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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 2025-2-5
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-2-5. 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.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call premium purchases totaling $11.74M, with significantly lower call selling at $1.17M. Put buying was minimal at $410K, while put selling reached $841K, indicating confidence in price stability or an upward move.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $10.99M
Expectations: Strong institutional call buying, combined with put selling, suggests a bullish outlook for Pfizer, indicating expectations of price appreciation or stability.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought amounted to $23.55M, while call selling totaled $18.90M. Put buying stood at $3.39M, with put selling at $8.25M, indicating bullish positioning.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $9.51M
Expectations: Institutional flow indicates a bullish stance, with strong call buying and significant put selling reinforcing expectations for price appreciation.
Verona Pharma plc (VRNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $9.29M in call premium bought with no significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $9.29M
Expectations: Strong institutional call buying with no put activity suggests high conviction in a bullish move.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $7.80M, while call selling was lower at $3.28M. Put buying remained low at $628K, with put selling at $4.16M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $8.04M
Expectations: Institutional call activity and notable put selling indicate a bullish stance on BABA.
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $10.12M, with call selling at $3.21M. Put buying was $5.27M, and put selling reached $5.93M, signaling confidence.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $7.55M
Expectations: Positive net premium flow, strong call buying, and put selling suggest an overall bullish outlook.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $5.59M, with minimal call selling at $763K. Put buying reached $3.23M, while put selling totaled $5.93M, showing confidence in price stability.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $7.53M
Expectations: Heavy put selling alongside strong call buying suggests a bullish outlook, likely anticipating price appreciation or stability.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought stood at $26.15M, with call selling at $18.12M. Put buying totaled $7.26M, while put selling was $5.58M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $6.34M
Expectations: Positive sentiment with strong call buying. The put activity is mixed, but the overall premium inflow suggests a bullish outlook.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $11.91M, with call selling at $6.32M. Put buying stood at $5.09M, while put selling reached $3.97M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.47M
Expectations: Institutional call buying and overall net premium inflow suggest a bullish stance.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $248K, with call selling at $238K. Put selling dominated at $4.39M, with no significant put buying.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.40M
Expectations: Heavy put selling indicates confidence in price stability, reinforcing a bullish sentiment.
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $7.64M, with call selling at $3.89M. Put buying was minimal at $158K, while put selling reached $795K.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.38M
Expectations: Strong call activity and put selling support a bullish stance on TEM.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $22.23M, with call selling at $13.62M. Put buying was significant at $19.05M, while put selling was also strong at $14.72M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.27M
Expectations: Mixed options flow with large call and put activity, but the overall net premium still signals a bullish bias.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $4.17M, with call selling at $212K. Put buying was minimal at $84K, while put selling reached $225K.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $4.10M
Expectations: Strong call buying and low put activity indicate a bullish sentiment.
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $3.09M, with minimal call selling. Put buying was at $215K, while put selling stood at $442K.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $3.29M
Expectations: Institutional call buying supports a bullish outlook.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $4.69M, with call selling at $4.75M. Put buying stood at $1.21M, while put selling totaled $4.37M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $3.09M
Expectations: Heavy put selling suggests confidence in price stability, reinforcing a bullish outlook.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $9.50M, with call selling at $6.04M. Put buying stood at $1.79M, while put selling was at $1.42M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $3.08M
Expectations: Strong call buying supports a bullish outlook.
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Minimal call selling. Put buying was at $465K, while put selling stood at $3.53M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.99M
Expectations: Strong put selling signals confidence in price stability.
DaVita Inc. (DVA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant put selling at $2.97M with no notable call activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.97M
Expectations: Large put selling indicates confidence in price stability.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought at $2.34M, with call selling at $449K. Put buying stood at $351K, while put selling reached $1.16M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.70M
Expectations: Institutional call buying and put selling suggest a bullish stance.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant put selling at $2.67M with no notable call activity.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.67M
Expectations: Heavy put selling signals confidence in price stability.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put buying at $300K, with put selling at $2.80M.
Total Values: Net premium inflow of $2.50M
Expectations: Heavy put selling supports a bullish outlook.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-2-5
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.
Haemonetics (HAE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $70, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry). The trade occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $440,360
Strike Price: $70
Expectations: With the spot price at $71.295, the trader is positioning for further upside, likely anticipating strength into or following earnings.
NVIDIA (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A long-term call trade was bought with a strike price of $165, expiring on September 18, 2026 (590 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2,332,400
Strike Price: $165
Expectations: The spot price of $123.765 suggests this trade is a deep in-the-money call, potentially reflecting long-term bullish positioning.
BrightView Holdings (BV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $15, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry). The trade occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $35,250
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: With the spot price at $16.1252, the trader is confident BV will stay above $15 or is willing to take assignment at that level.
