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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 2025-12-1

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-12-1. Each section highlights significant institutional activity, providing sentiment, key observations, and market expectations based on the data. All numbers represent large block trades likely executed by institutional players, not total-market figures.

Note: This report highlights institutional block option flow based on net premium. Strike prices and expiration dates are not available with block data.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call premium investment
Options Activity: Institutions aggressively bought call options, investing substantial premium while selling smaller call volumes and collecting minimal put premium, indicating directional upside positioning.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $145,464,000; total call premium sold $57,831,600; total put premium bought $77,000; premium collected from puts sold $87,709,400; net premium $87,632,400.
Analysis: The data shows heavy net premium outflow into calls after accounting for sales, reflecting institutional commitment to bullish exposure through large block trades.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – net call premium dominance
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in two-way call flow with net buying alongside significant put selling to collect premium, suggesting overall bullish stance with income from short puts.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $12,672,059; total call premium sold $8,151,112; total put premium bought $4,956,474; premium collected from puts sold $9,869,375; net premium $9,433,848.
Analysis: Net positive premium flow highlights stronger call-side activity over put buying, pointing to institutional preference for upside participation in large blocks.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling premium influx
Options Activity: Institutions sold calls to collect premium but countered with heavy put selling for substantial income generation, minimal put buying indicates hedging limited to calls.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,414,205; total call premium sold $6,313,697; total put premium bought $11,661; premium collected from puts sold $10,445,290; net premium $7,534,137.
Analysis: The large premium collected from puts sold outweighs call selling, resulting in positive net flow that underscores bullish positioning via premium capture.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Sentiment: Mixed – call buying offset by call selling
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls for exposure while selling comparable call volumes to collect premium, with no put activity showing balanced call flow without directional bias.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,567,120; total call premium sold $7,029,100; net premium $5,461,980.
Analysis: Data reveals net premium paid into calls despite sales, suggesting mild bullish tilt in institutional block trades focused on call two-way activity.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold puts to gather premium, with minor put buying, pointing to bullish directional bets supported by income generation.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $7,920,435; total call premium sold $4,700,494; total put premium bought $11,400; premium collected from puts sold $2,225,543; net premium $5,434,084.
Analysis: Net premium favors call buying over minor put purchases, with put selling adding to positive flow in institutional large blocks.

Arm Holdings plc – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (ARM)
Sentiment: Bearish – call premium outflow to sales
Options Activity: Institutions sold calls to collect premium without buying activity or puts, indicating income generation or hedging rather than bullish pursuit.
Key Totals: Total call premium sold $4,654,865; net premium $4,728,785.
Analysis: Exclusive call selling results in premium collected without net investment, showing institutional focus on premium capture in block trades.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying exceeding put pressure
Options Activity: Institutions heavily bought calls net of sales and sold puts for premium, despite some put buying, reflecting upside conviction with protective elements.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $5,725,204; total call premium sold $1,771,222; total put premium bought $612,995; premium collected from puts sold $1,118,788; net premium $4,459,775.
Analysis: Strong call premium investment dominates over put buying, bolstered by put selling, for net bullish flow in large institutional trades.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call premium commitment
Options Activity: Institutions solely bought calls, investing premium without offsetting sales or put involvement, signaling direct bullish exposure.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $4,151,420; net premium $4,151,420.
Analysis: Unopposed call buying demonstrates clear institutional bullish intent through undivided premium allocation in blocks.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish – call premium net positive
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls net of sales and sold puts to collect premium, with negligible put buying, indicating bullish positioning with income support.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,161,829; total call premium sold $407,620; total put premium bought $60,712; premium collected from puts sold $1,053,688; net premium $3,747,185.
Analysis: Net call premium paid, enhanced by put selling, shows institutional bullish flow without significant bearish counter in trades.

