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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 2025-5-23
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-5-23. 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.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: $41,062,330 in call premium bought, $41,908,384 in call premium collected through selling. $86,464,223 in put premium paid, and $155,705,643 in premium collected from put selling.
Total Values: $283,140,580 total premium; $68,395,366 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Despite substantial put buying, the significantly larger premium collected from put selling indicates bullish sentiment. Institutions appear confident that Apple will hold or rise from the current spot price.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $79,926,400 in call premium bought, $29,206,130 collected from call selling. $7,512,063 in put premium paid, and $4,689,274 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $121,333,867 total premium; $47,897,481 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: The dominant call buying activity and minimal put buying suggest institutions are positioning for further upside, likely linked to strength in Bitcoin.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $425,534 in call premium bought, $2,475,363 collected from call selling. $1,602,603 in put premium paid, and $26,796,250 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $31,299,750 total premium; $23,143,818 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: The heavy put selling relative to light call and put buying suggests strong institutional confidence that UNH will maintain or exceed its current spot price.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $56,955,531 in call premium bought, $41,563,507 collected from call selling. $16,098,777 in put premium paid, and $22,804,033 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $137,421,848 total premium; $22,097,280 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions are expressing a bullish outlook through aggressive call buying and supportive put selling, positioning for potential upside in Tesla.
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $64,885 in call premium bought, $1,047,035 collected from call selling. $360,465 in put premium paid, and $14,573,890 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $16,046,275 total premium; $13,231,275 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: The large premium collected from selling puts far outweighs the rest of the activity, indicating strong institutional belief that MRNA will hold above key levels.
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,348,300 in put premium paid, and $13,038,600 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $14,386,900 total premium; $11,690,300 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: The primary signal is aggressive put selling, suggesting confidence that OKE will remain above support levels.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $9,917,280 in call premium bought.
Total Values: $9,917,280 total premium; $9,917,280 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: A large bullish position through call buying indicates expectations for a move higher.
ConocoPhillips (COP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $164,923 in call premium bought, $6,400 collected from call selling. $121,000 in put premium paid, and $9,456,000 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $9,748,323 total premium; $9,493,523 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Strong put selling dominates the flow, signaling institutional optimism for COP’s stability or upside.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,310,184 in call premium bought, $2,653,754 collected from call selling. $4,384,000 in put premium paid, and $14,221,428 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $22,569,366 total premium; $8,493,858 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Substantial put selling outweighs all bearish flow, reflecting institutional confidence in price support.
Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $705,427 in call premium bought, $690,896 collected from call selling. $1,647,817 in put premium paid, and $9,016,250 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $12,059,890 total premium; $7,382,964 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions appear to expect stability or mild upside in CVX, as shown by strong put selling.
Wolfspeed, Inc. (WOLF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $107,601 in call premium bought, $724,769 collected from call selling. $5,864,667 in put premium paid, and $12,046,578 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $18,743,615 total premium; $5,564,743 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Despite heavy put buying, the even larger put selling reflects a net bullish stance.
Vistra Corp. (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,588,697 in call premium bought, $130,110 collected from call selling.
Total Values: $4,718,807 total premium; $4,458,587 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions are aggressively buying calls, indicating positioning for a breakout or continuation higher.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,112,950 in call premium bought, and $2,172,000 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $4,284,950 total premium; $4,284,950 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: A clean bullish setup through combined call buying and put selling signals strong upside conviction.
Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6,473,182 in call premium bought, $2,565,005 collected from call selling. $157,481 in put premium paid.
Total Values: $9,195,668 total premium; $3,750,696 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: A strong tilt toward bullish sentiment through call buying as gold continues to attract flows.
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6,415,090 in call premium bought, $2,944,942 collected from call selling. $639,900 in put premium paid, and $809,900 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $10,809,932 total premium; $3,640,148 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions are expressing bullish positioning, supported by strong call flow and net put selling.
AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,877,722 in call premium bought, and $487,500 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $3,365,222 total premium; $3,365,222 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions are accumulating long exposure, signaling bullish sentiment.
Danaher Corporation (DHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3,360,000 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $3,360,000 total premium; $3,360,000 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: A single, clear bullish trade through put selling shows confidence that DHR will hold above key levels.