Confluent (CFLT)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $23, expiring on February 20, 2026 (380 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2,689,500
Strike Price: $23
Expectations: With the spot price at $29.315, the put sale suggests a willingness to take assignment or confidence in the stock holding above $23.
SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Two put sales with a strike price of $95, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $597,800
Strike Price: $95
Expectations: With the spot price at $107.755, the trader expects XHB to hold above $95, potentially as a hedge against broader market risk.
Bunge Limited (BG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $70, expiring on September 19, 2025 (226 days to expiry). The trade occurred post-earnings.
Total Values: $380,900
Strike Price: $70
Expectations: With the spot price at $71.3, the trader expects BG to remain above $70.
Avadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $10, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,425,000
Strike Price: $10
Expectations: With the spot price at $8.585, the trader is positioning for a recovery above $10.
Alabama Power (ALAB)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $65, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,926,430
Strike Price: $65
Expectations: With the spot price at $106.555, this deep out-of-the-money put may be part of a hedging strategy or structured trade.
Oscar Health (OSCR)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $10, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry). The trade occurred post-earnings.
Total Values: $560,000
Strike Price: $10
Expectations: With the spot price at $15.72, the put selling suggests confidence that OSCR will stay above $10.
Chimera Investment (CIM)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $15, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry).
Total Values: $12,242
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: With the spot price at $15.125, the trader expects CIM to hold above $15.
Telus Corporation (TU)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $12.50, expiring on June 20, 2025 (135 days to expiry).
Total Values: $6,040
Strike Price: $12.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $14.735, the trader is positioning for TU to stay above $12.50.
iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $110, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry).
Total Values: $189,000
Strike Price: $110
Expectations: With the spot price at $108.895, the put seller anticipates stability or a move above $110.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $125, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,160,000
Strike Price: $125
Expectations: With the spot price at $99.08, this is a deep out-of-the-money call trade, reflecting a long-term bullish outlook.
Cipher Mining (CIFR)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $5.50, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry).
Total Values: $135,000
Strike Price: $5.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $5.88, the trader is positioning for CIFR to remain above $5.50.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two call trades were bought with a strike price of $10, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $818,500
Strike Price: $10
Expectations: With spot prices at $8.40488 and $8.405, the trader is anticipating a breakout above $10.
Ford (F)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two put sales with a strike price of $14.50, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry). The trades occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $370,240
Strike Price: $14.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $10.155, this aggressive put selling suggests confidence in the stock holding above $14.50 or a willingness to take assignment at that level.
Sirius XM (SIRI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $15, expiring on January 15, 2027 (709 days to expiry).
Total Values: $346,500
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: The spot price of $25.545 makes this an in-the-money call, suggesting an investor is establishing a leveraged bullish position.
Matrix Service Company (MTRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $15, expiring on August 15, 2025 (191 days to expiry). The trade occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $92,500
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: With the spot price at $14.0001, the trader is positioning for a breakout above $15, possibly driven by earnings expectations.
Kimco Realty (KIM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $22.50, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry).
Total Values: $29,810
Strike Price: $22.50
Expectations: The spot price at $22.485 suggests the contract is nearly at-the-money, indicating expectations of a near-term move higher.
Gates Industrial Corporation (GTES)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $21, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry). The trade occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $345,000
Strike Price: $21
Expectations: With the spot price at $20.915, the trader anticipates a move above $21, possibly fueled by earnings momentum.
ATS Corporation (ATS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $30, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry).
Total Values: $81,760
Strike Price: $30
Expectations: With the spot price at $28.875, the trader is anticipating an upward move toward or beyond $30.
Prudential Financial (PRU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $105, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry). The trade occurred post-earnings.
Total Values: $256,000
Strike Price: $105
Expectations: With the spot price at $113.35, the trader is expressing confidence in PRU remaining above $105.
GitLab (GTLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $77.50, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $481,160
Strike Price: $77.50
Expectations: The spot price at $73.41 suggests the trader is willing to take assignment or expects a move back above $77.50.
ZoomInfo Technologies (ZI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $15, expiring on January 16, 2026 (345 days to expiry).
Total Values: $466,141
Strike Price: $15
Expectations: With the spot price at $10.3448, the trade suggests a belief that ZI will recover above $15.
Alphabet (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two call trades were bought with a strike price of $190, expiring on July 18, 2025 (163 days to expiry). The trades occurred post-earnings.
Total Values: $1,760,000
Strike Price: $190
Expectations: The spot prices of $192.575 and $192.861 suggest the contracts are slightly in-the-money, signaling expectations of continued strength.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two call trades were bought with a strike price of $67.50, expiring on May 16, 2025 (100 days to expiry). The trades occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $782,320
Strike Price: $67.50
Expectations: With spot prices at $60.2201 and $59.715, the trader is positioning for a move higher, anticipating upside momentum, possibly driven by earnings.
