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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 2025-1-27
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-1-27. 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.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Significant premium collected from puts sold, totaling $31,583,094, accompanied by $13,637,321 in call premium sold. Puts bought amounted to $9,514,226, while call premium bought reached $6,576,683.
Total Values: Net premium stood at $15,008,230, with the largest activity on the put-selling side.
Expectations: The large put-selling activity indicates institutional confidence in TSM holding above key price levels. The mixed activity in calls and puts suggests hedging or a balanced outlook with a bullish tilt based on the net premium.
DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought at $12,540,000 compared to minimal put activity, with only $70,000 in put premium bought and $642,180 in puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium was strongly positive at $13,112,180.
Expectations: Institutions show strong bullish sentiment, with the overwhelming majority of the activity in call buying signaling expectations of upward momentum.
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Concentrated activity in call premium bought, totaling $7,003,500, with no significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium was $7,003,500.
Expectations: The lack of put activity and significant call buying reflects clear bullish sentiment, likely anticipating a stable or rising market environment for SPGI.
Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: $4,712,869 in call premium bought, with $5,836 in call premium sold. Put activity included $182,793 in puts bought and $8,286 in puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium stood at $4,532,526.
Expectations: The data shows slightly more bullish sentiment driven by call buying, though the modest put activity suggests some hedging or caution among institutional players.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $32,303,914, with $24,317,190 collected from calls sold. Puts bought amounted to $8,727,089, while $5,236,679 was collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium was $4,496,314.
Expectations: Heavy call buying signals bullish sentiment, but the substantial put buying and call selling suggest a balanced strategy, likely incorporating hedging.
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $4,234,851, with smaller call selling at $502,494. Puts sold amounted to $621,350, with minimal puts bought at $51,882.
Total Values: Net premium stood at $4,301,825.
Expectations: Strong call buying and put selling reflect bullish expectations for LRCX, with limited hedging activity.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: $12,062,918 in call premium bought, with $11,106,903 in calls sold. Put premium bought reached $3,501,703, while $6,684,414 was collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium was $4,138,726.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment emerges from call buying and put selling, though the call selling and put buying suggest hedging.
United States Steel Corporation (X)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,629,996 in call premium bought, with minimal call selling. Puts bought were $113,165, while $53,210 was collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium stood at $2,554,607.
Expectations: The heavy call buying reflects bullish expectations for X, with limited hedging activity.
Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,051,190 in call premium bought, with no call selling. Puts bought totaled $65,846, and $229,244 was collected from puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium was $2,214,588.
Expectations: Strong bullish sentiment is evident, with activity dominated by call buying and put selling.
Concluding Observations:
Institutional activity highlights bullish sentiment in DASH, SPGI, LRCX, and X, driven by substantial call buying and put selling, with net premiums signaling expectations for upward momentum. TSM, WMT, AAPL, and MSFT reflect mixed sentiment, with a blend of hedging and bullish strategies. While TSM’s strong put selling leans bullish, AAPL and MSFT showcase balanced strategies, incorporating significant hedging. NEM exhibits bullish sentiment with dominant call buying and put selling, suggesting confidence in price stability.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-1-27
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.
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High-value trades involve the sale of PUTs with a strike price of $587, expiring on February 14, 2025, with 18 days to expiry. Premiums of $2,576,190 and $1,314,820 were collected across multi-sweep and non-trade orders.
Total Values: $3,891,010
Strike Price: $587
Expectations: The spot price of $597.53 is above the strike price of $587, reflecting confidence that SPY will stay above this level.
Vistra Corp. (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A significant PUT was sold with a strike price of $95, expiring on December 19, 2025, with 326 days to expiry. A premium of $1,090,000 was collected.
Total Values: $1,090,000
Strike Price: $95
Expectations: The spot price of $135.34 is significantly higher than the strike price of $95, showing a strong bullish stance.
Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple high-value CALLs were bought at a strike price of $50, expiring on April 17, 2025, with 80 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $5,990,975 were paid across several EDGX trades.
Total Values: $5,990,975
Strike Price: $50
Expectations: The spot price ranged from $47.15 to $47.23, with a strike price above the spot, indicating bullish sentiment and expectations for upward price movement.