CSX Corporation (CSX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,764,145 in call premium bought, $1,414,210 collected from call selling. $250,000 in put premium paid.
Total Values: $6,428,355 total premium; $3,099,935 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Heavy call buying reflects upside interest in CSX, likely tied to macro or infrastructure themes.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,894,260 in call premium bought, $3,500,443 collected from call selling. $686,211 in put premium paid, and $2,205,401 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $11,286,315 total premium; $2,913,007 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Institutions are positioning for upside in the quantum computing space.
Fluor Corporation (FLR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,609,377 in call premium bought, and $166,955 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $2,776,332 total premium; $2,776,332 net premium
Strike Price: Not disclosed
Expectations: Combined call buying and put selling reflects bullish interest from institutions.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-5-23
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.
JetBlue Airways (JBLU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A wave of call buying targeted the July 18, 2025 expiry, 5 strike, with heavy execution across multiple exchanges including PHLX, BZX, and MEMX. The trades were initiated aggressively through multi-sweep orders with 56 days to expiry.
Total Values: $562,994 in premium paid
Strike Price: $5
Expectations: With the spot price at $4.91, the calls were slightly out of the money. This reflects a clear bullish outlook that JBLU may break above the $5 level by mid-July.
BILL Holdings (BILL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders steadily accumulated July 18, 2025 expiry 52.5 strike calls, with multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest. Despite some call selling at higher strikes, the majority of premium flowed into call buying with 56 days to expiry.
Total Values: $820,746 in call buying, $136,073 in call selling
Strike Price: $52.5 and $55
Expectations: With the spot price near $44.50, these out-of-the-money calls signal expectations for a breakout above $52.5. The upside call activity outweighs the limited call selling, indicating a bullish stance.
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: DJT saw aggressive call buying across multiple expiries—including a bold trade in the September 19, 2025 60 strike with 119 days to expiry. Notable call purchases also focused on near-dated expiries at the 28, 30, and 35 strikes. A key bullish trade was the put sale at the 21 strike for June 20, which collected premium far below spot.
Total Values: $609,788 in call buying, $417,858 in call selling, $49,320 collected from put selling
Strike Price: 25.5 to 60 calls; 21 strike put
Expectations: With the spot price around $24.50, this wave of upside call buying—paired with the bullish put sale—signals growing conviction DJT will continue trending higher. Despite some short call exposure, the net flow is bullish.
Peloton Interactive (PTON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Persistent call buying spanned near- and long-dated expiries, with aggressive volume on the 8.5, 9, and 10 strikes for June 6 and June 20. While some short-dated calls were sold for premium, the magnitude and reach of the buying across expiries and strikes signal broad bullish positioning.
Total Values: $866,356 in call buying, $360,306 in call selling
Strike Price: 8.5, 9, 10
Expectations: With the spot price at $7.50, the consistent demand for upside strikes—especially with more than two weeks to expiry—shows confidence in continued price appreciation. The volume and value skew clearly bullish.
Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders aggressively built long-dated positions, focusing on the January 2026 and January 2027 expiries with large bets on 7.5 and 10 strike calls—some exceeding $700,000 in premium. While some near-dated puts and calls were sold, the overwhelming commitment was toward long-term upside with as much as 602 days to expiry.
Total Values: $2,641,103 in call buying, $1,608,255 in call selling, $186,275 in put buying
Strike Price: 7.5, 10
Expectations: With the spot price at $6.32, buyers are targeting major upside through 2026 and beyond. The size and duration of these trades point to strong long-term bullish conviction, outweighing any shorter-term hedging activity.
GameStop (GME)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A surge of aggressive call buying dominated May 23, with significant size targeting near-term and longer-dated expirations. Notably, heavy multi-sweep purchases hit the July 18, 2025 expiry at the 35 and 40 strikes with 56 days to expiry. Traders also picked up large blocks for May 30 and June 20 expiries at 33 to 35 strikes. Despite some call selling at higher strikes, the most substantial premium flowed into bullish bets.