The Boeing Company (BA)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling drives premium
Options Activity: Institutions balanced call flow with net selling for premium while selling puts substantially, minor put buying suggests overall income-focused bullishness.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $486,206; total call premium sold $461,137; total put premium bought $229,611; premium collected from puts sold $3,873,824; net premium $3,669,282.
Analysis: Premium collected from puts sold overshadows balanced calls and put buys, yielding net positive flow indicative of bullish institutional strategy.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish – put premium collection emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and heavily sold puts for income, with single put buy, pointing to bullish view augmented by premium harvesting.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $732,025; total call premium sold $193,510; total put premium bought $3,363,260; premium collected from puts sold $6,479,638; net premium $3,654,893.
Analysis: Despite notable put buying, the dominant put selling premium creates net bullish flow alongside call net buys in block activity.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put support
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold puts for premium collection, minor put buying indicates directional bullishness with limited protection.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $4,202,784; total call premium sold $3,183,762; total put premium bought $187,274; premium collected from puts sold $2,757,950; net premium $3,589,698.
Analysis: Net call premium investment combined with put selling yields strong positive flow, reflecting institutional upside bias in large trades.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – call volume premium edge
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold puts to collect premium, with put buying present, showing balanced yet net bullish institutional engagement.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $9,868,567; total call premium sold $6,966,688; total put premium bought $2,070,448; premium collected from puts sold $2,404,658; net premium $3,236,089.
Analysis: Call buying premium surpasses sales and put buys, reinforced by put selling, for net bullish institutional flow.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. – Class B (BRKB)
Sentiment: Bearish – call premium collection only
Options Activity: Institutions exclusively sold calls to gather premium, absent other activity, suggesting hedging or income without bullish commitment.
Key Totals: Total call premium sold $3,329,608; net premium $2,961,508.
Analysis: Sole call selling results in premium inflow without net payment, indicating non-bullish institutional positioning in blocks.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling premium boost
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold puts significantly for income, with minor put buying, reflecting bullish directional flow with premium capture.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,559,171; total call premium sold $1,011,020; total put premium bought $147,579; premium collected from puts sold $2,339,605; net premium $2,740,177.
Analysis: Net call buys plus substantial put selling premium drive positive net flow, underscoring institutional bullish intent.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward call investment
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls exclusively, directing premium without sales or puts, indicating pure upside exposure.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,329,600; net premium $2,329,600.
Analysis: Undiluted call buying premium shows direct bullish commitment by institutions in large block trades.

Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Sentiment: Bullish – call premium with put income
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls net of minor sales and sold puts for premium, negligible put buying points to bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,274,385; total call premium sold $124,555; total put premium bought $7,530; premium collected from puts sold $113,154; net premium $2,255,454.
Analysis: Dominant call buying premium, aided by put selling, creates net positive flow in institutional activity.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (FBIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – dedicated call premium
Options Activity: Institutions focused solely on call buying, investing premium without other trades, signaling clear bullish direction.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,086,860; net premium $2,086,860.
Analysis: Exclusive call premium payment reflects straightforward institutional bullish exposure in blocks.

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)
Sentiment: Bullish – targeted call acquisition
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls without additional activity, channeling premium into upside bets.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,060,000; net premium $2,060,000.
Analysis: Pure call buying demonstrates focused institutional bullishness through premium commitment.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG)
Sentiment: Bullish – call premium dedication
Options Activity: Institutions invested in calls exclusively, absent sales or puts, indicating direct bullish intent.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,021,040; net premium $2,021,040.
Analysis: Uninterrupted call premium flow highlights institutional upside positioning in large trades.

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying premium lead
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold puts for premium, with small put buying, showing net bullish flow with income element.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,613,640; total call premium sold $118,800; total put premium bought $195,640; premium collected from puts sold $507,667; net premium $1,806,867.
Analysis: Call net premium exceeds put buying, supported by put selling, for positive institutional net flow.

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive call premium
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls heavily without offsets, directing full premium into bullish exposure.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $5,874,500; net premium $5,874,500.
Analysis: Solemn call buying premium indicates strong institutional bullish conviction in block trades.

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE)
Sentiment: Mixed – call buying balanced by sales
Options Activity: Institutions net sold calls for premium collection after minor buying, no put activity shows income-oriented flow.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $101,963; total call premium sold $2,187,920; net premium $2,289,883.
Analysis: Premium collected from call sales outweighs buying, resulting in net inflow without directional bullishness in trades.

