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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.
Note: 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 2025-2-10
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-2-10. 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.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium activity with $104,842,883 in calls bought and $111,765,977 in calls sold. Put activity showed $28,836,786 in puts bought and $56,918,576 in puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $21,158,696
Expectations: The net premium indicates strong bullish sentiment, with significant call activity supported by put selling. Institutional activity suggests confidence in upward price movement.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $27,369,972 with $13,817,399 in calls sold. Put activity was $7,519,933 bought and $13,555,160 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $19,587,800
Expectations: Strong bullish bias indicated by aggressive call buying and put selling, reflecting institutional confidence in continued price appreciation.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $20,632,604 in calls bought, $6,683,051 in calls sold. Put activity included $1,073,879 bought and $2,880,103 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $15,755,777
Expectations: The large call premium and put selling reflect a bullish outlook, with institutions positioning for upside potential.
Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $17,732,987, calls sold $4,057,583. Puts bought were $708,157 with $337,097 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $13,304,344
Expectations: The high call premium and minimal put activity suggest bullish expectations, with confidence in upward price momentum.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $17,866,916 in calls bought, $4,925,730 in calls sold. Put activity was $2,900,861 bought and $1,887,582 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $11,927,907
Expectations: The strong call premium relative to puts indicates bullish sentiment, with institutions anticipating continued price strength.
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $17,378,283, calls sold at $8,704,516. Put activity was light, with $183,040 bought and $963,313 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $9,454,040
Expectations: Strong bullish sentiment is reflected in the large net call premium and put selling, suggesting expectations of upward movement.
NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8,285,142 in calls bought, $2,377,996 in calls sold. Puts bought were $945,750, with $922,323 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $5,883,719
Expectations: Positive sentiment driven by call buying and put selling, pointing to institutional confidence in potential upside.
C3.ai, Inc. (AI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $5,781,215, with minimal call selling at $60,051. Puts bought were $103,472 with no significant puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $5,617,692
Expectations: The strong call premium with minimal put activity suggests bullish sentiment focused on upward price potential.
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (PLRX)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: No significant call activity. Put activity showed $4,840,000 bought, with no puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,840,000
Expectations: The large put buying without offsetting call activity indicates bearish sentiment, suggesting expectations of downside risk.
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: $1,330,000 in calls bought, with no calls sold. Put activity showed $2,905,000 bought.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,235,000
Expectations: The dominant put buying suggests bearish expectations, indicating concerns about potential downside.
Baidu, Inc. (BIDU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $3,258,008, calls sold at $194,757. Minimal put activity with $286,200 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,349,451
Expectations: Strong call buying and minimal put activity reflect bullish sentiment, indicating expectations of price appreciation.
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $806,368, calls sold $457,970. Put activity included $117,305 bought and $2,629,246 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,860,339
Expectations: Bullish sentiment driven by put selling and call buying, suggesting confidence in upward price movement.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,998,004 in calls bought, $255,678 in calls sold. Put activity included $426,117 bought and $257,209 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,573,418
Expectations: The strong call premium combined with moderate put activity indicates bullish sentiment, pointing to expectations of price strength.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-2-10
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.
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Significant call buying for April 17, 2025, with a strike price of 550, 66 days to expiry, and a premium of $6,272,000. Additionally, a large put sale for January 16, 2026, with a strike price of 464.78, 340 days to expiry, collecting $1,555,000 in premium.
Total Values: $7,827,000
Strike Price: Calls at 550, puts at 464.78
Expectations: Call buying suggests bullish sentiment with expectations of a rise above the current spot price of 529.14. The put sale implies confidence the price will stay above 464.78, despite it being well below the current spot price, potentially indicating hedging or positioning for downside protection.
C3.ai Inc. (AI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying for September 19, 2025, with a strike price of 37.5, 221 days to expiry, totaling $5,586,420 in premiums across multiple trades.
Total Values: $5,586,420
Strike Price: 37.5
Expectations: Bullish positioning with expectations for the price to rise above the current spot price of 35.34.
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for January 16, 2026, with a strike price of 34, 340 days to expiry, and a premium of $1,965,640.
Total Values: $1,965,640
Strike Price: 34
Expectations: Anticipation of a price increase above the current spot price of 33.45.
Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1.5X Shares (NVDX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for March 14, 2025, with a strike price of 14, 32 days to expiry, and a premium of $130,000.
Total Values: $130,000
Strike Price: 14
Expectations: Expectation of upward momentum from the current spot price of 12.82.
Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for February 21, 2025, with a strike price of 20, 11 days to expiry, collecting $1,167,315 in premium.
Total Values: $1,167,315
Strike Price: 20
Expectations: Confidence the price will remain above 20, significantly higher than the current spot price around 10.27-10.31, suggesting aggressive bullish positioning.
Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for March 21, 2025, with a strike price of 75, 39 days to expiry, and a premium of $199,950.
Total Values: $199,950
Strike Price: 75
Expectations: Bullish outlook with expectations for the price to rise above the current spot price of 65.55.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for March 7, 2025, with a strike price of 134, 25 days to expiry, collecting $3,270,050 in premium.
Total Values: $3,270,050
Strike Price: 134
Expectations: Confidence the price will remain above 134, near the current spot price of 134.42.
CareDx Inc. (CDNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for February 21, 2025, with a strike price of 30, 11 days to expiry, totaling $13,980 in premiums.
Total Values: $13,980
Strike Price: 30
Expectations: Anticipation of a move above the current spot price of 24.43.
Veralto Corporation (VLTO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for March 21, 2025, with a strike price of 100, 39 days to expiry, collecting $101,500 in premium.
Total Values: $101,500
Strike Price: 100
Expectations: Confidence the price will stay above 100, close to the current spot price of 99.39.
Avis Budget Group (CAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for January 16, 2026, with a strike price of 70, 340 days to expiry, collecting $420,000 in premium.
Total Values: $420,000
Strike Price: 70
Expectations: Confidence in maintaining a price above 70, despite the current spot price being 88.34.
Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for March 21, 2025, with a strike price of 17, 39 days to expiry, collecting $172,000 in premium.
Total Values: $172,000
Strike Price: 17
Expectations: Confidence the price will stay above 17, near the current spot price of 17.17.
Futu Holdings Ltd. (FUTU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for January 16, 2026, with a strike price of 95, 340 days to expiry, collecting $2,212,500 in premium.
Total Values: $2,212,500
Strike Price: 95
Expectations: Confidence the price will remain above 95, with the current spot price at 105.71.
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for March 14, 2025, with a strike price of 272.5, 32 days to expiry, and a premium of $860,657.
Total Values: $860,657
Strike Price: 272.5
Expectations: Expectation of a rise above the current spot price of 267.77.
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for January 16, 2026, with a strike price of 77.5, 340 days to expiry, and a premium of $1,943,000.
Total Values: $1,943,000
Strike Price: 77.5
Expectations: Anticipation of price movement above the current spot price of 72.97.
Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for January 15, 2027, with a strike price of 15, 704 days to expiry, and a premium of $544,489.
Total Values: $544,489
Strike Price: 15
Expectations: Expectation of upward movement from the current spot price of 21.23.
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares (TECL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for April 17, 2025, with a strike price of 90, 66 days to expiry, totaling $1,571,175 in premiums across trades.
Total Values: $1,571,175
Strike Price: 90
Expectations: Expectation of a price increase above the current spot price of 91.75.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive call buying across multiple expiries and strike prices, with significant premiums totaling over $1,100,000.
Total Values: $1,100,000+
Strike Price: Ranging from 2.5 to 3
Expectations: Anticipation of upward movement from current spot prices around 2.57 to 2.61.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for April 17, 2025, and July 18, 2025, with strike prices of 7.5 and 10, totaling $199,779 in premiums.
Total Values: $199,779
Strike Price: 7.5 and 10
Expectations: Bullish positioning, expecting price increases above current spot prices of 9.51 and 8.54.