Total Values: $4,556,220 in call buying, $3,844,096 in call selling, $2,325,672 in put buying
Strike Price: 31 to 50 (calls), heavy focus at 33, 35, and 40
Expectations: With the spot price around $33.18, the focus on near-the-money and out-of-the-money calls suggests confidence in a continued upside move. The buying pressure at higher strikes and longer durations implies expectations for a breakout and sustained rally, making the overall sentiment bullish.
CompoSecure (CMPO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: CMPO experienced steady call buying across multiple strikes, with particular size focused on the 15 strike for the June 20, 2025 expiration, which is 28 days away. A longer-dated July 18, 2025 call also saw accumulation, further supporting upside expectations.
Total Values: $63,044 in call buying, no notable put activity
Strike Price: 15
Expectations: With a spot price around $12.92, repeated purchases of the 15 strike call contracts with both June and July expirations reflect bullish expectations for a breakout above resistance.
MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A massive surge in call buying dominated MSTR’s tape, particularly in complex, multi-leg spreads and outright sweeps. Most notable were $11.6M in premium on 250-strike calls expiring May 30, 2025 (seven days to expiry) and several May 23, 2025 (same-day expiry) 325-strike call buys.
Total Values: $31,820,670 in call buying, no put activity
Strike Price: 230 to 400
Expectations: With a spot price around $368.80, traders are positioning aggressively for upside continuation, targeting both near-term momentum and potential gamma squeezes above key resistance levels.
Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large single block trade of June 20, 2025 calls at the 37.5 strike was executed with 28 days to expiry.
Total Values: $2,025,000 in call buying
Strike Price: 37.5
Expectations: With a spot price around $53.66, the purchase of deep-in-the-money calls signals strong bullish conviction, possibly to gain delta exposure while limiting downside risk.
MRVL (Marvell Technology)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable trades on May 23 included large-scale put selling for the June 20, 2025 expiry at $105, $110, and $120 strike prices—all far below the spot price of $60.92—indicating confidence in the stock staying well above those levels. Simultaneously, deep-in-the-money calls were bought for the June 13, 2025 and June 18, 2026 expiries, including strikes at $65 and $72.5, suggesting upside interest.
Total Values: Over $13.7 million in put premium collected and $404K in call premium paid
Strike Price: $52.50–$120
Expectations: With the spot price at $60.92 and puts sold far below it—especially at strikes as low as $52.50—the positioning reflects strong bullish conviction that the price will stay well above those levels. Additional call buying further reinforces an outlook for continued upward momentum.
Galaxy Digital (GLXY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong multi-sweep call buying occurred for June and July 2025 expirations, targeting the 25, 30, and 35 strikes. Only light call selling was observed at the 35 strike for July 2025.
Total Values: $288,728 in call buying, $58,713 in call selling
Strike Price: 25 to 35
Expectations: With the spot price at $23.66, continued bullish positioning above current levels indicates traders expect follow-through from recent strength, possibly tied to crypto sector optimism.
SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: XHB saw aggressive put selling at far out-of-the-money strikes such as the 110 and 155 strikes for June 20, 2025 and January 16, 2026, collecting sizable premium. Meanwhile, call buying at the 105 strike for June 20 expiration was modest.
Total Values: $94,500 in call buying, $16,515,900 in put selling
Strike Price: Calls: 105; Puts sold: 110 to 155
Expectations: With a spot price around $94.92, heavy put selling at much higher strike levels implies a bearish outlook despite premium collection—likely structured as part of larger hedge or spread trades.
ASP Isotopes (ASPI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: ASPI exhibited speculative call buying for both June and October 2025 expirations at strikes between 8 and 12. A large block of 15 strike puts for October 2025 was sold, collecting a significant premium with 147 days to expiry.
Total Values: $156,335 in call buying, $527,066 in put selling
Strike Price: Calls: 8 to 12; Puts sold: 6 and 15
Expectations: With the spot price around $8.93, the combined call buying and deep out-of-the-money put selling reflects a bullish stance, anticipating appreciation over the coming months.