Tickers: GS, AAPL, META, COST, MSFT, ARM, RIVN, DECK, BABA, BA, UNH, PLTR, INTC, BRKB, NFLX, BLDR, BAC, FBIN, DASH, LNG, NBIS, XOP, KRE

Important Note: The numbers above only represent aggregate figures of large block trades made by institutions. They are not total-market figures and should not be interpreted as such.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-12-1

This section focuses on unusual trades that stand out on an individual basis. These trades are highlighted for their distinctiveness, reflecting significant activity that diverges from typical market behavior.

Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 20, 2026 expiry at $155 strike (51% above spot); February 20, 2026 expiry at $165 and $170 strikes (73% and 75% above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest, indicating new long positioning.
Total Values: $1,427,640 premium paid.
Strike Price: $155, $150, $170, $165.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred nine days and eighty-one days, with strikes positioned fifty-two percent, fifty percent, seventy-five percent, and seventy-three percent above the spot price, paying a total premium of $1,427,640. The trade volumes surpass prior open interest levels, establishing fresh bullish exposure through leveraged upside participation.

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 5, 2025 expiry at $1130 strike (five percent above spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $127,040 premium paid.
Strike Price: $1130.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in four days, with the strike positioned five percent above the spot price, paying a premium of $127,040. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish bets on near-term price appreciation.

Unity Software Inc. (U)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 5, 2025 expiry at $43.5 strike (zero percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $311,688 premium paid.
Strike Price: $43.5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in four days, with the strike positioned at the spot price, paying a total premium of $311,688. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, signaling new bullish conviction for immediate upside potential.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 5, 2025 expiry at $18 strike (four percent above spot).
Total Values: $32,160 premium paid.
Strike Price: $18.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in four days, with the strike positioned four percent above the spot price, paying a premium of $32,160. This establishes new bullish positioning through modest out-of-the-money leverage.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 26, 2025 expiry at $440 strike (three percent above spot); puts sold for January 9, 2026 expiry at $400 and $405 strikes (seven percent and five percent below spot); puts sold for December 19, 2025 expiry at $427.5 strike (zero percent below spot). Call trade sizes exceed prior open interest; put sales collect premium on trades exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $3,853,000 premium paid on calls; $2,738,905 premium collected on puts.
Strike Price: $440 (call), $400 (put), $405 (put), $427.5 (put).
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in twenty-five days with the strike three percent above the spot price, paying $3,853,000 in premium, while selling put options expiring in thirty-nine days and eighteen days with strikes seven percent, five percent, and at the spot price below spot, collecting $2,738,905 in premium. Call volumes and put sale volumes exceed prior open interest, combining new bullish call exposure with premium collection implying downside protection or obligation creation, where lower put strikes enhance bullish premium yield.

GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NVDL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 12, 2025 expiry at $94 strike (seventeen percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $284,225 premium paid.
Strike Price: $94.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eleven days, with the strike positioned seventeen percent above the spot price, paying a total premium of $284,225. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, indicating aggressive new bullish positioning on amplified upside.

Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for February 20, 2026 expiry at $5 strike (fifty-four percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest on select trades.
Total Values: $141,102 premium paid.
Strike Price: $5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eighty-one days, with the strike fifty-four percent above the spot price, paying $141,102 in premium. Volumes on certain trades exceed prior open interest, building new bullish leverage for significant price expansion.

Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 12, 2025 expiry at $335 strike (three percent above spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $978,525 premium paid.
Strike Price: $335.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eleven days, with the strike three percent above the spot price, paying $978,525 in premium. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, establishing fresh bullish exposure for short-term gains.

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for April 17, 2026 expiry at $55 strike (five percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $845,000 premium paid.
Strike Price: $55.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred thirty-seven days, with the strike five percent above the spot price, paying $845,000 in premium. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, creating new bullish positioning for moderate long-term appreciation.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for June 18, 2026 expiry at $1.5 strike (ninety-two percent above spot).
Total Values: $129,984 premium paid.
Strike Price: $1.5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred ninety-nine days, with the strike ninety-two percent above the spot price, paying $129,984 in premium. This deep out-of-the-money purchase establishes high-leverage bullish exposure for substantial upside.

iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for December 5, 2025 expiry at $53 strike (zero percent below spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $535,320 premium collected.
Strike Price: $53.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in four days, with the strike at the spot price, collecting $535,320 in premium. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, generating bullish income through obligation creation at current levels, where premium collection reinforces stability expectations.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for February 20, 2026 expiry at $50 strike (six percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $812,373 premium paid.
Strike Price: $50.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eighty-one days, with the strike six percent above the spot price, paying $812,373 in premium. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, indicating new bullish bets on steady price growth.

