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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 2026-1-5

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-1-5. 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.

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

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions focused on significant put selling to collect premiums, alongside minor call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $970,060, calls sold at $912,765, puts bought at $19,305,000, and premium collected from puts sold at $67,555,500, resulting in net premium of $48,307,795.
Analysis: The data indicates strong bullish flow through high put selling premiums outweighing put buying, with call activities showing balanced but lower volumes.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial put selling with call buying support
Options Activity: Institutions showed heavy put selling to generate income, complemented by call buying that outpaced call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $6,784,095, calls sold at $3,974,302, puts bought at $16,717,106, and premium collected from puts sold at $56,695,509, resulting in net premium of $42,788,196.
Analysis: Net premium driven by high put selling volumes surpassing put buying, indicating institutional confidence via bullish strategies.

Strategy Inc (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling outweighing put buying
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized put selling for premium income, while call selling slightly exceeded call buying but was offset by overall flow.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $4,583,904, calls sold at $9,043,426, puts bought at $206,298,942, and premium collected from puts sold at $242,413,804, resulting in net premium of $31,655,340.
Analysis: Data shows bullish sentiment through put selling premiums significantly higher than put buying, contributing to positive net despite call selling pressure.

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
Sentiment: Bullish – call selling combined with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions leaned into call selling and put selling for income generation, with minimal call buying.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $163,260, calls sold at $18,049,550, puts bought at $8, and premium collected from puts sold at $49,137,200, resulting in net premium of $30,924,390.
Analysis: High put selling premiums dominate, yielding bullish net flow even with elevated call selling.

Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)
Sentiment: Bullish – exclusive call buying focus
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated solely on heavy call buying, indicating directional bets without counterbalancing sales.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $27,070,000, with no other activities reported, resulting in net premium of $27,070,000.
Analysis: Pure call buying premiums reflect strong bullish positioning in the data.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling with call activity
Options Activity: Institutions pursued significant put selling for premium collection, supported by minor call buying over call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $146,000, calls sold at $47,252, puts bought at $11,002,100, and premium collected from puts sold at $31,117,500, resulting in net premium of $20,214,148.
Analysis: Put selling premiums substantially exceed put buying, driving bullish net premium.

Target Corporation (TGT)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions targeted aggressive put selling to collect premiums, with negligible call activities.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $25,500, calls sold at $1,800, puts bought at $6,211,666, and premium collected from puts sold at $23,836,635, resulting in net premium of $17,648,669.
Analysis: Put selling premiums dominate over put buying, yielding bullish net outcome.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on put selling for income, with minor call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $25,500, calls sold at $583,537, puts bought at $5,986,380, and premium collected from puts sold at $20,267,137, resulting in net premium of $13,722,720.
Analysis: High put selling premiums outweigh put buying, indicating bullish flow.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put selling support
Options Activity: Institutions showed strong call buying interest, complemented by put selling amid balanced put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $32,234,180, calls sold at $15,594,601, puts bought at $13,759,591, and premium collected from puts sold at $8,237,596, resulting in net premium of $11,117,584.
Analysis: Net premium reflects bullish stance from call buying dominance and put selling contributions.

Teradyne, Inc. (TER)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call buying dominance
Options Activity: Institutions exclusively pursued heavy call buying, signaling directional optimism without sales.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $10,694,817, with no other activities reported, resulting in net premium of $10,694,817.
Analysis: Unopposed call buying premiums establish clear bullish net flow.

Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced call activity with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions balanced call buying and selling, while emphasizing put selling for premium generation over put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $3,027,781, calls sold at $2,525,713, puts bought at $7,825,969, and premium collected from puts sold at $17,325,910, resulting in net premium of $10,002,009.
Analysis: Put selling premiums exceed put buying, adding to slight call buying edge for positive net.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying lead
Options Activity: Institutions focused on significant call buying, with call selling and minimal put activities in support.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $10,689,584, calls sold at $1,889,895, puts bought at $302,147, and premium collected from puts sold at $134,472, resulting in net premium of $8,632,014.
Analysis: Call buying premiums overwhelmingly drive bullish net, with low put involvement.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put selling addition
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized call buying, augmented by put selling for income amid minor call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $7,533,768, calls sold at $3,249,080, puts bought at $70,544, and premium collected from puts sold at $4,196,549, resulting in net premium of $8,410,693.
Analysis: Positive net from call buying strength and put selling premiums.

