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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 2026-2-2
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-2. 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: Bullish – dominant call premium buying
Options Activity: Institutions focused on call accumulation, with call premium bought far exceeding call premium sold. Put activity was present but smaller in premium terms, with some puts sold for premium collected alongside lighter put buying.
Key Totals: $70,229,698 total premium calls bought; $25,072,107 total premium calls sold; $9,067,009 total premium puts bought; $6,476,251 premium collected puts sold; $42,566,833 net premium.
Analysis: The flow was net constructive, led by heavy call premium buying and supported by comparatively modest put premium. The imbalance between call premium bought and sold drives the positive net premium profile.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – premium collected via put selling
Options Activity: Institutions leaned on put selling, collecting substantial premium, while call buying also contributed meaningfully versus lighter call selling. Put buying was present but outweighed by puts sold in premium terms.
Key Totals: $10,110,238 total premium calls bought; $2,026,315 total premium calls sold; $2,840,039 total premium puts bought; $21,655,950 premium collected puts sold; $26,899,834 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium profile was driven primarily by significant put selling with premium collected, complemented by net call premium buying. The premium collected on puts sold was the largest component of activity.
Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – steady net call buying
Options Activity: Institutions showed stronger call premium bought than sold, indicating net call accumulation, while put activity remained relatively smaller and more balanced between bought and sold premiums.
Key Totals: $22,417,688 total premium calls bought; $15,414,792 total premium calls sold; $2,217,836 total premium puts bought; $2,236,224 premium collected puts sold; $7,021,284 net premium.
Analysis: The positive net premium was mainly supported by net call premium buying. Put premiums were comparatively minor and close to neutral in aggregate, leaving calls as the primary driver.
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Mixed – heavy two-way put premium flow
Options Activity: Institutions were active on both sides, with substantial put premium traded in both bought and sold categories, while calls also leaned net positive with call premium bought exceeding call premium sold.
Key Totals: $11,932,244 total premium calls bought; $8,427,741 total premium calls sold; $11,429,499 total premium puts bought; $14,098,837 premium collected puts sold; $6,173,841 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium was positive, but activity reflected meaningful two-way positioning, especially in puts. Calls contributed a net positive premium skew, while put selling premium collected exceeded put buying in aggregate.
Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish – call-led net premium
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated activity in call buying with relatively limited call selling, while put activity was minimal by premium comparison, including small put selling for premium collected and negligible put buying.
Key Totals: $5,791,501 total premium calls bought; $703,814 total premium calls sold; $20,000 total premium puts bought; $35,508 premium collected puts sold; $5,103,195 net premium.
Analysis: The flow was strongly positive and largely call-driven. Put premiums were immaterial relative to call premium bought, leaving calls as the dominant determinant of net premium.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium collected
Options Activity: Institutional flow was concentrated in put selling, with premium collected outweighing the limited call buying activity. No meaningful call selling or put buying premiums were reported beyond the listed figures.
Key Totals: $1,200,000 total premium calls bought; $3,640,500 premium collected puts sold; $4,840,500 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was driven by substantial put selling with premium collected, supported by a smaller contribution from call buying. The activity profile is dominated by premium collected on puts sold.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – resilient net call premium
Options Activity: Institutions showed strong call activity on both sides, but call premium bought exceeded call premium sold, while puts also saw activity with premium collected on puts sold exceeding put premium bought.
Key Totals: $17,127,621 total premium calls bought; $15,299,088 total premium calls sold; $2,470,991 total premium puts bought; $4,934,303 premium collected puts sold; $4,291,845 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium was positive and supported by both net call premium buying and meaningful premium collected from put selling. The combined skew across calls and puts contributed to a constructive aggregate profile.
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish – call premium imbalance higher
Options Activity: Institutions favored call buying over call selling in premium terms, with no put buying premium shown and a smaller amount of puts sold for premium collected.
Key Totals: $7,580,335 total premium calls bought; $3,886,511 total premium calls sold; $459,000 premium collected puts sold; $4,152,824 net premium.
Analysis: The positive net premium was primarily driven by net call premium buying. Put selling added incremental premium collected, but calls were the main contributor.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying outweighs selling
Options Activity: Institutions leaned toward call buying with call premium bought exceeding call premium sold, while put activity showed notable put buying alongside smaller put selling with premium collected.