Centene Corporation (CNC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 12, 2025 expiry at $39.5 and $38 strikes (three percent and one percent above spot); puts sold for December 12, 2025 expiry at $38.5 strike (zero percent below spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $75,920 premium paid on calls; $37,570 premium collected on puts.
Strike Price: $39.5 (call), $38 (call), $38.5 (put).
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eleven days with strikes three percent and one percent above the spot price, paying $75,920 in premium, while selling puts expiring in eleven days with the strike at the spot price, collecting $37,570 in premium. Volumes exceed prior open interest, blending new bullish call leverage with premium-collecting put sales implying neutral-to-bullish obligation at current levels.

Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 19, 2025 expiry at $15 and $14 strikes (thirty-four percent and twenty-five percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest on select trades.
Total Values: $103,905 premium paid.
Strike Price: $15, $14.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eighteen days, with strikes thirty-four percent and twenty-five percent above the spot price, paying $103,905 in premium. Volumes on certain trades exceed prior open interest, positioning for new bullish momentum in the near term.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 20, 2026 expiry at $5 strike (nine percent above spot).
Total Values: $102,920 premium paid.
Strike Price: $5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred nine days, with the strike nine percent above the spot price, paying $102,920 in premium. This out-of-the-money purchase creates new bullish exposure for moderate price expansion.

Sunrun Inc. (RUN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for January 16, 2026 expiry at $21 strike (nine percent above spot). Trade sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: $585,822 premium paid.
Strike Price: $21.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in forty-six days, with the strike nine percent above the spot price, paying $585,822 in premium. The trade volumes exceed prior open interest, establishing fresh bullish positioning for upcoming gains.

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for January 9, 2026 expiry at $39.5 strike (zero percent above spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $30,740 premium paid.
Strike Price: $39.5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in thirty-nine days, with the strike at the spot price, paying $30,740 in premium. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, reflecting new bullish intent for at-the-money appreciation.

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for December 12, 2025 expiry at $88 strike (five percent below spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $611,213 premium collected.
Strike Price: $88.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in eleven days, with the strike five percent below the spot price, collecting $611,213 in premium. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, yielding bullish income via obligation well below spot, enhancing premium efficiency.

Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 19, 2025 expiry at $57.5 strike (one percent below spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $169,666 premium paid.
Strike Price: $57.5.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in eighteen days, with the strike one percent below the spot price, paying $169,666 in premium. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, initiating new bullish exposure through in-the-money leverage.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for December 12, 2025 expiry at $37.5 strike (three percent below spot). Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: $104,800 premium collected.
Strike Price: $37.5.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in eleven days, with the strike three percent below the spot price, collecting $104,800 in premium. The trade volume exceeds prior open interest, generating bullish premium from a lower strike, implying confidence in price support above obligation levels.

Tickers: NBIS, ASML, U, RIVN, TSLA, NVDL, BITF, ADBE, TIGO, TLRY, SLV, KNX, CNC, SGML, ACB, RUN, FXI, MRVL, FRPT, HIMS

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

ADTRAN Inc (ADTN)
Buyer: Santo Timothy P (SVP of Finance; CFO)
Shares Purchased: 6,150 (+30.1%)
Price: 8.02
Total Value: USD 49,323

Socket Mobile Inc (SCKT)
Buyer: BASS CHARLIE (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.3%)
Price: 1.33
Total Value: USD 6,664

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp (KTTA)
Buyer: STEINMAN LAWRENCE (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 133,333 (+200.9%)
Price: 0.75
Total Value: USD 100,000

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp (KTTA)
Buyer: Marques Tiago (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 33,333 (+83.3%)
Price: 0.75
Total Value: USD 25,000

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp (KTTA)
Buyer: Dumesnil Simon (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 33,333 (+1333.3%)
Price: 0.75
Total Value: USD 25,000

Smart Sand Inc (SND)
Buyer: WHELAN RONALD P (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,325 (+1.0%)
Price: 2.91
Total Value: USD 12,586