Block, Inc. (XYZ)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call buying flow
Options Activity: Institutions heavily invested in call buying, with limited call selling and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $8,760,817, calls sold at $765,772, puts bought at $474,702, with no puts sold reported, resulting in net premium of $7,520,343.
Analysis: Call buying premiums lead to bullish net, minimally offset by other activities.

Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying exceeding selling
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying over call selling, with put selling adding to the flow.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $7,708,104, calls sold at $2,283,821, puts bought at $283,418, and premium collected from puts sold at $825,987, resulting in net premium of $5,966,852.
Analysis: Net premium supported by call buying and put selling premiums.

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling focus
Options Activity: Institutions targeted significant put selling for premium collection, with negligible call and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium for calls bought at $5,258, calls sold at $2,750, puts bought at $21,600, and premium collected from puts sold at $4,585,360, resulting in net premium of $4,566,268.
Analysis: Put selling premiums dominate, yielding bullish net flow.

Tickers: COST, META, MSTR, HD, ZS, SBUX, TGT, UPS, TSLA, TER, C, FCX, LRCX, XYZ, ONDS, ABNB

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 2026-1-5

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.

ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large purchases of calls expiring June 18, 2026 (one hundred sixty-four days to expiration) at $11 strike (spot ~$13, -15%), and January 15, 2027 (three hundred seventy-five days to expiration) at $8 strike (spot ~$13, -38%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $263K and $212K on key sweeps for June expiry; $249K on January 2027 expiry.
Strike Price: $11 and $8.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck out-of-the-money, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest. This reflects direct bullish exposure to upside potential over one hundred sixty-four to three hundred seventy-five days to expiration.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 15, 2027 (three hundred seventy-five days to expiration) at $7 strike (spot ~$10, -31%), and January 21, 2028 (seven hundred forty-six days to expiration) at $27 strike (spot ~$10, +166%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest in the longer-dated trade.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $187K on 2027 expiry; $148K on 2028 expiry.
Strike Price: $7 and $27.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls, including deep in-the-money longer-dated positioning, establishing new long exposure as certain trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over three hundred seventy-five to seven hundred forty-six days to expiration.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring January 23, 2026 (eighteen days to expiration) at $26 strike (spot ~$25, +3%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $238K.
Strike Price: $26.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for slightly out-of-the-money calls, establishing new positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over eighteen days to expiration.

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring September 18, 2026 (two hundred fifty-six days to expiration) at $105 strike (spot ~$107, -1%).
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $547K.
Strike Price: $105.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for near at-the-money calls over two hundred fifty-six days to expiration.

Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of puts expiring May 15, 2026 (one hundred thirty days to expiration) at $120 strike (spot ~$123, -2%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $2.19M and $1.34M.
Strike Price: $120.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck below spot price, establishing new short put positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over one hundred thirty days to expiration.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $65 strike (spot ~$54, +20%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $665K and $159K.
Strike Price: $65.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

NET Power Inc. (NPWR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $5 strike (spot ~$2.65, +89%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $194K across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of puts expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $85 strike (spot ~$88, -3%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $3.56M.
Strike Price: $85.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck below spot price, establishing new short put positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over forty-six days to expiration.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 30, 2026 (twenty-five days to expiration) at $80 strike (spot ~$78, +2%), and January 23, 2026 (eighteen days to expiration) at $82 strike (spot ~$79, +4%), with certain trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $236K and $98K.
Strike Price: $80 and $82.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for near at-the-money to slightly out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning in certain trades over eighteen to twenty-five days to expiration.

Blaize Holdings, Inc. (BZAI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $3 strike (spot ~$2.24, +34%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $30K across trades.
Strike Price: $3.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over forty-six days to expiration.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $675 strike (spot ~$658, +3%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $464K and $452K.
Strike Price: $675.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over four days to expiration.

Enovix Corporation (ENVX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple purchases of calls expiring January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $9 strike (spot ~$8.3-8.6, +5-8%), with many trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging $5K to $22K across numerous trades, totaling significant volume.
Strike Price: $9.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money to near at-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as many trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over four days to expiration.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $210 strike (spot ~$200, +5%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1.18M across trades.
Strike Price: $210.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over four days to expiration.