Constellation Energy (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: CEG experienced notable bullish positioning on May 23. Traders sold deep out-of-the-money puts at the $230 strike expiring June 27—35 days to expiry—while the stock traded near $297, collecting premium with the expectation that the price will remain elevated. Bullish activity was also observed in the buying of June 6 $350 strike calls (14 days to expiry), suggesting traders are positioning for further upside. Though some same-day call selling occurred near $300–$302.50, it was outweighed by bullish longer-dated trades and aggressive call buying throughout the day.
Total Values: Approx. $340,886 in premium traded across notable entries
Strike Price: Range from $230 (PUT) to $350 (CALL)
Expectations: With the spot price near $297–$299 during trade activity, the selling of $230 strike puts reflects high confidence that the stock will stay above that level, while call buying at $350 targets upside beyond current levels. The overall flow points to a bullish sentiment.
Vistra Corp (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: VST saw sweeping bullish call buying across several expirations, particularly at the $160 strike for contracts expiring the same day. Multiple high-volume trades extended across June 20 (28 days to expiry), July 18 (56 days to expiry), and August 15 (84 days to expiry), including aggressive purchases of $180 and $175 strike calls. One particularly large order on August 15 call options at the $180 strike totaled over $957,000. Additionally, a small amount of premium was collected by selling $175 strike calls for the June 20 expiry—suggesting limited bearish positioning.
Total Values: Over $4.6 million in premium traded across all observed entries
Strike Price: Range from $160 to $185 (CALL)
Expectations: With the spot price ranging from $155 to $158 during trades, this consistent and aggressive call buying—especially further dated contracts—indicates a strong bullish outlook expecting continued upside over the next one to three months.
Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
- May 20: A trader sold PUTs expiring June 20, 2025—31 days to expiry—at the $7 strike while the stock was trading at $7.57. Premium collected was $38,641, marked as size greater than prior open interest.
- May 20: CALLs were bought at the $10 strike for the same expiry with the stock at $8.02. Premium paid was $21,988, also flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
- May 21: Another PUT was sold at the $7 strike expiring June 20, 2025—30 days to expiry—with the stock at $7.19. Premium collected totaled $45,000.
- May 22: CALLs were bought at the $8 strike expiring June 20, 2025—29 days to expiry—when the stock was at $7.18. Premium paid was $19,457.
Total Premium: $125,086
Strike Prices: $7 PUTs sold, $8 and $10 CALLs bought
Expectations: The sale of $7 PUTs below the spot price indicates confidence that PDYN will remain above this level, suggesting a bullish outlook. The purchase of $8 and $10 CALLs further supports expectations of upward price movement into June.
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
TriMas Corp (TRS)
Buyer: Sedaghat Shawn (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 72,937 (+4.0%)
Price: USD 26.16
Total Value: USD 1,908,214
TruBridge Inc (TBRG)
Buyer: L6 Holdings Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+1.3%)
Price: USD 24.01
Total Value: USD 600,250
TruBridge Inc (TBRG)
Buyer: L6 Holdings Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 23.98
Total Value: USD 359,700
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)
Buyer: O’Byrne Kevin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,500 (+140.8%)
Price: USD 76.05
Total Value: USD 342,240
First Bancorp (North Carolina) (FBNC)
Buyer: Taylor Frederick Leslie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,238 (+15.8%)
Price: USD 41.29
Total Value: USD 216,251
US Insider Sales
Centuri Holdings Inc (CTRI)
Seller: Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 13,207,142 (-18.4%)
Price: USD 17.50
Total Value: USD 231,124,985
Walmart Inc (WMT)
Seller: Walton Family Holdings Trust (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 1,136,619 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 96.26
Total Value: USD 109,416,401
Walmart Inc (WMT)
Seller: Walton Family Holdings Trust (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 423,904 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 96.10
Total Value: USD 40,737,683
Dutch Bros Inc (BROS)
Seller: Boersma Travis (Executive Chairman of Board)
Shares Sold: 292,274 (-8.1%)
Price: USD 66.09
Total Value: USD 19,315,950
Dutch Bros Inc (BROS)
Seller: DM Trust Aggregator, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 292,274 (-8.1%)
Price: USD 66.09
Total Value: USD 19,315,950
Dutch Bros Inc (BROS)
Seller: Boersma Travis (Executive Chairman of Board)
Shares Sold: 186,264 (-5.7%)
Price: USD 68.27
Total Value: USD 12,716,802
Dutch Bros Inc (BROS)
Seller: DM Trust Aggregator, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 186,264 (-5.7%)
Price: USD 68.27
Total Value: USD 12,716,802
Seagate Technology PLC (STX)