Maia Biotechnology Inc (MAIA)
Buyer: Luput Cristian (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 18,145 (+4.3%)
Price: 1.11
Total Value: USD 20,230

Maia Biotechnology Inc (MAIA)
Buyer: Vitoc Vlad (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+6.0%)
Price: 1.14
Total Value: USD 56,830

Socket Mobile Inc (SCKT)
Buyer: Lazarev Ivan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 8,993 (+11.4%)
Price: 1.31
Total Value: USD 11,801

HarbourVest Private Investments Fund (NONE)
Buyer: HarbourVest Partners L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 14,263 (+2.8%)
Price: 10.52
Total Value: USD 150,000

ADTRAN Inc (ADTN)
Buyer: Theodosopoulos Nikos (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 12,859 (+32.7%)
Price: 7.81
Total Value: USD 100,429

OFF THE HOOK YS INC. (OTH)
Buyer: Gonnelli Robert Rosario (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+3.7%)
Price: 3.50
Total Value: USD 17,500

TrustCo Bank Corp N Y (TRST)
Buyer: LUCARELLI LISA M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200 (+7.2%)
Price: 42.69
Total Value: USD 8,538

SunocoCorp LLC (SUNC)
Buyer: Jennings Michael (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+13.2%)
Price: 52.00
Total Value: USD 52,000

Smart Sand Inc (SND)
Buyer: WHELAN RONALD P (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,333 (+0.7%)
Price: 2.94
Total Value: USD 9,799

Donegal Group Inc (DGICA)
Buyer: DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.0%)
Price: 20.25
Total Value: USD 101,270

Alight Group Inc (WPF)
Buyer: Massey Richard N (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+inf%)
Price: 2.33
Total Value: USD 232,500

Alight Group Inc (WPF)
Buyer: Lopes Robert A. Jr. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+14.3%)
Price: 2.39
Total Value: USD 23,899

Alight Group Inc (WPF)
Buyer: SCHRIESHEIM ROBERT A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 42,098 (+62.8%)
Price: 2.38
Total Value: USD 100,189

Tpg Pace Tech Opportunities Corp (PACE)
Buyer: Cohn Charles K. (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 144,783 (+10.4%)
Price: 1.25
Total Value: USD 180,979

Maia Biotechnology Inc (MAIA)
Buyer: Luput Cristian (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+5.0%)
Price: 1.08
Total Value: USD 21,616

Maia Biotechnology Inc (MAIA)
Buyer: Vitoc Vlad (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 22,000 (+2.6%)
Price: 1.05
Total Value: USD 23,019

Maia Biotechnology Inc (MAIA)
Buyer: Smith Stan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+1.1%)
Price: 1.04
Total Value: USD 15,582

Owl Rock Capital Corp (ORCC)
Buyer: Reddy Neena (Vice President and Secretary, Officer)
Shares Purchased: 7,890 (+inf%)
Price: 13.06
Total Value: USD 103,065

US Insider Sales

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
Seller: Mezvinsky Scott (KFC Division CEO, Officer)
Shares Sold: 276 (-100.0%)
Price: 153.17
Total Value: USD 42,275

CNA Financial Corp (CNA)
Seller: Robusto Dino (Executive Chairman, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 6,250 (-0.9%)
Price: 46.92
Total Value: USD 293,250

First Interstate BancSystem Inc (FIBK)
Seller: Susan Scott Heyneman Trust, Susan Heyneman & First Interstate Wealth Management Co-Trustees (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-4.3%)
Price: 32.75
Total Value: USD 327,500

Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)
Seller: TYSON JOHN H (Chairman of the Board, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,301 (-3.2%)
Price: 58.05
Total Value: USD 5,822,473

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL)
Seller: Ulbrich Christian (CEO & President, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 240 (-0.2%)
Price: 330.02
Total Value: USD 79,204

Summit Wireless Technologies Inc (WISA)
Seller: Scilex Holding Co (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 422,299 (-0.2%)
Price: 2.06
Total Value: USD 871,161

Rackspace Technology Inc (RXT)
Seller: SINHA DHARMENDRA KUMAR (EVP, President, Public Cloud, Officer)
Shares Sold: 91,151 (-3.4%)
Price: 1.04
Total Value: USD 94,797