Adeia Inc. (ADEA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of puts expiring January 16, 2026 (eleven days to expiration) at $17.5 strike (spot ~$18.5, -5%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $26K.
Strike Price: $17.5.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck below spot price, establishing new short put positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over eleven days to expiration.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring January 15, 2027 (three hundred seventy-five days to expiration) at $10 strike (spot ~$6.3, +58%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1.93M.
Strike Price: $10.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over three hundred seventy-five days to expiration.

Calumet, Inc. (CLMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring May 15, 2026 (one hundred thirty days to expiration) at $27 strike (spot ~$20, +34%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $203K across trades.
Strike Price: $27.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over one hundred thirty days to expiration.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 13, 2026 (thirty-nine days to expiration) at $30 strike (spot ~$29.5, +2%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $355K and $157K.
Strike Price: $30.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for near at-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over thirty-nine days to expiration.

Vale S.A. (VALE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive purchases of calls expiring June 18, 2026 (one hundred sixty-four days to expiration) at $15 strike (spot ~$13.4-13.5, +11%), across numerous sweeps.
Total Values: Premium paid repeatedly at ~$0.26 per contract across massive volume.
Strike Price: $15.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money calls over one hundred sixty-four days to expiration.

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring May 15, 2026 (one hundred thirty days to expiration) at $73 and $64 strikes (spot ~$51, +43% and +26%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1.03M and $646K.
Strike Price: $73 and $64.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over one hundred thirty days to expiration.

Bullish (BLSH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $45 strike (spot ~$41-42, +7-9%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $196K, $74K, and $81K.
Strike Price: $45.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over forty-six days to expiration.

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring March 20, 2026 (seventy-four days to expiration) at $105 strike (spot ~$81, +30%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $113K.
Strike Price: $105.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over seventy-four days to expiration.

U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of puts expiring January 16, 2026 (eleven days to expiration) at $29 strike (spot ~$29.1, -0.3%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $180K.
Strike Price: $29.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck near spot price, establishing new short put positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over eleven days to expiration.

Newsmax, Inc. (NMAX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of puts expiring February 13, 2026 (thirty-nine days to expiration) at $7 strike (spot ~$7.93, -12%).
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $14K and $12K.
Strike Price: $7.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck below spot price over thirty-nine days to expiration.

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (PK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of puts expiring July 17, 2026 (one hundred ninety-three days to expiration) at $10 strike (spot ~$10.8, -7%).
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $69K and $54K.
Strike Price: $10.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck below spot price over one hundred ninety-three days to expiration.

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $42 strike (spot ~$33, +26%), and January 16, 2026 (eleven days to expiration) at $33 strike (spot ~$33, flat), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $98K and $43K.
Strike Price: $42 and $33.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money and at-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over eleven to forty-six days to expiration.

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $1085 strike (spot ~$1042, +4%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $387K, $223K, and $76K across trades.
Strike Price: $1085.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over four days to expiration.

Symbotic Inc. (SYM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $95 strike (spot ~$69, +38%), and January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $74 strike (spot ~$70, +6%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest in longer-dated.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $684K and $25K.
Strike Price: $95 and $74.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning over four to two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring June 18, 2026 (one hundred sixty-four days to expiration) at $21 strike (spot ~$18, +18%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $200K.
Strike Price: $21.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over one hundred sixty-four days to expiration.

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $40 strike (spot ~$36, +11%).
Total Values: Premium paid up to $16.6M across large volume.
Strike Price: $40.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls over two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

Century Aluminum Company (CENX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 16, 2026 (eleven days to expiration) at $41 strike (spot ~$43, -4%), and June 18, 2026 (one hundred sixty-four days to expiration) at $45 strike (spot ~$42, +7%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $149K and $173K.
Strike Price: $41 and $45.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for near at-the-money and out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over eleven to one hundred sixty-four days to expiration.

Alcoa Corporation (AA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring July 17, 2026 (one hundred ninety-three days to expiration) at $65 strike (spot ~$61, +7%), and June 18, 2026 (one hundred sixty-four days to expiration) at $80 strike (spot ~$61, +32%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest in longer-dated.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $236K and $930K.
Strike Price: $65 and $80.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning over one hundred sixty-four to one hundred ninety-three days to expiration.

The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring March 20, 2026 (seventy-four days to expiration) at $65 strike (spot ~$64, +2%).
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $496K.
Strike Price: $65.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for near at-the-money calls over seventy-four days to expiration.