Seller: Mosley William D (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 51,000 (-9.5%)
Price: USD 110.00
Total Value: USD 5,610,077
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc (KBDC)
Seller: Rabil Albert (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 314,465 (-67.5%)
Price: USD 15.90
Total Value: USD 4,999,994
McKesson Corp (MCK)
Seller: Vitalone Britt J. (EVP & CFO)
Shares Sold: 6,336 (-30.0%)
Price: USD 717.30
Total Value: USD 4,544,813
CDN Insider Purchases
Dye & Durham Ltd (DND)
Buyer: Plantro Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+1.6%)
Price: CAD 9.50
Total Value: CAD 1,186,975
Morguard Corp (MRC)
Buyer: Robertson, Bruce Keith (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,800 (+34.8%)
Price: CAD 113.00
Total Value: CAD 1,107,400
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Money, Laura Ann (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 11,380 (+137.3%)
Price: CAD 87.88
Total Value: CAD 1,000,074
Parkit Enterprise Inc (PKT)
Buyer: Dunkley, Bradley Roy (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,917,857 (+876.9%)
Price: CAD 0.43
Total Value: CAD 824,679
Defense Metals Corp (DEFN)
Buyer: de Selliers de Moranville, Guy Jacques (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,133,333 (+1469.9%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 620,000
Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Gubbins Cox, Alejandro Emiliano (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,200,000 (+8.8%)
Price: CAD 0.31
Total Value: CAD 682,000
Morguard Corp (MRC)
Buyer: Armoyan, Sime (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,200 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 111.98
Total Value: CAD 582,290
Stantec Inc (STN)
Buyer: Brown, Shelley Ann Marie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,080
Price: CAD 138.78
Total Value: CAD 149,882
Extendicare Inc (EXE)
Buyer: Manji, Samir Aziz (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+9.5%)
Price: CAD 14.24
Total Value: CAD 142,430
Vecima Networks Inc (VCM)
Buyer: Kumar, Surinder Ghai (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 10.50
Total Value: CAD 21,000
WELL Health Technologies Corp (WELL)
Buyer: Shahbazi, Hamed (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,200 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 4.04
Total Value: CAD 4,848
Nova Leap Health Corp (NLH)
Buyer: Myles, R. Wayne (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 170,000 (+17.5%)
Price: CAD 0.28
Total Value: CAD 47,804
Inventus Mining Corp (IVS)
Buyer: Milne, Glen Alexander (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 423,000
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 47,376
Mattr Corp (MATR)
Buyer: Cillis, Laura Ann (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000
Price: CAD 9.41
Total Value: CAD 47,050
BTQ Technologies Corp (BTQ)
Buyer: Roussy Newton, Olivier Francois (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 13,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 3.60
Total Value: CAD 46,787
CDN Insider Sales
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Seller: Peacher, Stephen (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 80,048
Price: CAD 87.70
Total Value: CAD 7,020,210
Power Corporation of Canada (POW)
Seller: Orr, Robert Jeffrey (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-4.9%)
Price: CAD 50.77
Total Value: CAD 2,538,510
Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (Pre-Merger)
Seller: Lachance, Jean-Paul Henri (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,600 (-2.4%)
Price: CAD 19.35
Total Value: CAD 243,810
Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)
Seller: Emerson, Christopher (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,000 (-27.3%)
Price: CAD 33.50
Total Value: CAD 201,004
Mattr Corp (MATR)
Seller: Hibben, Alan Roy (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,995 (-8.7%)
Price: CAD 9.43
Total Value: CAD 75,393
Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
Seller: McKay, David Ian (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,304 (-77.6%)
Price: CAD 174.06
Total Value: CAD 3,534,159
George Weston Ltd (WN)
Seller: Dufresne, Richard (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-60.1%)
Price: CAD 267.12
Total Value: CAD 2,671,248
Geodrill Limited
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 421,200 (-7.0%)
Price: CAD 3.55
Total Value: CAD 1,495,260
Loblaw Companies Ltd (L)
Seller: Leger, Jeffrey Francis (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,200 (-47.4%)
Price: CAD 225.00
Total Value: CAD 495,000
Stantec Inc (STN)
Seller: Brown, Shelley Ann Marie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,048
Price: CAD 138.61
Total Value: CAD 283,865
TC Energy Corp (TRP)
Seller: Tally, Troy (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,477
Price: USD 49.78
Total Value: USD 123,306
Institutional Spotlight: Key Filings Reflect Strong Accumulation Across Select Equities
A flurry of institutional filings on May 23, 2025, revealed a decisive uptick in ownership activity across several names, particularly within the healthcare, telecommunications, and closed-end fund spaces.