Arm Holdings (ARM)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A put trade was sold with a strike price of $110, expiring on December 18, 2026 (681 days to expiry). The trade occurred pre-earnings.
Total Values: $4,858,110
Strike Price: $110
Expectations: The spot price at $169.74 makes this a deep out-of-the-money put, potentially reflecting a hedging strategy.
Broadcom (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Two put sales with strike prices of $230 and $225, expiring on February 14, 2025 (9 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2,334,140
Strike Price: $225-$230
Expectations: With spot prices at $231.81 and $230.52, the trader is expecting AVGO to hold above these levels in the short term.
Iris Energy (IREN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two put sales with a strike price of $13, expiring on May 16, 2025 (100 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,428,022
Strike Price: $13
Expectations: With spot prices at $10.9349 and $10.985, the put selling suggests confidence in IREN staying above $13 or a willingness to take assignment at that level.
Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $120, expiring on March 21, 2025 (44 days to expiry).
Total Values: $3,640,000
Strike Price: $120
Expectations: With the spot price at $112.475, this put selling suggests confidence in MRVL holding above $120 or a willingness to take assignment at that level.
Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call trade was bought with a strike price of $70, expiring on September 19, 2025 (226 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,222,200
Strike Price: $70
Expectations: With the spot price at $61.995, the trader is positioning for a longer-term move higher above $70.
Terex Corporation (TEX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two put sales with a strike price of $47, expiring on February 21, 2025 (16 days to expiry). The trades occurred near earnings.
Total Values: $173,380
Strike Price: $47
Expectations: With the spot price at $47.6507, the put selling suggests confidence in TEX holding above $47 or a willingness to take assignment.
Uber Technologies (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put sale with a strike price of $65, expiring on November 21, 2025 (289 days to expiry). The trade occurred post-earnings.
Total Values: $755,000
Strike Price: $65
Expectations: With the spot price at $64.98, the trader anticipates UBER will remain above $65, potentially positioning for post-earnings stability or upside.
Ross Stores (ROST)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Multiple put sales with a strike price of $135, expiring on March 7 and March 14, 2025 (30-37 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2,572,684
Strike Price: $135
Expectations: With spot prices ranging from $146.26 to $146.4, the seller is expecting ROST to remain above $135.
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
TKO Group Holdings Inc (TKO)
Buyer: Ariel Emanuel (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 59,784 (+3.4%)
Price: USD 156.84
Total Value: USD 9,376,523
Buyer: Patrick Whitesell (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 59,784 (+3.4%)
Price: USD 156.84
Total Value: USD 9,376,523
Buyer: Silver Lake West HoldCo, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 59,784 (+3.4%)
Price: USD 156.84
Total Value: USD 9,376,523
Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP)
Buyer: Dorchester Minerals Operating LP (Entity Under Common Control)
Shares Purchased: 6,500 (+15.8%)
Price: USD 30.90
Total Value: USD 200,850
Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)
Buyer: Mark A. Paup (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+10.0%)
Price: USD 12.66
Total Value: USD 63,300
US Insider Sales
Celestica Inc (CLS)
Seller: Robert Andrew Mionis (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 52,588 (-9.0%)
Price: USD 127.54
Total Value: USD 6,707,321
Customers Bancorp Inc (CUBI)
Seller: Jay S. Sidhu (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 67,000 (-6.5%)
Price: USD 56.82
Total Value: USD 3,806,846
OSI Systems Inc (OSIS)
Seller: Deepak Chopra (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-5.2%)
Price: USD 198.26
Total Value: USD 3,965,200
Waste Management Inc (WM)
Seller: Rankin Devina A. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,826 (-7.7%)
Price: USD 222.12
Total Value: USD 1,294,071
Seller: Hemmer Tara J. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,576 (-7.2%)
Price: USD 222.12
Total Value: USD 1,016,421
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 25,108 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 15.55
Total Value: USD 390,429
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
Seller: Darrin L. Talley (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,100 (-10.4%)
Price: USD 110.00
Total Value: USD 231,000
Akero Therapeutics Inc (AKRO)
Seller: Jonathan Young (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,100 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 53.57
Total Value: USD 273,182
Seller: Jonathan Young (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,900 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 54.06