Key Totals: $13,809,737 total premium calls bought; $6,081,822 total premium calls sold; $5,363,161 total premium puts bought; $1,588,014 premium collected puts sold; $3,952,768 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was supported by strong net call premium buying. Put buying premium was meaningful, and put selling premium collected was smaller, leaving calls as the primary driver of the positive net premium.
Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL)
Sentiment: Bullish – outsized put selling premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions collected significant premium through put selling, while call activity was minimal and put buying premium was small relative to puts sold.
Key Totals: $155,000 total premium calls bought; $5,362 total premium calls sold; $13,810 total premium puts bought; $3,202,170 premium collected puts sold; $3,337,998 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium was driven overwhelmingly by put selling with premium collected. Calls were negligible by comparison, and the premium collected on puts sold dominated the flow.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with light hedging
Options Activity: Institutions leaned toward call buying, with call premium bought materially above call premium sold, while put activity was present but smaller on both sides, including limited premium collected from puts sold.
Key Totals: $3,794,143 total premium calls bought; $679,477 total premium calls sold; $215,544 total premium puts bought; $141,295 premium collected puts sold; $3,040,417 net premium.
Analysis: The positive net premium was primarily call-driven. Put premiums were comparatively small and did not materially offset the call premium imbalance.
GameStop Corp. (GME)
Sentiment: Bullish – net call accumulation bias
Options Activity: Institutions showed active two-way call flow, with call premium bought exceeding call premium sold, while puts were smaller overall, including premium collected from put selling alongside modest put buying.
Key Totals: $4,186,844 total premium calls bought; $3,152,854 total premium calls sold; $201,596 total premium puts bought; $1,178,010 premium collected puts sold; $2,010,404 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was supported by net call premium buying and meaningful premium collected via put selling. Calls provided the primary lift, with puts contributing additional positive skew through premium collected.
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)
Sentiment: Bullish – isolated call premium buying
Options Activity: Institutional activity was concentrated in call buying, with no reported call selling or put-side premiums in the provided data.
Key Totals: $1,993,830 total premium calls bought; $1,993,830 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium was entirely driven by call premium bought. With no offsetting put premiums shown, the profile reflects a straightforward call-buying skew in the reported block activity.
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB)
Sentiment: Bullish – call-driven net premium skew
Options Activity: Institutions favored call buying relative to call selling, while put activity showed meaningful put buying alongside smaller put selling with premium collected.
Key Totals: $2,455,039 total premium calls bought; $277,584 total premium calls sold; $823,381 total premium puts bought; $618,285 premium collected puts sold; $1,972,359 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was supported by net call premium buying. Put-side activity was notable but smaller than the call imbalance, keeping the overall net premium positive.
Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying dominates reported flow
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call buying with relatively smaller call selling, and no reported put premiums in the provided data.
Key Totals: $2,466,415 total premium calls bought; $619,412 total premium calls sold; $1,847,003 net premium.
Analysis: The positive net premium was driven by net call premium buying. With no put premiums shown, the reported activity reflects a call-focused skew in the block data.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling premium collected outweighs calls
Options Activity: Institutions collected substantial premium through put selling, while call activity was limited to call selling premium with no call buying premium shown in the provided data.
Key Totals: $973,550 total premium calls sold; $2,803,023 premium collected puts sold; $1,829,473 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was driven by put selling with premium collected. The call activity shown was limited and on the sold side, but the premium collected from puts sold more than offset it.
Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with supportive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions showed call buying premium exceeding call selling premium, alongside put selling with premium collected and no reported put buying premium in the provided data.
Key Totals: $1,423,500 total premium calls bought; $243,350 total premium calls sold; $618,922 premium collected puts sold; $1,799,072 net premium.
Analysis: The net premium was supported by net call premium buying and additional premium collected via put selling. The combination of call skew and premium collected from puts sold contributed to the positive net premium.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. – Class B (BRKB)
Sentiment: Mixed – heavy put selling versus put buying
Options Activity: Institutions were more active on the put side, with significant put selling premium collected alongside meaningful put buying premium, while call activity skewed toward call selling premium with minimal call buying premium.