CarMax, Inc. (KMX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring April 17, 2026 (one hundred two days to expiration) at $42.5 strike (spot ~$41, +3%).
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $197K.
Strike Price: $42.5.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for slightly out-of-the-money calls over one hundred two days to expiration.

Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring May 15, 2026 (one hundred thirty days to expiration) at $12.5 strike (spot ~$10.7, +17%).
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $92K across trades.
Strike Price: $12.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls over one hundred thirty days to expiration.

Organon & Co. (OGN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $8 strike (spot ~$7.3-7.4, +8-10%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging $9K to $108K across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $8.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over forty-six days to expiration.

QXO, Inc. (QXO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $23 strike (spot ~$23, flat), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $115K and $179K.
Strike Price: $23.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for at-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring March 20, 2026 (seventy-four days to expiration) at $180 strike (spot ~$165, +9%), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1.86M.
Strike Price: $180.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade size exceeded prior open interest over seventy-four days to expiration.

NanoViricides, Inc. (NNVC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring February 20, 2026 (forty-six days to expiration) at $2.5 strike (spot ~$1.3, +93%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $7K.
Strike Price: $2.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep in-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over forty-six days to expiration.

Sea Limited (SE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchases of calls expiring January 09, 2026 (four days to expiration) at $145 strike (spot ~$140, +3%), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $128K.
Strike Price: $145.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls, establishing new long positioning as trade sizes exceeded prior open interest over four days to expiration.

Fermi Inc. (FRMI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Purchase of calls expiring August 21, 2026 (two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration) at $15 strike (spot ~$8.7, +73%).
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $440K.
Strike Price: $15.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for in-the-money calls over two hundred twenty-eight days to expiration.

Tickers: BITO, RCAT, RGTI, XHB, C, FCX, NPWR, ASTS, AFRM, BZAI, META, ENVX, ORCL, ADEA, PTON, CLMT, SOFI, VALE, SOXL, BLSH, LSCC, JETS, NMAX, PK, AMSC, LLY, SYM, CIFR, KWEB, CENX, AA, CG, KMX, EC, OGN, QXO, CVX, NNVC, SE, FRMI

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: 8,782 (+0.2%)
Price: US$58.93
Total Value: US$517,523.26

US Lakeland Industries Inc (LAKE)
Buyer: Jenkins James M. (President, CEO & Exec. Chair; Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,127 (+1.2%)
Price: US$8.88
Total Value: US$10,003.34

Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)
Buyer: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,374 (+inf%)
Price: US$12.01
Total Value: US$76,519.87

Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NZF)
Buyer: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,075 (+inf%)
Price: US$12.61
Total Value: US$76,605.75

Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II (VKI)
Buyer: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 8,531 (+inf%)
Price: US$9.08
Total Value: US$77,501.58

New Germany Fund Inc (GF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 580 (+0.0%)
Price: US$11.45
Total Value: US$6,641.00

Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX)
Buyer: Stilwell Joseph (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,652 (+0.4%)
Price: US$20.50
Total Value: US$33,866.00

US Insider Sales

TTM Technologies Inc (TTMI)
Seller: Edman Thomas T (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 16,800 (-2.0%)
Price: US$69.75
Total Value: US$1,171,742.88

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 35,070 (-0.6%)
Price: US$13.86
Total Value: US$486,070.20

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 12,660 (-0.0%)
Price: US$15.45
Total Value: US$195,597.00

Vir Biotechnology Inc (VIR)
Seller: Sato Vicki L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 22,000 (-1.9%)
Price: US$5.93
Total Value: US$130,383.00

Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)
Seller: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 6,374 (-100.0%)
Price: US$11.99
Total Value: US$76,433.82

Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NZF)
Seller: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 6,075 (-100.0%)
Price: US$12.52
Total Value: US$76,028.62

Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II (VKI)
Seller: Bank of America Corp /DE/ (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 8,531 (-100.0%)
Price: US$9.00
Total Value: US$76,779.00

Resmed Inc (RMD)
Seller: Rider Michael J (Global General Counsel; Officer)
Shares Sold: 50 (-0.5%)
Price: US$241.75
Total Value: US$12,087.50

CDN Insider Purchases

Zena Mining Corp (ZCC.H)
Buyer: Hanson, Kevin R. (Director of Issuer, Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 80,000 (+21.6%)
Price: CA$0.15
Total Value: CA$12,000.00