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A significant PUT was sold with a strike price of $500, expiring on December 18, 2026, with 690 days to expiry. A premium of $8,250,000 was collected.
Total Values: $8,250,000
Strike Price: $500
Expectations: The spot price of $510.44 is above the strike price, reflecting confidence in the price staying above $500.
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High-value CALLs were bought at a strike price of $240, expiring on March 7, 2025, with 39 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $9,091,640 were paid across multi-sweep and PHLX trades.
Total Values: $9,091,640
Strike Price: $240
Expectations: The spot price of $233.63 is slightly below the strike, suggesting expectations of upward price movement.
Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant CALLs were bought at a strike price of $850, expiring on January 16, 2026, with 354 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $5,831,050 were paid across multi-sweep and SPHR trades.
Total Values: $5,831,050
Strike Price: $850
Expectations: The spot price of $661.82 is well below the strike, indicating a highly bullish outlook with expectations of strong price appreciation.
AdaptHealth Corp. (AHCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple PUTs were sold with a strike price of $12.50, expiring on June 20, 2025, with 144 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $1,073,190 were collected across BOX trades.
Total Values: $1,073,190
Strike Price: $12.50
Expectations: The spot price of $10.875 is below the strike, suggesting bullish sentiment that the price will rise above the strike.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A CALL was bought at a strike price of $17.50, expiring on March 21, 2025, with 53 days to expiry. A premium of $348,848 was paid.
Total Values: $348,848
Strike Price: $17.50
Expectations: The spot price of $16.46 is slightly below the strike, suggesting expectations of upward price movement.
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A PUT was sold with a strike price of $75, expiring on March 21, 2025, with 53 days to expiry. A premium of $466,640 was collected.
Total Values: $466,640
Strike Price: $75
Expectations: The spot price of $61.53 is below the strike price, but selling a PUT suggests confidence that the stock will move toward or above the strike.
Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: PUTs were sold with a strike price of $2, expiring on January 16, 2026, with 354 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $73,842 were collected across MRX trades.
Total Values: $73,842
Strike Price: $2
Expectations: The spot price of $1.985 is slightly below the strike, indicating a bullish outlook that the stock will rise above the strike.
Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: CALLs were bought with a strike price of $35, expiring on December 19, 2025, with 326 days to expiry. Premiums totaling $378,000 were paid across CBOE trades.
Total Values: $378,000
Strike Price: $35
Expectations: The spot price of $31.605 is below the strike, reflecting expectations of upward movement.
Valaris Ltd. (VAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A CALL was bought with a strike price of $57.50, expiring on January 15, 2027, with 718 days to expiry. A premium of $322,500 was paid.
Total Values: $322,500
Strike Price: $57.50
Expectations: The spot price of $49.00 is below the strike, suggesting expectations of substantial upward movement over the long term.
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
NB Bancorp Inc (NBBK)
Buyer: Hope Pascucci (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+53,333.3%)
Price: USD 18.53
Total Value: USD 741,108
Cascade Private Capital Fund (CPEFX)
Buyer: Paul Jay Williams (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 9,324 (+47.7%)
Price: USD 17.16
Total Value: USD 160,000
AMG Comvest Senior Lending Fund (NONE)
Buyer: Eric Rakowski (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,922 (+∞%)
Price: USD 25.33
Total Value: USD 150,000
Pioneer Municipal High Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (MIO)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 11,150 (+0.5%)
Price: USD 11.92
Total Value: USD 132,908
US Insider Sales
Procter & Gamble Co (PG)
Seller: Marc S. Pritchard (Chief Brand Officer)
Shares Purchased: 90,450 (-34.4%)
Price: USD 163.84
Total Value: USD 14,819,030
Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund (N/A)
Seller: Principal Financial Services Inc (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 343,511 (-48.2%)
Price: USD 26.20
Total Value: USD 9,000,000
CDN Insider Purchases
Thunder Gold Corp (TGOL)
Buyer: Elliot Strashin (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,433,332 (+7.0%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 86,000
Optimi Health Corp (OPTI)
Buyer: Dane Nicholas Stevens (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 733,334 (+6.8%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 220,000
Optimi Health Corp (OPTI)
Buyer: John James Wilson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 583,334 (+8.4%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 175,000
CDN Insider Sales
Bluesky Digital Assets Corp (BTC)
Seller: Shaker Heights Inc. (Director)
Shares Sold: 483,000 (-36.0%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 98,532
Thunder Gold Corp (TGOL)
Seller: Elliot Strashin (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 500,000
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 37,500
Alaska Energy Metals Corporation
Seller: Kevin Ma (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 33,334
Price: CAD 0.16
Total Value: CAD 5,167
Tucows Inc (TCX)
Seller: Elliot Lawrence Noss (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 24.00
Total Value: CAD 2,400
Institutional Spotlight: Tamboran Resources (TBN)
Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE:TBN) is an Australian-based natural gas exploration and production company focusing on developing unconventional gas resources in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory. The company’s main objective is to provide a reliable natural gas supply to meet Australia’s growing energy demands while focusing on sustainability and low-emission production methods. Tamboran is actively involved in projects that have the potential to impact the energy landscape in the region significantly.
