view.

GE Vernova (GEV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light call activity combined with meaningful put selling.
Total Premium: $2,954,604
Analysis: Premium collected through put selling points to bullish sentiment and a willingness to take on downside exposure.

Bloom Energy (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Positive call premium flow and put selling supported a bullish view.
Total Premium: $2,810,009
Analysis: Institutions appear to be positioning for a rebound or upside move in BE, collecting premium while building call exposure.

Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Solid call premium inflows and light put activity favored a bullish structure.
Total Premium: $2,767,102
Analysis: Institutions may be rotating into NEM with directional interest, supported by positive premium flow.

Liquidia (LQDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light call buying but dominant premium collected from put selling.
Total Premium: $2,542,407
Analysis: The structure is heavily reliant on put selling, suggesting confidence in downside protection or range-bound expectations.

Salesforce (CRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call premium buying, supported by premium collected via put selling.
Total Premium: $2,471,698
Analysis: Institutional activity in CRM remains light but skewed bullish through put premium collection.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Moderate call buying with minor put activity.
Total Premium: $2,116,627
Analysis: Positive call flow with no major hedge activity reinforces a light but bullish read on LVS.

Charles Schwab (SCHW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium inflow with minor put buying and a small amount of put premium collected.
Total Premium: $1,289,342
Analysis: Bullish bias remains intact, albeit with moderate conviction.

Mohawk Industries (MHK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: All flow centered on call buying with no put activity.
Total Premium: $1,117,744
Analysis: The absence of any downside hedging reflects a clean bullish bet on MHK.

Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Small but notable call premium inflow.
Total Premium: $1,006,920
Analysis: Modest upside interest observed with no evidence of downside hedging, suggesting quiet accumulation.

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 2025-7-25

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.

GSM (Ferroglobe PLC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call purchases for the $5 strike expiring on August 15, 2025, with 21 days to expiry. All trades were labeled as “Size > Prior OI,” indicating new positions being opened.
Total Values: $10,968 in premium paid
Strike Price: $5
Analysis: With the spot price at $4.375, the $5 strike calls represent a moderately out-of-the-money bullish bet, suggesting positioning for a near-term breakout above this level. The repeated buying across multiple venues signals growing interest and confidence in upside potential.

NXE (NexGen Energy Ltd.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of large call purchases at the $8 strike across two expiration dates—August 15, 2025 (21 days to expiry), and September 19, 2025 (56 days to expiry). Notably, the September calls were executed at a spot price of $7.125, showing a tighter spread. Some trades were flagged as “Size > Prior OI,” indicating new positions.
Total Values: $208,723 in premium paid
Strike Price: $8
Analysis: Buyers are targeting uranium upside in the near to mid-term. With spot prices around $7.13 and $7.35, the $8 calls suggest expectations of continued strength in uranium names, supported by volume and multi-sweep execution.

GNW (Genworth Financial Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying concentrated on two expiries—August 15, 2025 (21 days to expiry), and March 20, 2026 (238 days to expiry)—all at the $8 strike. The March 2026 trades were sizable, with several prints exceeding $200K in premium.
Total Values: $778,500 in premium paid
Strike Price: $8
Analysis: The spot price sits at $7.955, making these calls near-the-money. The aggressive long-dated call buying, particularly for March 2026, signals a high-conviction bullish stance on the stock’s longer-term appreciation potential.

MRK (Merck & Co., Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $90 strike with expiration on August 15, 2025 (21 days to expiry), executed through sweep orders.
Total Values: $1,016,847 in premium paid
Strike Price: $90
Analysis: With the spot price at $84.97, traders are targeting a short-term breakout above $90. The trade structure indicates a speculative upside bet amid growing interest in large-cap pharma.