Key Totals: $5,530 total premium calls bought; $420,720 total premium calls sold; $537,795 total premium puts bought; $2,718,050 premium collected puts sold; $1,765,065 net premium.
Analysis: Net premium was positive and supported by substantial premium collected from put selling, while put buying also registered meaningful premium. Calls were smaller overall and leaned toward call selling, producing a more two-way profile despite the positive net premium.
Tickers: AAPL, TSM, INTC, MU, CORZ, WDC, MSFT, BE, AMD, OWL, VZ, GME, ETN, RKLB, PTON, CAT, PAAS, BRKB
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 2026-2-2
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.
Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys across expiries, including long-dated June 18, 2026 calls at strike 57.5 (spot around 48-49, strike 17-19% above spot) with size > prior OI, and shorter-term February 20, 2026 calls at strike 52 (spot around 49, strike ~6% above spot) with large clustered volume > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid totals several million dollars across blocks (e.g., ~$672k to $1.1M on long-dated, ~$995k+ on shorter).
Strike Price: Primarily 52 (short-term) and 57.5 (long-term).
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strikes above the spot price, establishing new bullish positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest. For the June 18, 2026 expiry (approximately 136 days to expiration), this reflects commitment to upside beyond current levels. For the February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 18 days to expiration), aggressive buying at the 52 strike indicates expectation of near-term movement higher.
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 27, 2026 expiry at strike 62 (spot around 58, strike ~7% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $149k and $147k on blocks.
Strike Price: 62.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above the spot price on the February 27, 2026 expiry (approximately 25 days to expiration), with trade size exceeding prior open interest to open new bullish exposure.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buys on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 370 (spot around 349, strike ~6% above spot), many via sweeps/splits/multi-leg with size > prior OI in aggregate.
Total Values: Premium paid totals several million across numerous blocks (e.g., $650k, $1.66M, $825k).
Strike Price: 370.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above spot on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), with high volume and size > prior OI indicating significant new bullish positioning in the semiconductor sector.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on August 21, 2026 expiry at strike 480 (spot around 429, strike ~12% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $3.7M and $1.8M on blocks.
Strike Price: 480.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls well above the spot price on the August 21, 2026 expiry (approximately 200 days to expiration), establishing new long-term bullish exposure as size exceeded prior open interest.
Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on July 17, 2026 expiry at strike 8 (spot around 5.7, strike ~40% above spot) with multiple blocks size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid totals over $2M across splits/trades (e.g., $1.06M, $425k).
Strike Price: 8.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep out-of-the-money calls on the July 17, 2026 expiry (approximately 165 days to expiration), reflecting aggressive new bullish bets on substantial upside as sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells on May 15, 2026 expiry at strike 30 (spot around 31.8, strike ~6% below spot) via multi-sweep with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium collected around $1.78M main block plus smaller.
Strike Price: 30.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling puts below the spot price on the May 15, 2026 expiry (approximately 102 days to expiration), with trade size exceeding prior open interest to open new bullish exposure through premium collection and obligation well under current levels.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 27, 2026 expiry at strike 245 (spot around 237-238, strike ~3% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $3.8M on blocks.
Strike Price: 245.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls slightly above spot on the February 27, 2026 expiry (approximately 25 days to expiration), indicating new bullish positioning as size exceeded prior open interest.
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 6, 2026 expiry at strike 95 (spot around 93.8, strike ~1% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $416k and $371k.
Strike Price: 95.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls near/above spot on the March 6, 2026 expiry (approximately 36 days to expiration from late January trade), opening new bullish exposure with size > prior open interest.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 34 (spot around 23.7, strike ~43% above spot) via sweeps/splits with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $43k and $130k.
Strike Price: 34.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), establishing new aggressive bullish positioning as sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells on April 17, 2026 expiry at strike 14 (spot around 13.3, strike ~5% above spot in some, but sold lower relative in context) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium collected around $725k, $2.4M, and smaller.
Strike Price: 14.
Analysis: Sellers collected substantial premium by selling puts near or slightly above spot on the April 17, 2026 expiry (approximately 74 days to expiration), with large sizes > prior open interest indicating bullish premium collection where downside protection is sold higher than deep below spot.