Beryl Capital Management LLC, led by David Witkin, disclosed a significant position in Inozyme Pharma Inc. (INZY), amassing 6,321,584 shares, equating to 9.80% ownership. This level of stake suggests high conviction and potentially a strategic investment thesis in the rare disease biotech firm, which has recently seen increased speculative interest.
Meanwhile, Redmile Group LLC, under Jeremy Green, reported a meaningful position in Atara Biotherapeutics Inc. (ATRA), with 705,207 shares, representing 9.90% ownership. Redmile’s involvement, known for its focus on innovative healthcare, may signal institutional confidence in Atara’s pipeline developments or potential M&A appeal.
In another notable move, Saba Capital Management LP, spearheaded by Boaz Weinstein, revealed two separate holdings in closed-end funds. The firm now holds 2,107,952 shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc. (JOF), amounting to 7.44% ownership, and an even more commanding 1,816,687 shares in Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE), reflecting 16.90% ownership. These positions are consistent with Saba’s activist strategy in closed-end funds, where the firm often seeks to capitalize on NAV discounts and initiate shareholder-friendly reforms.
Elsewhere, Ayurmaya Capital Management Company LP has emerged as a leading holder of Alimera Sciences Inc. (ALMS), reporting 15,139,707 shares, which translates to a commanding 15.80% ownership. This substantial stake suggests long-term commitment and possibly an effort to influence corporate strategy in the ophthalmic pharmaceuticals sector.
Frazier Life Sciences Public Fund LP reported a new position in Aura Biosciences Inc. (AURA), acquiring 6,315,678 shares, or 9.90% ownership. Given Frazier’s reputation in biotech investing, this entry could be indicative of strong internal due diligence supporting Aura’s novel oncology pipeline.
Finally, Picton Mahoney Asset Management disclosed a prominent position in United States Cellular Corporation (USM), with 1,000,000 shares, representing 12.00% ownership. This adds to the recent narrative of value-driven telecom plays attracting deep-pocketed buyers amid industry consolidation themes.
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 – 2025-05-24