FCEL (FuelCell Energy Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two notable trades: long-dated calls at the $12 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (176 days to expiry), and short-dated August 1, 2025 (8 days to expiry) calls at the $7 strike marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $79,868 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7–$12
Analysis: With spot at $6.11–$6.18, the $7 calls are just out-of-the-money and likely aiming to capitalize on immediate upside momentum. The longer-dated $12 calls reflect more speculative positioning for a longer-term breakout.

RKT (Rocket Companies Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive call buying at the $15.5 and $16 strikes across two expiries—August 1, 2025 (7 days to expiry), and December 19, 2025 (148 days to expiry). Several trades were labeled “Size > Prior OI,” indicating new positioning.
Total Values: $782,174 in premium paid
Strike Price: $15.5–$16
Analysis: With a spot price of $14.85, traders are positioning just above current levels. The combination of near-term and long-dated calls suggests both speculative and strategic interest in further upside.

FHN (First Horizon Corp.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call purchase at the $25 strike expiring on September 19, 2025, with 56 days to expiry. Trade marked as “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $250,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $25
Analysis: With the spot price at $22.35, this trade reflects a moderately out-of-the-money bullish stance with nearly two months to play out. The size and structure suggest strong confidence in continued upside for the regional bank.

GEO (The GEO Group Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call purchases at the $22 and $29 strikes expiring on January 16, 2026, with 175 days to expiry. Several trades were marked “Size > Prior OI,” signaling new positioning.
Total Values: $1,975,323 in premium paid
Strike Price: $22–$29
Analysis: With the spot price around $25.68, traders are targeting both moderately out-of-the-money and higher upside calls. The substantial size and repeated execution across exchanges reflect aggressive bullish sentiment in anticipation of a continued move higher.

RXRX (Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 16, 2026 call buying at the $7.5 and $10 strikes with 175 days to expiry.
Total Values: $288,093 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7.5–$10
Analysis: Spot price near $6.30 suggests these calls are notably out-of-the-money, highlighting speculative upside bets with a longer-term outlook on biotech recovery or company-specific catalysts.

UEC (Uranium Energy Corp.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: August 15, 2025 $10 calls purchased with 21 days to expiry.
Total Values: $122,120 in premium paid
Strike Price: $10
Analysis: With spot around $8.95, the trade reflects a short-term bullish thesis in the uranium space. Volume confirms strong conviction in a near-term breakout scenario.

ASPI (ASP Isotopes Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive call buying across multiple strikes ($10, $13, $15) and expirations—September 19, 2025 (56 days), December 19, 2025 (147 days). Multiple trades flagged as “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $645,648 in premium paid
Strike Price: $10–$15
Analysis: With spot prices near $10.63, these trades suggest bullish accumulation on both short- and mid-term timelines, with a focus on a potential breakout in a speculative name.

UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 15, 2027 put selling at the $15 strike with 539 days to expiry. Trade marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $540,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $15
Analysis: With spot at $28.19, this deep out-of-the-money put sale reflects a bullish stance, expressing confidence that the stock will stay well above $15 through 2026.

RIVN (Rivian Automotive Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: March 20, 2026 $18 call purchase with 238 days to expiry. Trade marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $755,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $18
Analysis: Spot price of $14.00 indicates this is an out-of-the-money speculative bet. High premium and trade size suggest long-term upside positioning in the EV space.

FOSL (Fossil Group Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multi-strike call buying across several expirations including August, September, and December 2025, and March and December 2026. Several trades tagged as “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $73,612 in premium paid
Strike Price: $2–$5
Analysis: With spot prices near $1.65–$1.83, these trades represent aggressive bullish bets on a low-priced retail name, with both near-term and leap call structures indicating swing and long-term positioning.

CRON (Cronos Group Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 16, 2026 call buying at the $1.5 strike with 175 days to expiry. Both trades marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $290,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $1.5
Analysis: Spot price at $2.04 positions this as an in-the-money strategy, potentially signaling leveraged upside exposure or long-term call accumulation in the cannabis space.