Institutional Ownership and Sponsorship Highlights
Tamboran Resources Corporation has experienced a notable rise in institutional involvement, with 27 institutional owners now holding a total of 3,084,748 shares. This reflects a 35.00% increase in institutional ownership over the most recent quarter, underscoring growing confidence in the company’s prospects. Moreover, institutional share ownership has expanded by 0.85 million shares, a 37.78% rise from the previous quarter. The average portfolio allocation to Tamboran Resources by these institutional investors is 0.1580%, which has surged by an extraordinary 5,305.47% in the past quarter, signaling a significant uptick in interest.
Key institutional shareholders in TBN include major investment firms such as Baupost Group LLC/MA, HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC, and Ancient Art, L.P. Other notable stakeholders include Alberta Investment Management Corp, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, and Edge Capital Group, LLC. These investors are indicative of the strong institutional backing the company is receiving, further bolstering its financial position and outlook.
The presence of Schedule 13D and 13G filings among the institutional investors suggests a mix of active and passive strategies at play, reflecting confidence in Tamboran Resources’ long-term growth potential. These filings indicate that the investors hold, or have held, significant stakes in the company, and some may be pursuing strategic changes or passive investment strategies, respectively.
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 – 2025-01-25
EVAX, ELAB, NEUP, DPRO, ATRA, MIDD, SGHC, BIAF, CATX, DCGO, WOLF, IREN, TBPH, GRND, GO, MCB, OKLO, TGTX, GDS, PDD, CIFR, HOOK, CYCC, VSTM, MIND, GYRE, IRDM, LMFA, JD, NEE, QFIN, PCRX, UNFI, FUTU, IBKR, VATE, EWTX, AVGR, ATNF, BTDR, ATAT, JAGX, FINV, ELDN, BTM, LUNR, FIVE, NUTX, AADI, SWX, UPWK, BABA, AOSL, FFIN, WELL, CHWY, CMPO, CLOV, YUMC, EPAM, SNT, TNDM, RSSS, WNLV, ASPI, ATXI, CLNN, MOFG, CDRE, DORM, LUMN, CPNG, EPR, IP, BN, OWL, MCHI, BNED, LOCO, MTCH, BXP, BKU, CINT, DGX, LBRDK, INVZ, WULF, OOMA, CHTR, PHLT, STIM, WGS, BIRK, JBLU, IBIO, STAF, UAL, CRBG, CEE, CAPR, ARQT, AVGO, LI, PARA, MRX, FARO, SPOT, NRIM, ENVX, META, SNBR, ARRY, SMG, VRNA, BILL, PPBT, KGS, MFH, NRG, FMS, MO, RPAY, APD, BECN, DOCS, DKS, DT, NVRO, FIVN, ARMK, FBTC, CFLT, STNE, INOD, EOLS, SHOP, SO, ABT, PM, PCTY, RPRX, TWST, ACI, EBC, REE, EHAB, APO, SEMR, GTLB, LAZ, WEAV, BWA, FWONK, LLYVA, AB, BK, BDX, AON, NU, COOP, MUX, CLBT, CREX, DXCM, UGL, CART, LIF, REAL, ALNY, DOCU, WDAY, COMP, GOOG, USFD, FI, SE, GOOGL, MD, AMLX, CDE, LYV, NCDL, CNTA, HRI, GPN, OPCH, PAYC, VGZ, ADT, CHRW, INDB, RVPH, VVOS, ARIS, CLSK, COUR, FOXA, MDT, BHRB, CBU, DIS, RS, WMT, KMPR, XYZ, ZTS, CWH, SNY, SUI, PNC, VRRM, NOVA, TTWO, BMY, FROG, OKTA, PSBD, WSM, AVDX, X, DE, SBUX, INSM, JPI, MELI, DY, KPRX, DRI, MAMA, MURA, VERX, ETR, MP, OUT, CRH, NESR, EVRG, MCO, TROW, ARES, ARKO, HTGC, WEC, CAVA, GLPI, LH, VEON, AHCO, AZN, BX, GWRE, MSI, VIK, FR, GLBE, TBBK, SITE, V, HPF, WBS, BRBS, MRCY, IHD, PTCT, SFNC, FRME, GHRS, CME, DDOG, VWO, SSNC, GGT, WCC, GLW, INDV, SLV, VXUS, DUK, ERC, EZPW, NMIH, SEE, ATSG, GGZ, GMED, HTLF, ROST, SKX, PPL, SANM, SCI, HCI, IOT, LPLA, GDRX, EHC, ZS, ORRF, FCNCA, OFIX, PIPR, SR, CBSH, ENVA, EQH, EXC, MCD, CEG, BRKL, CARR, LOW, VRSK, CRUS, PLD, SAP, BOX, FFWM, HUBB, III, PFE, STEP, ALLT, BSX, CAT, XLF, CYH, KYMR, UNP, VNO, BAC, CIM, HUM, BLK, ESTC, CFG, HALO, RGA, USM, LTH, NEXT, EMHY, RDDT, SFM, FRPT, PINS, PANW, ZM, LOPE, OGE, VGK, APP, BTO, CPRT, GILD, EHI, KD, NDAQ, PCF, PFGC, VCRB, TRV, TT, AESI, MBB, S, POWL, CGBD, KKR, PFSI, TGNA, TJX, Z, DASH, ZUO, CWB, EBAY, JWN, NWBI, HOMB, JILL, PX, BOXX, DTM, OSW, ANET, HPE, SPGI, AMP, FFIV, HD, BL, ICVT, IMNN, MKL, GWW, GPI
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-01-25
VNP.TO, CRDL.TO, MTA.V, BDT.TO, FTG.TO, URC.TO, WILD.TO, TXG.TO, CAS.TO, IMG.TO, MND.TO, PRL.TO, BRAG.TO, ITR.V, EQX.TO, OGC.TO, WDO.TO, ASM.TO, DPM.TO, NGD.TO, BAM.TO, PAAS.TO, CXB.TO, BN.TO, OLA.TO, ARIS.TO, JWEL.TO, DXT.TO, BEPC.TO, MG.TO, AGI.TO, PPTA.TO, AD/UN.TO, ATZ.TO, ARTG.V, NXR/UN.TO, SSRM.TO, LUG.TO, AAUC.TO, EFX.TO, ET.TO, WPM.TO, CSU.TO, MTY.TO, K.TO, SKE.TO, AP/UN.TO, MI/UN.TO, ECN.TO, TVK.TO, EIF.TO, LIF.TO, VHI.TO, FC.TO, PNE.TO, POW.TO, EQB.TO, SRU/UN.TO, RUS.TO, MAG.TO, EDV.TO, TF.TO, WTE.TO, TRP.TO, IGM.TO, PZA.TO, CCA.TO, EMA.TO, GUD.TO, HR/UN.TO, SIL.TO, ARG.TO, BMO.TO, ALA.TO, TOU.TO, CTC/A.TO, DNTL.TO, DOL.TO, AIF.TO, EXE.TO, GWO.TO, HRX.TO, MTL.TO, CWB.TO, REI/UN.TO, ALS.TO, FNV.TO, ARX.TO, GFL.TO, TA.TO, RY.TO, STN.TO, BNS.TO, ENB.TO, DNG.TO, FTS.TO, SSL.TO, MDA.TO, IAG.TO
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