SentinelOne, Inc. (S)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 17 (spot around 14.3, strike ~19% above spot) with clustered volume > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $247k main sweep plus smaller.
Strike Price: 17.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), opening new bullish exposure as aggregate size exceeded prior open interest.
Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on July 17, 2026 expiry at strike 55 (spot around 54, strike ~2% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $1.42M.
Strike Price: 55.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls slightly above spot on the July 17, 2026 expiry (approximately 165 days to expiration), establishing new long-term bullish positioning as size exceeded prior open interest.
Lands’ End, Inc. (LE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells on June 18, 2026 expiry at strike 17.5 (spot around 18, strike ~3% below spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium collected around $90k and $88k on blocks.
Strike Price: 17.5.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling puts below the spot price on the June 18, 2026 expiry (approximately 136 days to expiration), with trade size exceeding prior open interest to open new bullish exposure through premium collection where the strike is sold lower than current levels.
Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 20, 2026 expiry at strike 5 (spot around 4.885, strike ~2% above spot) with size > prior OI, and on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 5 (spot around 5.055, strike ~1% below spot in some).
Total Values: Premium paid around $187k, $100k, $87k on short-term, and $182k, $112k, $70k on longer.
Strike Price: 5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls near or slightly above spot on the February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 18 days to expiration) and March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to establish new bullish positioning.
QuantumScape Corporation (QS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 13, 2026 expiry at strike 9.5 (spot around 8.7-8.8, strike ~8-9% above spot) with size > prior OI via sweeps and trades.
Total Values: Premium paid around $168k main sweep plus smaller blocks.
Strike Price: 9.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above the spot price on the February 13, 2026 expiry (approximately 11 days to expiration), with trade size exceeding prior open interest to open new bullish exposure.
GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NVDL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 6, 2026 expiry at strike 95 (spot around 89, strike ~6% above spot) with size > prior OI across multiple trades.
Total Values: Premium paid totals several hundred thousand across blocks (e.g., $132k, $94k, $57k).
Strike Price: 95.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above spot on the February 6, 2026 expiry (approximately 4 days to expiration), indicating new bullish positioning as sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on April 17, 2026 expiry at strike 60 (spot around 46-47, strike ~27-28% above spot) with size > prior OI in clustered trades.
Total Values: Premium paid around $370k main split plus $120k, $32k, and multiple $36k blocks.
Strike Price: 60.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep out-of-the-money calls on the April 17, 2026 expiry (approximately 74 days to expiration), establishing aggressive new bullish exposure as sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Anterix Inc. (ATEX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 22.5 (spot around 27.7, strike ~19% below spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium collected $40k.
Strike Price: 22.5.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling puts well below the spot price on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), with trade size exceeding prior open interest to open new bullish exposure through premium collection.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on April 17, 2026 expiry at strike 17 (spot around 16.1, strike ~5% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $40,500.
Strike Price: 17.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above spot on the April 17, 2026 expiry (approximately 74 days to expiration), opening new bullish positioning as size exceeded prior open interest.
Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 1 (spot around 0.36, strike significantly above spot but deep OTM relative) with size > prior OI via splits and trades.
Total Values: Premium collected around $401k main, $367k, and smaller.
Strike Price: 1.
Analysis: Sellers collected substantial premium by selling puts on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), with large sizes > prior open interest indicating bullish premium collection.
iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 31, 2026 expiry at strike 106 (spot around 71-72, strike ~48% above spot) with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid around $128k and $89k.
Strike Price: 106.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep out-of-the-money calls on the March 31, 2026 expiry (approximately 57 days to expiration), reflecting new aggressive bullish bets as sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 6, 2026 expiry at strike 100 (spot around 80, strike ~24% above spot) with size > prior OI via multi-sweep.
Total Values: Premium paid $234,000.
Strike Price: 100.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls on the March 6, 2026 expiry (approximately 32 days to expiration), establishing new bullish exposure as size exceeded prior open interest.
ADT Inc. (ADT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on March 20, 2026 expiry at strike 9 (spot around 8.0-8.3, strike ~8-11% above spot) across multiple sweeps, splits, and trades with size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid totals around $12k, $19k, $6k blocks.
Strike Price: 9.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls above spot on the March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 46 days to expiration), opening new bullish positioning as aggregate sizes exceeded prior open interest.
Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys on February 20, 2026 expiry at strike 58 (spot around 56.2, strike ~3% above spot) with size > prior OI via multi-sweep.
Total Values: Premium paid $469,139.
Strike Price: 58.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls slightly above spot on the February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately 18 days to expiration), indicating new bullish positioning as size exceeded prior open interest.
Tickers: INTC, NVO, SOXX, MSFT, PTON, SILJ, AMD, NBIS, BMNR, OWL, S, PAAS, LE, VZLA, QS, NVDL, DAR, ATEX, BKD, NAKA, SLV, CSCO, ADT, BROS
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
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 21,708 (+0.4%)
Price: US$65.56
Total Value: US$1,423,176.48
AllianzGI Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 40,566 (+0.4%)
Price: US$13.44
Total Value: US$545,207.04
Community Bancorp (Nevada) (CBONQ)
Buyer: Christopher L. Caldwell (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 300 (+2.8%)
Price: US$31.75
Total Value: US$9,525.00
Buyer: Christopher L. Caldwell (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 700 (+7.0%)
Price: US$31.78
Total Value: US$22,246.00
Buyer: Wayne Lamberton (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+30.5%)
Price: US$31.19
Total Value: US$62,380.00
CNB Financial Corp (Massachusetts) (CFNA)
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Powell (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 975 (+0.7%)
Price: US$27.28
Total Value: US$26,598.00
Buyer: Michael D. Peduzzi (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 900 (+2.1%)
Price: US$27.30
Total Value: US$24,570.00
First Community Bankshares Inc (FCBC)
Buyer: Derek A. Bonnett (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 501 (+inf%)
Price: US$34.93
Total Value: US$17,499.93
New Germany Fund Inc (GF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,749 (+0.2%)
Price: US$11.99
Total Value: US$56,940.51
Elutia Inc (ELUT)
Buyer: Guido J. Neels (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+20.3%)
Price: US$1.04
Total Value: US$20,800.00
US Insider Sales
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 157,827 (-0.6%)
Price: US$15.46
Total Value: US$2,440,005.42
Graco Inc (GGG)
Seller: Claudio Merengo (Officer)
Shares Sold: 14,410 (-42.1%)
Price: US$87.03
Total Value: US$1,254,085.01
Seller: Peter J. O’Shea (Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,820 (-37.4%)
Price: US$88.10
Total Value: US$777,006.72
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp (PNRG)
Seller: Robert de Rothschild (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-4.7%)
Price: US$181.81
Total Value: US$1,818,100.00
Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
Seller: Deanna D. Strable-Soethout (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,340 (-5.1%)
Price: US$95.00
Total Value: US$697,300.00
Renasant Corp (RNST)
Seller: James C. Mabry IV (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,500 (-10.6%)
Price: US$37.83
Total Value: US$472,932.50
Popular Inc (BPOP)
Seller: Alejandro M. Ballester (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,360 (-3.9%)
Price: US$132.50
Total Value: US$312,700.00
Waste Management Inc (WM)
Seller: Christopher P. DeSantis (Officer)
Shares Sold: 215 (-2.2%)
Price: US$218.85
Total Value: US$47,052.77
Seller: Donald J. Smith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 690 (-4.9%)
Price: US$219.59
Total Value: US$151,513.65
Seller: Kimberly G. Stith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 157 (-3.2%)
Price: US$219.65
Total Value: US$34,485.36
Seller: David L. Reed (Officer)
Shares Sold: 270 (-3.0%)
Price: US$218.62
Total Value: US$59,028.29
Seller: John J. Morris (Officer)
Shares Sold: 690 (-0.6%)
Price: US$219.49
Total Value: US$151,444.65
Seller: John A. Carroll (Officer)