WULF (TeraWulf Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mixed flow with call buying at the $6 and $10 strikes and aggressive put selling at the $4.5, $5, and $5.5 strikes across multiple expirations—September 5, 2025 (42 days), January 16, 2026 (175 days), February 20, 2026 (210 days), and June 18, 2026 (328 days). Multiple trades were marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $580,113 in premium paid, $554,175 in premium collected
Strike Price: Calls: $6–$10 | Puts: $4.5–$5.5
Analysis: With spot around $5.13, the combined strategy of call buying and deep out-of-the-money put selling reflects bullish conviction. The wide range of expirations suggests strategic accumulation and support for continued upside.

MRVL (Marvell Technology Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: November 21, 2025 put selling at the $60 strike with 119 days to expiry. Trades flagged “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $4,927,597 in premium collected
Strike Price: $60
Analysis: With spot at $73.67, these deep out-of-the-money put sales indicate institutional-level confidence in downside protection and reflect strong bullish conviction in semiconductors holding up into year-end.

ETHE (Grayscale Ethereum Trust)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $30 and $35 strikes expiring January 16, 2026, with 175 days to expiry. One trade marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $2,153,516 in premium paid
Strike Price: $30–$35
Analysis: With spot at $29.98, these near-the-money and slightly out-of-the-money calls signal bullish positioning into the Ethereum ecosystem with a long-dated structure.

VSCO (Victoria’s Secret & Co.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: August 15, 2025 call buying at the $23 strike with 21 days to expiry. Trade marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $236,441 in premium paid
Strike Price: $23
Analysis: Spot price of $21.04 suggests a short-term upside play just out-of-the-money. The volume and urgency reflect a potential catalyst ahead.

ARES (Ares Management Corp.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: September 19, 2025 put selling at the $180 strike with 56 days to expiry. Trades marked “Size > Prior OI.”
Total Values: $1,019,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $180
Analysis: With spot at $185.11, this slightly out-of-the-money put selling captures premium while expressing confidence that shares remain supported near current levels.

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

Resideo Technologies Inc (REZI)
Buyer: CD&R Channel Holdings II, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,477,919 (+77.8%)
Price: USD 22.33
Total Value: USD 99,999,992

Asana Inc (ASAN)
Buyer: Dustin A. Moskovitz (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 225,000 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 14.91
Total Value: USD 3,354,548

McGraw Hill Inc (MH)
Buyer: Mary Ann Sigler (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,500
Price: USD 17.00
Total Value: USD 127,500

Chemung Financial Corp (CHMG)
Buyer: Jeffrey B. Streeter (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+23.2%)
Price: USD 52.94
Total Value: USD 264,679

Selective Insurance Group Inc (SIGI)
Buyer: Terrence W. Cavanaugh (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+8.6%)
Price: USD 75.72
Total Value: USD 151,430

Selective Insurance Group Inc (SIGI)
Buyer: Joseph Eppers (EVP, Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,402 (+12.6%)
Price: USD 76.82
Total Value: USD 107,702

US Insider Sales

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Seller: Jeffrey P. Bezos (Executive Chair)
Shares Sold: 1,249,332 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 230.16
Total Value: USD 287,542,880

Eli Lilly and Co (LLY)
Seller: Lilly Endowment Inc (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 102,975 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 804.48
Total Value: USD 82,841,534

BlackRock Inc (BLK)
Seller: Rachel Lord (Senior Managing Director)
Shares Sold: 6,437 (-17.3%)
Price: USD 1,123.35
Total Value: USD 7,230,990

BlackRock Inc (BLK)
Seller: Laurence Fink (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 4,997 (-1.8%)
Price: USD 1,122.67
Total Value: USD 5,609,998

Quantumscape Corp (QS)
Seller: Fritz Prinz (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 529,813 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 11.62
Total Value: USD 6,155,103

Autozone Inc (AZO)
Seller: Richard Craig Smith (Sr. Vice President)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-50.6%)
Price: USD 3,875.90
Total Value: USD 11,627,700