IMNN, LTBR, MRUS, NNE, BSGM, OKLO, NEOV, LEU, X, NNVC, SMR, LPA, TLSA, GXAI, USGO, VSTM, NSPR, QUBT, ASPI, CREX, TNXP, CHNR, SHOT, INBS, FIP, ADCT, NEUP, ADSE, INTU, DXYZ, PVLA, SGBX, GME, WGS, BE, MIR, CRDF, BEAT, THM, UGL, GDMN, PDYN, CMPO, SLNO, TLSI, COMM, MUX, EAT, CMTL, KNSA, SEZL, STX, STEP, PSNL, GTN, CORT, VRNA, MNMD, JVA, AGX, BILI, CW, KROS, GROY, PRCH, SPOT, DERM, DASH, INSW, CRWD, RVMD, SWX, PRTH, FINV, KTOS, RDW, WWD, GENI, TAC, NUVB, VST, PCT, MAMA, WMB, ROAD, SE, CEG, PEG, FIX, PRIM, DTM, KMI, LASR, ETR, TDG, CL, LMB, CRS, TPC, HDB, FMS, TK, PM, HL, CRDO, NRG, GRRR, COOP, SR, WELL, WM, INDA, FTAI, GSHD, ARQQ, SLV, ELF, CBOE, RBRK, RCAT, CHKP, EPI, HCI, FSLR, KMB, SON, HWM, LOAR, DTE, DXD, IHD, ACI, FXU, IFN, ASND, DAC, SRE, WEC, GDS, GEV, GRND, CDE, LIF, CNP, STRL, PFGC, RGTI, AR, GPOR, SSNC, IESC, ONC, FXY, MTZ, ULS, YPF, IPI, EME, GE, TW, AXON, SFM, FXF, ELDN, CLS, GWRE, PARA, ZVRA, AN, NWSA, PTCT, SO, ALLT, BTX, KO, ADT, LI, LNT, PLTR, PPC, VGZ, AM, APP, MNST, AB, MCK, AJG, CNQ, DG, MO, RSG, TMDX, CME, EPR, RCL, NDAQ, ORLY, T, LYFT, WDC, TXRH, ERC, MGF, ATI, ARMK, CPNG, CVNA, MRCY, PBI, FAX, GILD, SA, AER, PLNT, RYTM, NTRA, RBLX, SBAC, TBLD, EVAX, ZS, NMIH, PG, SGHC, DUOL, LLYVA, INDV, DY, SHLS, WMT, ATRA, VWO, WING, LYV, LOPE, NNI, ZTS, PHLT, ALL, AMSC, RRC, ALAB, APH, ALNY, PANW, VXUS, CRBG, ITRI, UFPT, HUBB, SMMT, FUTU, CTAS, SHAK, AMWL, XMTR, LH, TEAF, EHC, DRIO, RBC, BV, EQV, CAH, JBL, NBXG, DELL, VRNS, ADSK, CIEN, JFR, FOXA, DLR, IBM, SCHW, EMHY, EMMF, FWONK, MCD, DRI, MTSI, JCI, MKL, GS, MCHI, BOXX, CNK, ESGR, JPM
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-05-24
URE.TO, EU.V, URC.TO, NXE.TO, DML.TO, CCO.TO, ITR.V, SLI.V, AAUC.TO, USA.TO, VLE.TO, LUN.TO, KNT.TO, ATRL.TO, CNL.TO, PPTA.TO, PNE.TO, GLO.TO, ARG.TO, LUG.TO, DPM.TO, GAU.TO, OLA.TO, FTG.TO, MOGO.TO, HBM.TO, EDV.TO, ARIS.TO, NDM.TO, MAL.TO, CS.TO, ARTG.V, WDO.TO, EMX.V, PTM.TO, ORA.TO, MND.TO, FM.TO, GOOS.TO, TXG.TO, BEPC.TO, FOM.TO, BLX.TO, AFN.TO, PET.TO, SSRM.TO, TFPM.TO, NVA.TO, SES.TO, KEL.TO, OBE.TO, ARX.TO, ITH.TO, LMN.V, OGC.TO, SSL.TO, ACO/X.TO, CG.TO, CXB.TO, EQX.TO, IMG.TO, CF.TO, CJ.TO, PZA.TO, TH.TO, WPM.TO, EMP/A.TO, FNV.TO, OR.TO, AGI.TO, ASM.TO, NGD.TO, ABX.TO, SIA.TO, BTO.TO, YGR.TO, ELD.TO, FRU.TO, BDI.TO, ENB.TO, SCR.TO, GRT/UN.TO, CU.TO, SMT.TO, X.TO, TF.TO, ATZ.TO, WN.TO, CM.TO, TRP.TO, WTE.TO, TVE.TO, NA.TO, AC.TO, EMA.TO, DBM.TO, HLF.TO, LB.TO, NPI.TO, TOU.TO, AIM.TO, TPZ.TO, EXE.TO, K.TO, RY.TO, CHP/UN.TO, MEG.TO, FTS.TO, GEI.TO, NTR.TO, NWC.TO, MTL.TO, BNS.TO, ATH.TO, FTT.TO, SRU/UN.TO, RUS.TO, PKI.TO, SPB.TO, KPT.TO, PEY.TO, TD.TO, L.TO, SAP.TO, CRR/UN.TO, FCR/UN.TO, STN.TO, CIX.TO, FFH.TO
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