Total Value: USD 264,879
CDN Insider Purchases
Fitzroy Minerals Inc (FTZ)
Buyer: John Campbell Smyth (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,500,000 (+49.6%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 225,000
Precision Drilling Corp (PD)
Buyer: Carey Thomas Ford (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,453 (+12.5%)
Price: USD 54.95
Total Value: USD 299,642
First Phosphate Corp (PHOS)
Buyer: John Passalacqua (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 301,500 (+2.7%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 90,450
Lithium Argentina AG
Buyer: George R. Ireland (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 27,000 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 2.47
Total Value: USD 66,758
Thermal Energy International Inc (TMG)
Buyer: William Crossland (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 400,000 (+6.2%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 60,000
CDN Insider Sales
Celestica Inc (CLS)
Seller: Robert Andrew Mionis (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 52,588 (-9.0%)
Price: USD 127.54
Total Value: USD 6,707,321
Seller: Jason Phillips (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,851
Price: USD 127.54
Total Value: USD 1,383,988
Seller: Todd Christopher Cooper (Officer)
Shares Sold: 9,538 (-5.2%)
Price: USD 127.54
Total Value: USD 1,216,521
Seller: Mandeep Chawla (Officer)
Shares Sold: 9,483
Price: USD 127.54
Total Value: USD 1,209,506
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Seller: Warren Paul Raczynski (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,500 (-17.9%)
Price: CAD 43.70
Total Value: CAD 327,750
Linamar Corporation
Seller: Mark Stoddart (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,039 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 56.81
Total Value: CAD 399,886
enCore Energy Corp (EU)
Seller: William Morris Sheriff (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 24,000 (-1.1%)
Price: USD 3.20
Total Value: USD 76,848
Fitzroy Minerals Inc (FTZ)
Seller: John Campbell Smyth (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,500,000 (-33.2%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 227,700
Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Tamir Poleg (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 29,446 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 5.00
Total Value: USD 147,230
Institutional Spotlight: Ross Stores (ROST)
Institutional investors have taken a significant interest in Ross Stores Inc. (ROST), with multiple hedge funds and asset managers initiating or increasing positions in the stock. The largest new position was established by Robert Pitts’ Steadfast Capital Management LP, acquiring 1,253,057 shares, representing 4.39% of the firm’s portfolio. Robert Pohly’s Samlyn Capital LLC also built a new stake, adding 292,751 shares, equivalent to 0.72% of its portfolio.
Other notable new entries include Zach Kurz’s Pinnbrook Capital Management LP, which took a 1.49% position with 32,649 shares, and Michael Englander’s Greenland Capital Management LP, initiating a 2,000-share position at 0.06% of its portfolio.
Meanwhile, Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management LP increased its stake by 322,225 shares, now holding a total of 951,970 shares, reflecting a 33.85% increase. James Parsons’ Junto Capital Management LP also made a substantial move, raising its stake by 338,880 shares, a 56.60% increase, bringing its total to 598,695 shares (2.10% portfolio weight).
Other institutions adding to their positions include Phill Gross’ Adage Capital Partners GP LLC, which boosted its stake by 261,800 shares (49.08% increase), bringing its total to 533,386 shares, and Richard Schimel’s Cinctive Capital Management LP, which increased its holdings by 13,019 shares (15.82% increase) for a total of 82,274 shares (0.72% portfolio weight).
The strong institutional sponsorship signals confidence in Ross Stores’ future prospects, with major hedge funds making sizable commitments. The high percentage of new positions suggests these firms see upside potential, possibly driven by the company’s resilient off-price retail model amid evolving consumer spending trends.
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 – 2025-02-01
VIAV, TEAM, HIMS, CRDO, RBC, CLS, CMPX, TBBK, BNTC, RDW, GTLB, KEYS, GLW, FRME, VEON, TARS, TATT, CIEN, JHG, REAL, MRCY, RSSS, REPL, AVGO, NRIM, TWST, KINS, PIPR, MRVL, PCTY, RSI, RDVT, VNO, GOOGL, PLTR, TOST, GOOG, CVNA, PRVA, SFM, AMZN, ANET, APP, ACN, TSLA, MP, VERX, AJG, DOCU, EHC, RAIL, DCGO, OWL, RZLT, BHF, LOPE, SATS, BILL, KD, AB, REVG, LLYVA, PBI, TSM, GRND, BOX, PRAX, TYL, ADSK, DPG, HTGC, LYV, PPL, BLK, NTRA, NFLX, ZWS, RYTM, META, DVAX, FOXA, EQH, ENFN, GILD, CLM, DOCS, CSCO, DUOL, CRVL, CLBT, CXDO, CDMO, WBS, DASH, KKR, VRNA, COST, MOFG, ARES, NDAQ, CNTA, FI, APD, MCO, VCTR
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-02-01
CLS.TO, LNF.TO, QTRH.TO, AQN.TO, BLX.TO, TOI.V, MND.TO, ITR.V, EDV.TO, EMA.TO, CNE.TO, QBR/B.TO, IPO.TO, MX.TO, DPM.TO, BB.TO, GWO.TO, CF.TO, H.TO, CU.TO, POW.TO, AP/UN.TO, AIF.TO, ARTG.V, IFC.TO, CEF.TO, FNV.TO, SII.TO
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