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)
Seller: Denis P. Coleman (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,455 (-19.4%)
Price: USD 723.83
Total Value: USD 3,948,493

UiPath Inc (PATH)
Seller: Daniel Dines (CEO and Chairman, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-0.9%)
Price: USD 12.25
Total Value: USD 551,151

Snowflake Inc (SNOW)
Seller: Benoit Dageville (President of Products)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-30.0%)
Price: USD 214.63
Total Value: USD 5,365,825

ETSY Inc (ETSY)
Seller: Josh Silverman (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 140,000 (-69.1%)
Price: USD 65.00
Total Value: USD 9,100,000

CDN Insider Purchases

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Michael Hubbard (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 58,700 (+84.9%)
Price: CAD 1.19
Total Value: CAD 69,853

Greenridge Exploration Inc (GXP)
Buyer: James Russell Starr (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 684,000 (+23.6%)
Price: CAD 0.40
Total Value: CAD 273,600

Zephyr Minerals Ltd (ZFR)
Buyer: Loren Komperdo (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 700,000 (+45.6%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 28,000

Source Rock Royalties Ltd (SRR)
Buyer: Douglas John Bell (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,011 (+63.3%)
Price: CAD 0.87
Total Value: CAD 43,510

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Susan C. Jones (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,520 (+27.9%)
Price: CAD 130.96
Total Value: CAD 199,065

Pacifica Silver Corp.
Buyer: Todd Anthony (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+13.8%)
Price: CAD 0.40
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd (SM)
Buyer: Kenneth Arthur Scott (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 140,000 (+25.7%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 98,000

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd (SM)
Buyer: Kerry Melbourne Spong (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 111,000 (+24.0%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 77,700

DeFi Technologies Inc (DEFI)
Buyer: Olivier Francois Roussy Newton (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 3.95
Total Value: CAD 39,500

Altius Minerals Corp (ALS)
Buyer: Mark Raguz (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,400 (+9.3%)
Price: CAD 28.41
Total Value: CAD 39,778

Eagle Plains Resources Ltd (EPL)
Buyer: Timothy Jay Termuende (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 630,000 (+14.7%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 85,050

Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Donald Robert Njegovan (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+2.7%)
Price: CAD 0.44
Total Value: CAD 44,000

First Mining Gold Corp (FF)
Buyer: Keith Neumeyer (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 42,500

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Michel Letellier (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 750 (+37.0%)
Price: CAD 130.44
Total Value: CAD 97,830

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Michel Letellier (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 300 (+17.4%)
Price: CAD 130.82
Total Value: CAD 39,246

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 155,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 1.16
Total Value: CAD 180,327

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Luis Berruga Simarro (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CAD 0.87
Total Value: CAD 87,280

Chatham Rock Phosphate Ltd (NZP)
Buyer: Christopher David Castle (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 180,000
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 10,800

Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.
Buyer: Jeffrey Philip James Swainson (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 11,800

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 1.21
Total Value: CAD 605,950

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 287,300

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Shauneen Elizabeth Bruder (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,600 (+79.9%)
Price: CAD 131.40
Total Value: CAD 998,624

Walker Lane Resources Ltd (WLR)
Buyer: Kevin John Brewer (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 750,000 (+203.7%)
Price: CAD 0.12
Total Value: CAD 90,000

Walker Lane Resources Ltd (WLR)
Buyer: Kevin John Brewer (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 428,571 (+36.8%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 60,000

Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Donald Robert Njegovan (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+5.7%)
Price: CAD 0.45
Total Value: CAD 89,000

White Gold Corp (WGO)
Buyer: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,000,000 (+8.3%)
Price: CAD 0.29
Total Value: CAD 870,000

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc (DMAC)
Buyer: Colleen Per (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 2,857,142 (+66.0%)
Price: USD 3.50
Total Value: USD 9,999,997