Shares Sold: 220 (-2.3%)
Price: US$219.57
Total Value: US$48,305.62
Seller: Charles C. Boettcher (Officer)
Shares Sold: 689 (-1.2%)
Price: US$219.32
Total Value: US$151,111.48
Seller: Michael J. Watson (Officer)
Shares Sold: 687 (-1.4%)
Price: US$219.79
Total Value: US$150,995.73
Seller: Tara J. Hemmer (Officer)
Shares Sold: 690 (-0.8%)
Price: US$219.71
Total Value: US$151,596.45
Seller: Varkey Johnson (Officer)
Shares Sold: 428 (-4.0%)
Price: US$219.64
Total Value: US$94,003.78
Seller: Rafael Carrasco (Officer)
Shares Sold: 690 (-2.9%)
Price: US$219.01
Total Value: US$151,113.73
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc (CFR)
Seller: Bobby Berman (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-3.4%)
Price: US$137.07
Total Value: US$137,070.00
Timberland Bancorp Inc (TSBK)
Seller: Andrea M. Clinton (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,600 (-15.2%)
Price: US$39.19
Total Value: US$62,704.00
Chemung Financial Corp (CHMG)
Seller: Thomas R. Tyrrell (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500 (-5.4%)
Price: US$61.00
Total Value: US$30,500.00
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 6,670 (-0.4%)
Price: US$8.16
Total Value: US$54,427.20
CDN Insider Purchases
Showcase Minerals Inc (SHOW)
Buyer: Rene Bernard (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 715,000
Price: CA$0.07
Total Value: CA$50,050.00
Elcora Advanced Materials Corp (ERA)
Buyer: Denis Choquette (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 816,667 (+52.6%)
Price: CA$0.12
Total Value: CA$98,000.04
Bayhorse Silver Inc (BHS)
Buyer: Graeme O’Neill (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,500,000
Price: CA$0.15
Total Value: CA$225,000.00
Aris Mining Corp (ARIS)
Buyer: Oliver Dachsel (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 16,500 (+15.9%)
Price: CA$24.48
Total Value: CA$403,920.00
CDN Insider Sales
Alkane Resources Ltd (ALK)
Seller: Frazer William Bourchier (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 80,912 (-2.3%)
Price: CA$1.35
Total Value: CA$109,231.20
Institutional Spotlight: February 2, 2026
PEARSON PLC
CEVIAN CAPITAL II GP LTD is listed as a major institutional holder, reporting a position of 105,662,875 SH, representing 16.63% Ownership.
LND
KOPERNIK GLOBAL INVESTORS LLC is reported as a major institutional holder with 6,509,500 SH, equating to 6.34% Ownership.
PLRX
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC disclosed a holding of 3,037,695 SH, accounting for 4.90% Ownership.
SATL
DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP reported ownership of 2,325,878 SH, representing 1.76% Ownership.
BV
VAN BERKOM ASSOCIATES INC is listed as a major institutional holder with 4,858,860 SH, corresponding to 5.10% Ownership.
NSPR
STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN PLC reported a holding of 3,173,364 SH, representing 7.49% Ownership.
Tickers: LND, PLRX, SATL, BV, NSPR
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.
US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
VIVS, DECK, GXAI, PODC, PMN, MAN, APD, CNTM, CL, CNTX, DXYZ, BDSX, INBX, CHD, GLTO, MOD, LUCD, ASC, MO, EKSO, VTVT, LNSR, CVX, PEP, GH, ELVN, AB, AR, EQ, BEN, LITE, MPTI, GE, FFWM, DGX, TGT, AXGN, EQT, FXNC, KGS, CRC, FRME, BIIB, RPRX, ERAS, MDT, INDV, GPOR, KO, LMT, COEP, MRK, TTMI, CAH, FIVE, ARKO, GILD, NMTC, ORRF, AD, EZPW, BHRB, RGA, NHI, HMN, CBUS, EDU, SOPH, JBIO, GPCR, TGNA, WMT, DOW, WELL, BMY, PCVX, BVS, COP, FNLC, FOXA, GOLF, EPR, PFE, FCF, GEV, AVA, BDX, NXG, ROST, TBT, TARA, AMP, DEA, CB, VCTR, DIS, PSEC, MCK, REPYY, RRC, XLE, VTR, CVBF, BTO
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
DRX.TO, BEPC.TO, SHLE.TO, VNP.TO, ELVA.TO, AQN.TO, BCE.TO, EFX.TO, QBR/B.TO, BEI/UN.TO, SES.TO, CGY.TO, MTY.TO, PRL.TO, TOU.TO, KMP/UN.TO, VLE.TO, ACO/X.TO, PEY.TO, GRT/UN.TO, ONEX.TO
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