Green Dot Corp (GDOT)
Seller: Brewster J Chris (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,969 (-5.6%)
Price: 12.37
Total Value: USD 98,577

Green Dot Corp (GDOT)
Seller: Fanlo Saturnino Sixto (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 13,451 (-12.7%)
Price: 12.61
Total Value: USD 169,604

Discovery Inc (DISCA)
Seller: Locke Lori C. (Chief Accounting Officer, Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-3.4%)
Price: 23.83
Total Value: USD 119,150

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
Seller: Mat Ishbia (President and CEO, Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 437,073 (-12.5%)
Price: 5.85
Total Value: USD 2,556,877

Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV)
Seller: McNab Paul (EVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy Officer, Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,657 (-5.9%)
Price: 18.14
Total Value: USD 30,058

Navitas Semiconductor Corp (NVTS)
Seller: LONG BRIAN (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,493,046 (-87.0%)
Price: 8.55
Total Value: USD 12,758,078

Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS)
Seller: SOCCI ELIZABETH A (VP, Contr & Ch Acctg Officer, Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,900 (-28.9%)
Price: 321.25
Total Value: USD 1,252,860

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL)
Seller: Ulbrich Christian (CEO & President, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-3.6%)
Price: 331.21
Total Value: USD 1,656,059

Prosperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
Seller: HOLMES NED S (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.2%)
Price: 69.25
Total Value: USD 6,925

Prosperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
Seller: HOLMES NED S (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500 (-0.5%)
Price: 69.29
Total Value: USD 34,645

Prosperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
Seller: HOLMES NED S (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500 (-0.6%)
Price: 69.29
Total Value: USD 34,644

WEYCO Group Inc (WEYS)
Seller: Combs Dustin (VP, PRESIDENT – BOGS & RAFTERS, Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,059 (-23.5%)
Price: 30.09
Total Value: USD 31,865

Cricut Inc (CRCT)
Seller: Ashish Arora (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 20,372 (-0.5%)
Price: 4.79
Total Value: USD 97,661

CDN Insider Purchases

Rokmaster Resources Corp (RKR)
Buyer: Mirko, John Martin (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 800,000 (+2.7%)
Price: 0.03
Total Value: CAD 24,000

NXT Energy Solutions Inc (SFD)
Buyer: TILSON, JEFFREY (Director of Issuer, Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 525,000 (+7.7%)
Price: 0.22
Total Value: USD 115,500

CDN Insider Sales

No sales to report

Institutional Spotlight: Rising Hedge Fund Ownership

This section highlights stocks showing notable quarter-over-quarter increases in hedge fund ownership. Below are the tickers followed by their percentage change Q/Q.

ONTO — +1266%
ETHA — +1112%
RIG — +545%
SITE — +502%
AME — +476%
WING — +409%
GPC — +395%
BTU — +339%
ADMA — +324%
SPXC — +279%
MNST — +265%
CNC — +252%
BP — +249%
UWMC — +203%
IVVD — +192%
NKTR — +188%
PNC — +163%
OC — +161%
RBRK — +161%
AVTR — +155%
TT — +151%
SNPS — +147%
AAOI — +125%
HUT — +125%
CYBR — +124%
RKT — +121%
AMRZ — +120%
NSC — +107%
PKG — +99%
HPE — +97%

Tickers: ONTO, ETHA, RIG, SITE, AME, WING, GPC, BTU, ADMA, SPXC, MNST, CNC, BP, UWMC, IVVD, NKTR, PNC, OC, RBRK, AVTR, TT, SNPS, AAOI, HUT, CYBR, RKT, AMRZ, NSC, PKG, HPE