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc (DMAC)
Buyer: Jan Staahlberg (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 1,428,571 (+27.4%)
Price: USD 3.50
Total Value: USD 4,999,999

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc (DMAC)
Buyer: Richard Jacinto II (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 400,000 (+8.8%)
Price: USD 3.50
Total Value: USD 1,400,000

Vizsla Royalties Corp (VROY)
Buyer: Simon Cmrlec (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 2.80
Total Value: CAD 9,800

Blue Moon Metals Inc (MOON)
Buyer: Karin Sigrid Thorburn (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 11,800
Price: CAD 3.39
Total Value: CAD 40,002

GGL Resources Corp (GGL)
Buyer: Matthew Arthur Thomas Turner (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+26.7%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 10,000

First Canadian Graphite Inc
Buyer: Dal Stuart Brynelsen (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 312,500 (+32.5%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Antimony Resources Corp
Buyer: Rodney Stevens (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+34.5%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 25,000

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd (MLM)
Buyer: Mark Steven Trevisiol (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+10.0%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 18,600

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd (MLM)
Buyer: Mark Steven Trevisiol (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+3.0%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 6,500

Freeman Gold Corp (FMAN)
Buyer: Michael A Parker (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 153,500 (+1.1%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 23,746

Hemostemix Inc (HEM)
Buyer: Peter Alan Lacey (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000,000 (+254.2%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 1,500,000

Plato Gold Corp (PGC)
Buyer: Greg Ka Wai Wong (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000,667 (+307.7%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 125,017

CDN Insider Sales

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: Eric Sprott (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 1,409,800 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 3.54
Total Value: CAD 4,996,331

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 1,409,800 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 3.54
Total Value: CAD 4,996,331

Geodrill Limited
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 60,000 (-1.2%)
Price: CAD 3.70
Total Value: CAD 222,000

Sanu Gold Corp (SANU)
Seller: David Field (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 333,945
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 80,147

Colabor Group Inc (GCL)
Seller: Robert John Briscoe (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-2.5%)
Price: CAD 0.80
Total Value: CAD 80,000

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd (SCZ)
Seller: W. Barry Girling (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 28,900 (-3.1%)
Price: CAD 1.39
Total Value: CAD 40,055

Pyrogenesis Inc
Seller: Photis Peter Pascali (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.40
Total Value: CAD 40,050

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: David Brereton (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 400 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 37.00
Total Value: CAD 14,800

NorthX Nickel Corp (NIX)
Seller: Christian Peter Kargl-Simard (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 88,381 (-3.8%)
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 16,350

KWG Resources Inc (CACR)
Seller: Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 370,000 (-2.8%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 7,659

Principal Technologies Inc (PTEC)
Seller: GreenIslands Global Opportunities Fund (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 7,806,274
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 2,302,851

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (HIVE)
Seller: Luke Rossy (Officer)
Shares Sold: 133,625 (-63.0%)
Price: CAD 3.24
Total Value: CAD 433,386

Aritzia Inc (ATZ)
Seller: Jennifer Wong (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-14.7%)
Price: CAD 75.50
Total Value: CAD 1,510,000

Isoenergy Ltd (ISO)
Seller: Richard J Patricio (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-30.3%)
Price: CAD 9.77
Total Value: CAD 146,520

Plato Gold Corp (PGC)
Seller: Greg Ka Wai Wong (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000,667 (-77.8%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 125,017

ESE Entertainment Inc (ESE)
Seller: Wayne Silver (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 283,000 (-40.5%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 16,697

Pyrogenesis Inc
Seller: Photis Peter Pascali (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 38,700 (-2.8%)
Price: CAD 0.41
Total Value: CAD 15,770

Lahontan Gold Corp (LG)
Seller: Extract Advisors LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 148,000 (-0.8%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 15,362

NorthX Nickel Corp (NIX)
Seller: Christian Peter Kargl-Simard (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 51,000 (-2.1%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 10,200