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
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (SION)
Buyer: ORBIMED ADVISORS LLC (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 550,000 (+17.4%)
Price: USD 18.00
Total Value: USD 9,900,000
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (SION)
Buyer: Thompson Peter A. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 550,000 (+17.4%)
Price: USD 18.00
Total Value: USD 9,900,000
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)
Buyer: FRIBOURG PAUL J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 44,900 (+9.5%)
Price: USD 64.99
Total Value: USD 2,918,051
Amtech Systems Inc (ASYS)
Buyer: Averick Robert M (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 54,789 (+10.8%)
Price: USD 5.02
Total Value: USD 275,041
Bancorp Inc (TBBK)
Buyer: Brockman Todd J. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,700 (+81.9%)
Price: USD 61.85
Total Value: USD 228,847
US Insider Sales
Modine Manufacturing Co (MOD)
Seller: Patterson Christopher William (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 28,455 (-28.8%)
Price: USD 97.43
Total Value: USD 2,772,371
Fleetcor Technologies Inc (FLT)
Seller: MACCHIA RICHARD (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,427 (-16.6%)
Price: USD 375.23
Total Value: USD 910,683
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 57,230 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 15.62
Total Value: USD 893,933
Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)
Seller: Major Sean D (Executive VP & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 4,500 (-24.0%)
Price: USD 315.46
Total Value: USD 1,419,570
Capital Bancorp Inc (CBNK)
Seller: Levitt Randall James (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 14,500 (-12.7%)
Price: USD 32.30
Total Value: USD 468,367
CDN Insider Purchases
Winshear Gold Corp (WINS)
Buyer: Williams, Richard David (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+112.2%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 70,000
CDN Insider Sales
Atco Mining Inc (ATCM)
Seller: Moshevich, Etienne (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,840,000 (-91.0%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 96,800
Blockmate Ventures Inc (MATE)
Seller: Lichtenwald, Konstantin (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,020,000
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 244,800
Institutional Spotlight: Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI)
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) has experienced a significant increase in institutional involvement, reflecting robust confidence from key market participants. The company currently has 873 institutional owners, with 834 long-only positions, 12 short-only positions, and 27 long/short strategies. This represents a notable 70.98% change quarter-over-quarter (MRQ), indicating heightened institutional interest.
Institutional shares held long have surged to 265,265,889, marking an impressive increase of 133.57 million shares, a 100.91% rise MRQ. The total institutional value of these holdings stands at $6.05 billion, underscoring the substantial capital commitment from major investors. The average portfolio allocation to Sirius XM has also risen to 0.2738%, reflecting a 27.04% increase MRQ, highlighting the company’s growing prominence within institutional portfolios.
Leading the list of major shareholders are prominent institutions such as Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and BlackRock, Inc. Other notable holders include Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSMX), FPR Partners LLC, Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund (NAESX), BCK Capital Management LP, State Street Corp, and Susquehanna International Group, LLP. The presence of these heavyweight investors often reflects strategic, long-term growth outlooks.
The institutional ownership structure provides valuable insights into the confidence levels among mutual funds, hedge funds, and other large entities. Notably, Schedule 13D filings indicate active positions with intentions to influence corporate strategy, while Schedule 13G filings suggest passive stakes exceeding 5%. The substantial increase in institutional holdings highlights growing conviction in Sirius XM’s business trajectory.
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 – 2025-02-08
DOCS, LEU, SWI, AFRM, EXPE, OKLO, TTWO, SMR, MGNI, FUNC, FUTU, EZPW, MIND, INOD, IREN, VCTR, CNTA, SSNC, UPST, FRHC, HIMS, RSSS, PPC, PRTH, GSHD, FINV, PANW, FTNT, ANET, GDS, KALA, EQH, DCGO, ATAT, LTH, CARG, CEE, CART, EHC, IBKR, OWLT, MCHI, ORCL, QFIN, DUOL, IOT, RPRX, WEC, BHF, FLUT, HMN, USM, STEP, FOUR, CLBT, COOP, MDGL, AJG, CMI, CRBG, ABT, ZS, IP, ALKS, EBAY, AON, OGE, SBUX, RDWR, UGL, JD, WRBY, Z, FCNCA, META, SGHC, CVNA, DPG, MAR, DAL, AM, DVAX, SE, AXON, BSX, GRND, FMS, CME, WEAV, V, HTGC, WELL, MCO, PPL
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-02-08
CTS.TO, ELBM.V, ARX.TO, OGC.TO, HBM.TO, TVK.TO, III.TO, WILD.TO, FM.TO, DR.TO, WRN.TO, DPM.TO, POU.TO, POW.TO, TOU.TO, TOT.TO, SKE.TO, BB.TO, WTE.TO, X.TO, NEO.TO, GDI.TO, OLA.TO, DFY.TO, EQB.TO, LGO.TO, CGY.TO, LIF.TO, PEY.TO, NDM.TO, CG.TO, RUS.TO, ACO/X.TO, EFN.TO, DNTL.TO, CJ.TO, SII.TO, KEY.TO, MATR.TO, OR.TO, SU.TO, SAP.TO, IFC.TO, TOY.TO, FC.TO, ARG.TO, DSG.TO, PHX.TO, ASM.TO, ATZ.TO, DXT.TO, SLF.TO, WDO.TO, NGD.TO, AIF.TO, QBR/B.TO, EXE.TO, AD/UN.TO, MFC.TO, VHI.TO, CU.TO, PZA.TO, PPL.TO, ARIS.TO, ENB.TO, TXG.TO, FTT.TO, EMP/A.TO, CAE.TO, LUG.TO
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