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 Momentum Watchlist

KTTA, FBYD, SRL, MBAI, DSVSF, AG, CLSK, GANX, HYMC, SLS, GROY, INTC, THM, APLD, CRDO, BE, RIOT, CMPX, MEHCQ, VET, NBY, SINT, CDE, COHR, SGML, OTLK, DTIL, GNS, CIFR, LPTH, TLSI, CMPS, FDMT, SLV, STNE, STEM, PLTM, LITE, TRAW, VGZ, BBAI, HL, AMRK, CAAP, USAU, IONQ, EVAX, CVNA, AMPX, GPCR, FMCC, MNMD, WULF, VRT, SPPP, IPX, CORZ, STK, LYFT, RDDT, SA, MUX, PRAX, FNMA, ANNX, MTSI, NRXS, PYPD, AGX, PGY, AR, CLS, ZIM, CTRI, WDC, AURA, DYN, ARQQ, SATS, SHIP, ADSE, EQT, AFRM, MDRX, DERM, MIST, RSI, BALY, MP, SPWR, PHAT, STRW, TNYA, ADI, CTNM, ANF, CTXR, VSCO, PVLA, NRIX, GHRS, TTMI, JBIO, MU, UNCY, SHLS, RRC, RR, OUST, UGL, QXO, STI, HNRG, INTR, GRAB, AVTX, DAVE, GEVO, ANET, OSS, CURI, GDMN, AD, APGE, APP, FANG, GDOT, FORM, ALAB, STEX, SRRK, TWLO, YPF, BTX, CLNN, CMPO, COYA, EWTX, IMRX, MOD, CIEN, STAA, MRVL, ONTO, IMVT, PLRX, GNRC, PRE, CRC, OGI, DY, FTAI, DVN, GPOR, NOV, QCOM, AMZN, IBM, JPM, LION, OUT, CXDO, WHWK, DTM, NN, GEV, TBPH, JBL, ACP, ATAT, MTZ, STX, ASMB, TYG, INSM, CGEMY, HPE, URTY, APH, UPRO, TPG, RYTM, AENT, PAY, QLD, LASR, ALLT, EMR, GDE, PSX, CEG, LIF, MGM, TPC, IHD, CTMX, IZEA, TER, UWMC, ABL, GTES, ALNY, FWRD, KMI, AVGO, CNQ, DD, TNDM, MSFT, STRL, ARVN, EAT, STEP, NBXG, NRO, SLDB, ULS, VLO, XLE, ENTA, IBKR, WMT, AS, ERAS, ILMN, OVV, TRGP, BAC, EPAM, GLBE, AM, AMPG, BILL, FLR, GS, NCZ, APA, FLEX, GGT, RKT, EZPW, ON, RPID, EXC, LEG, WMB, BNR, VST, HROW, STT, CSCO, GLUE, CCCC, FLS, ADT, ASND, CRVS, DBB, AES, COMM, ST, WCC, SSO, XEL, MEGI, ZURA, KBDC, MSGE, MTUM, NDAQ, HUBB, XMTR, SCHW

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

GRSL.V, EDR.TO, AYA.TO, AG.TO, NUAG.TO, ASM.TO, ITH.TO, AAUC.TO, SVM.TO, PTM.TO, FURY.TO, GGD.TO, ARG.TO, BITF.TO, PAAS.TO, IAU.TO, CGG.TO, LAC.TO, NDM.TO, USA.TO, ITR.V, SKE.TO, VET.TO, TMQ.TO, SGD.V, KEL.TO, NG.TO, CS.TO, FM.TO, BNE.TO, KNT.TO, NGD.TO, MDI.TO, GAU.TO, CEF.TO, ERO.TO, SEA.TO, III.TO, TKO.TO, WDO.TO, URE.TO, CNL.TO, WRN.TO, AAV.TO, GOLD.TO, NEO.TO, BTO.TO, PBH.TO, ODV.V, TOU.TO, GOOS.TO, WPM.TO, K.TO, FVI.TO, OGC.TO, CEU.TO, NXE.TO, SLI.V, CAE.TO, CGY.TO, ATH.TO, OLA.TO, SDE.TO, HBM.TO, MX.TO, PNE.TO, JOY.TO, TFPM.TO, KEY.TO, TVE.TO, DPM.TO, ABX.TO, SSRM.TO, CURA.TO, EQX.TO, EU.V, PPTA.TO, AGI.TO, DXT.TO, FOM.TO, PEY.TO, YGR.TO, CG.TO, CLS.TO, LB.TO, LUN.TO, ELD.TO, POU.TO, TCW.TO, ALA.TO, PSI.TO, GEI.TO, ARTG.V, TPZ.TO, NFG.V, PD.TO, RCH.TO, OR.TO, SAP.TO, LI.V, OGI.TO, TSU.TO, CNQ.TO, OBE.TO, CCA.TO, DBM.TO, AIF.TO, DML.TO, NWH/UN.TO, MTA.V

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