Boreal Gold Inc (BGLD)
Seller: Richard Henry Masson (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 51,000 (-6.8%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 8,670

Aventis Energy Inc
Seller: Paul Chung (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-16.7%)
Price: CAD 0.47
Total Value: CAD 9,400

Canso Credit Income Fund (PBY.UN)
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,400 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 16.10
Total Value: CAD 38,640

Eastern Platinum Limited
Seller: Changyu Liu (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 13,000 (-12.6%)
Price: CAD 0.27
Total Value: CAD 3,510

37 Capital Inc (JJJ.X)
Seller: Jackpot Digital (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 350,000 (-57.6%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 35,000

Dark Star Minerals Inc (BATT)
Seller: Samuel Anthony Kyler Hardy (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 3,137,500 (-30.9%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 172,563

Institutional Spotlight: July 25, 2025

Tracking Quiet Accumulation and Strategic Stakes by Leading Funds

Notable Accumulation Signals Across Select Equities

Institutional filings for July 25 revealed a series of strategic equity positions initiated or reaffirmed by prominent asset managers—underscoring selective confidence across biotech, natural resources, and specialty sectors.

Glazer Capital LLC reported a new position in HarborOne Bancorp (HONE), acquiring 2,283,877 shares, equating to a 5.30% ownership stake. Known for its opportunistic positioning in regional financials and M&A-sensitive names, Glazer’s stake signals a quiet bet on sector stability or potential corporate action.

RA Capital Management, under Peter Kolchinsky, disclosed a significant position in Cetus Therapeutics (CTNM) with 2,122,000 shares, representing 9.90% ownership. This level of accumulation suggests strong conviction from one of biotech’s most respected long-horizon investors. The size and recency of the stake could position CTNM for additional visibility among institutional allocators.

Meanwhile, quant-driven hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co. disclosed ownership of 5,059,912 shares in Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), pushing its stake to 5.10%. While D.E. Shaw often manages complex, multi-factor strategies, a holding of this magnitude in a high-beta biotech like SRPT indicates potential positioning around volatility or upcoming catalysts.

Ridgeback Capital Investments, a fund with deep specialization in healthcare innovation, disclosed a 5.10% stake in iTeos Therapeutics (ITOS) through the purchase of 1,942,959 shares. This move suggests continued institutional interest in oncology pipelines despite broader volatility in the sector.

Emerging Market Resources and Special Situations

In the natural resources space, Kopernik Global Investors, led by deep value manager David Iben, filed two large positions on July 25. The firm now owns 5,161,700 shares of BrasilAgro (LND), translating to a 5.03% ownership stake, and a commanding 30,583,604 shares of NovaGold Resources (NG)—a 7.40% stake. These holdings reinforce Kopernik’s long-standing conviction in real assets, particularly in regions and sectors overlooked by passive capital.

UBS O’Connor LLC, the multi-strategy hedge fund arm of UBS, reported a near-threshold position in Electra Battery Materials (ELBM), with 918,210 shares, amounting to 4.90% ownership. Though just shy of the 5% reporting threshold, the disclosure reflects increasing interest in North American critical minerals tied to the energy transition.

Elsewhere, Emeth Value Capital disclosed a bold stake in Vivid Seats (SEAT), accumulating 7,642,042 shares for 5.90% ownership. This sizeable holding in a discretionary consumer play indicates a potential value-based thesis or special situation outlook by the fund.