DeFi Technologies Inc (DEFI)
Buyer: Bozoki, Paul Sandor (Senior Officer of Issuer, Officer)
Shares Purchased: 31,250 (+22.5%)
Price: CA$1.05
Total Value: CA$32,812.50

Pan Global Resources Inc (PGZ)
Buyer: Evans, Patrick Charles (Director of Issuer, Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+0.8%)
Price: CA$0.13
Total Value: CA$6,500.00

First Lithium Minerals Corp (FLM)
Buyer: Saltsman, Robert (Executive Director, Large Shareholder, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+3.1%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$800.00

AKITA Drilling Ltd (AKT.A)
Buyer: Reynolds, Darcy (Senior Officer of Issuer, Officer)
Shares Purchased: 791 (+0.8%)
Price: CA$2.03
Total Value: CA$1,605.73

AKITA Drilling Ltd (AKT.A)
Buyer: Dease, Colin (Senior Officer of Issuer, Officer)
Shares Purchased: 638 (+0.3%)
Price: CA$2.03
Total Value: CA$1,295.14

1911 Gold Corp (AUMB)
Buyer: Heinrichs, Shaun Perin (Executive Director, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CA$0.90
Total Value: CA$4,500.00

Boreal Gold Inc (BGLD)
Buyer: Masson, Richard Henry (Executive Director, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CA$0.22
Total Value: CA$440.00

CDN Insider Sales

No sales.

Institutional Spotlight: January 5, 2026

Viemed Healthcare Inc. (VSTM)
Polar Capital Holdings PLC, through Alexander Black, reported ownership of 3,398,898 shares, representing 5.09% ownership. The disclosure reflects a notable institutional position, indicating continued exposure at the institutional level.

Better Choice Company Inc. (BRTR)
Weil Company Inc disclosed ownership of 634,357 shares, equating to 6.31% ownership. The position represents a meaningful stake by the firm, highlighting institutional interest in the name.

Cordia Corporation (CORO)
Weil Company Inc reported holding 213,458 shares, accounting for 42.06% ownership. This represents a controlling-level position, underscoring significant institutional influence.

SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI)
Kopion Asset Management LLC disclosed ownership of 972,108 shares, representing 7.70% ownership. The stake reflects a sizable institutional position within the company.

Docebo Inc. (DCBO)
Beutel Goodman Co Ltd reported ownership of 1,566,943 shares, equal to 5.50% ownership. The filing highlights continued institutional participation in the stock.

Tickers: VSTM, BRTR, CORO, SSTI, DCBO

Institutional Momentum Watchlists

(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)

Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.

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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

SIDU, IRWD, BLBX, UAMY, CRML, RCAT, SLS, ASTS, APLD, SERV, BE, MTVA, EOSE, IREN, ONDS, STI, STEM, NMTC, NB, LEU, LAES, RIOT, OMEX, BKSY, HOVR, WULF, POWL, MU, GRDX, IPX, LUNR, DRSHF, GDS, CORZ, AEHR, CIFR, AMPG, AREC, SLDP, EVTL, VSAT, WDC, RKLB, MP, WOLF, FUTU, CAMT, LPTH, VRT, GSIT, LRCX, CBUS, OUST, ALAB, RR, SGML, FIX, CRS, BILI, TER, ACIU, SHLS, CREX, LSCC, FTAI, INTC, AYTU, TATT, NXT, UMAC, KOPN, AA, PALI, DPRO, ENTG, BABA, SANM, FORM, AMBA, COHN, ZURA, AVAV, GRCE, KOLD, EAT, XMTR, STM, MOD, KORE, CNTX, FLNT, JBL, FLEX, COHR, RDDT, BWXT, CIEN, PRIM, MRVL, WSM, TSM, EDU, ONTO, KF, FSLR, ARRY, NOV, BA, AGQ, CNTM, GSAT, ST, LITE, MTZ, ON, IBIO, AMAT, MRVI, MAIA, CRMD, DAR, CMTL, IBKR, HALO, CAT, KTOS, STX, EME, ATRO, GNLX, PLTM, AMD, NRG, IZEA, CYD, HUBB, GHRS, QCLN, STRL, MRCY, GE, SPRB, USD, NBY, AGX, GS, BG, INOD, GEV, SIG, STLD, ATI, REPYY, CW, DLTR, STEP, CRC, CMC, APA, TSEM, CEG, MCHI, CPSH, PLXS, GLW, BWA, PL, TPC, LODE, OLN, TVTX, BLD, DVN, APH, AES, ROAD, SPPP, IDAI, OVV, BURL, COP, EZPW, MPWR, PI, H, HUM, HWM, SATS, ZIM, BP, M, APTV, TEX, TOI, DG, ENVA, BX, PIPR, DECK, TAC, TPG, PK, DY, BOSC, TGT, WWD, LMT, FIVE, RKT, HRI, HYMC, PR, ULS, FNMA, TEL, CIM, ULTA, PSLV, ROK, ILMN, REVG, RS, VET, MIND, PGEN, ALHC, LOW, IVA, EMR, TTMI, RBC, COF, CVX, LASR, CMI, CTRI, OMF, TMO, MRCC, TROW, CAAP, TWN, VWO, LYFT, TDG, AOS, MTSI, WFC, JCI, SMTC, SNX, GOLD, RTX, XLE, QRVO, ACRV, FMCC, GROW, MCHP, NCLH, SLV, NBR, FIBK, EONGY, TIGO, HLT, CMA, MDGL, FLS, ANET, IMVT, XOM, IHD, MNMD, PCAR, HROW, LION, JAZZ, SMG, VIAV, CHRW, UPS, KNSA, CEE, DRH, PAL, TLPH, BAC, FDD, CFG, F, DD, KEYS, NU, SON, SCHW, SNDR, EEA, CCAP, SPB, TPZ, BN, SRE, TS, FOSL, VCTR, RCL, ETR, ICVT, SNBR, BTX, EIX, CWB, FDX, SYF, VXUS, MEGI, ROST, MIDD, WBS, CNQ, BLK, SNDX, DPG, FANG, WAB, CRH, HLIT, PNC, TYG, APO, NVDA, BEAT, CCL, MTD, TRGP, WMB, AMBP, CFR, CYBN, WMT, LLYVA, VIK, OPCH, CCK, FANUY, HAS, MCN, PLNT, DAC, EPI, VGK, MRK, PFE, FXU, XEL, FR, ZYME, DTM, NCZ, PLD, STK, TFC, ROIV, UAL, BIIB, NBXG, CNP, MAR, TPR, JPM

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

GLO.TO, EFR.TO, EU.V, DML.TO, NXE.TO, URE.TO, GLXY.TO, BITF.TO, LAC.TO, URC.TO, JOY.TO, SLI.V, NEO.TO, CCO.TO, LAR.TO, LI.V, TSND.TO, BLDP.TO, TMQ.TO, TRZ.TO, HITI.V, GOOS.TO, MAL.TO, BEPC.TO, NFI.TO, MDI.TO, CVE.TO, PIF.TO, SII.TO, EFX.TO, TFII.TO, IMO.TO, BBD/B.TO, SDE.TO, CPX.TO, MX.TO, SU.TO, ERO.TO, TOT.TO, PD.TO, VET.TO, MG.TO, TCW.TO, BDT.TO, GRSL.V, PSI.TO, AC.TO, OBE.TO, NTR.TO, DRX.TO, KEL.TO, BTE.TO, IPO.TO, ATRL.TO, PHX.TO, GEI.TO, YGR.TO, BMO.TO, WPK.TO, NFG.V, BN.TO, CAE.TO, TRP.TO, ATH.TO, MTL.TO, CNR.TO, SGY.TO, CM.TO, KEY.TO, ELVA.TO, NVA.TO, CNQ.TO, FM.TO, PPL.TO, HBM.TO, CJ.TO, SIS.TO, ABX.TO, FTT.TO, BNS.TO, CGG.TO, FSZ.TO, SES.TO, BDI.TO, TIH.TO, ALS.TO, TF.TO, MRE.TO, CCA.TO, DBM.TO, TVE.TO, GAU.TO, LNF.TO, WRN.TO, ALA.TO, ATD.TO, DRM.TO, ARE.TO, CTC/A.TO, RCH.TO, SLF.TO, GTII.CA, PBH.TO, GIL.TO, LUN.TO, CEU.TO, QBR/B.TO, FOM.TO, GRT/UN.TO, NWH/UN.TO, AD/UN.TO, ENB.TO, RCI/B.TO, FTG.TO

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