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 – 2025-07-27

ATNF, COUR, FIX, COSM, CRGO, VSTM, KALA, SRDX, MIND, TNXP, EVTL, EME, KN, RNA, IESC, PMN, ASPI, GROY, FBRX, NNE, MGRC, RZLT, TLSA, PHAT, UHG, INOD, SHOT, STRL, SEZL, PENN, TRML, URGN, AGX, VRT, GPI, CURI, SLDB, IMUX, CPIX, AON, SHLS, SMMT, BE, LW, CLS, PFS, OVV, RSI, POWL, USM, GEV, OKTA, NBY, PRIM, SRFM, SPXC, AMWL, SNWV, CRH, MGM, AIRS, HOOD, CFLT, SHAK, CMC, VNRX, AMD, GILD, MDB, PTGX, CRML, DXCM, DASH, FSLR, PLTR, DKS, UNFI, MGNI, VRNS, MTZ, OCUL, GNRC, TSHA, MAR, HLT, VRRM, DDOG, DELL, TT, CSX, TXRH, ARES, LWAY, GDS, GTM, PRAX, SNOW, GM, ARM, NNI, AEHR, AJG, INDV, LIF, AFRM, DPZ, FOUR, SHOP, FIS, JBL, NOV, ETN, KTOS, BLD, F, DKNG, ATI, TEM, ENVX, THM, CEG, CRBG, KAI, NXT, STT, PCOR, VCTR, MRUS, ZWS, CAMT, TSM, FLUT, BIRK, CARR, CIEN, LITE, MWA, IP, IR, ITT, ADCT, JCI, UAL, SYF, AN, BXP, BK, ROIV, ITRI, SMG, HWM, ZIM, COHR, TPG, NDAQ, GTES, MTCH, SIG, ELF, MEG, VOR, CNP, ATKR, GS, NCLH, ATMU, GE, PBI, PX, QXO, KKR, TOST, DD, OMF, SPG, CW, FRHC, WCC, COMP, STEP, LDP, SMR, TRMB, IBKR, RAIL, OKLO, XYZ, PRCH, TEL, ACP, FIVE, NEUP, PPC, APP, PR, CMI, MKL, ARMK, HUBB, SITE, SGI, BDC, AXP, PAYX, UPRO, WSO, INSE, HPE, RTX, ANIP, PANW, PENG, MNDY, RDDT, SMTC, VIK

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-07-27

VLE.TO, CURA.TO, LAR.TO, TFII.TO, URE.TO, LSPD.TO, CLS.TO, FSV.TO, TOI.V, MX.TO, VNP.TO, EMX.V, LMN.V, CJT.TO, TWM.TO, K.TO, URC.TO, CRDL.TO, KXS.TO, ECN.TO, BLDP.TO, AIF.TO, ELD.TO, DSG.TO, ABX.TO, WILD.TO, TAL.TO, PZA.TO, WTE.TO, CMG.TO, NFI.TO, ACB.TO, CFP.TO, BDGI.TO, AFN.TO, CVE.TO, MFC.TO, EQX.TO, QBR/B.TO, CIGI.TO, EDR.TO, KEY.TO, AIM.TO, VHI.TO, CAE.TO, MDA.TO, ATZ.TO, SAP.TO, GOLD.TO, SES.TO, IAG.TO, RCH.TO, BBD/B.TO, GFL.TO, IFC.TO, CM.TO, TFPM.TO, BMO.TO, SLF.TO, ARIS.TO, TIH.TO, BN.TO, OR.TO, DFY.TO, PKI.TO, EMA.TO, FNV.TO, GRT/UN.TO, FTS.TO, TD.TO, AC.TO, GAU.TO, RY.TO, MRU.TO, WPM.TO, DPM.TO, NFG.V, MND.TO, AGF/B.TO, POW\.TO, DOL.TO, BNS.TO, CPX.TO, FTT.TO, EFN.TO, WSP.TO, IGM.TO, FFH.TO, XTC.TO, GEI.TO, FCR/UN.TO, ATRL.TO, DOO.TO, BAM.TO, IMO.TO, T.TO, BEPC.TO, CIX.TO, SRU/UN.TO, SSL.TO, H.TO, SIS.TO, FTG.TO, NTR.TO, PIF.TO, CCO.TO, BEI/UN.TO, MG.TO

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