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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 2026-3-2
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-3-2. 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.
Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying
Options Activity: institutions engaged in heavy call buying through large block trades
Key Totals: Call premium bought $478,944,100 with net premium $388,713,300
Analysis: The data shows dominant call buying activity by institutions.
Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls paying premium exceeding sales significantly
Key Totals: Call premium bought $166,830,059 with net premium $110,425,992
Analysis: Call buying leads the institutional options flow.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial call buying
Options Activity: institutions bought more call premium than sold alongside moderate put participation
Key Totals: Call premium bought $145,025,509 with net premium $19,642,716
Analysis: Net call premium flow stands out from the block data.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling for premium
Options Activity: institutions sold puts collecting premium while engaging in limited call activity
Key Totals: Premium collected $12,085,955 with net premium $8,584,375
Analysis: Put selling forms the primary bullish element in the data.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – net call buying
Options Activity: institutions bought calls exceeding sales with roughly balanced put flow
Key Totals: Call premium bought $20,756,223 with net premium $7,378,171
Analysis: Call buying leads the observed institutional activity.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call buying
Options Activity: institutions executed call purchases in block trades
Key Totals: Total premium $6,723,675
Analysis: Pure call buying flow noted.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
Sentiment: Bullish – selective call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls through large trades
Key Totals: Total premium $6,045,000
Analysis: Call purchase activity is evident.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced net positive flow
Options Activity: institutions bought more calls than sold while balancing put positions
Key Totals: Call premium bought $11,874,244 with net premium $4,467,150
Analysis: Slight net positive call flow in the options data.
Coherent Corp. (COHR)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling for premium
Options Activity: institutions sold puts collecting premium amid some call selling
Key Totals: Premium collected $6,694,357 with net premium $4,348,193
Analysis: Put premium collection is the standout activity.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO)
Sentiment: Bullish – concentrated call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls paying premium far exceeding sales
Key Totals: Call premium bought $4,312,660 with net premium $4,258,410
Analysis: Call buying dominates the block trades shown.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls at premium far exceeding sales
Key Totals: Call premium bought $4,651,080 with net premium $3,977,048
Analysis: Strong call buying flow detected.
Blackstone Inc. (BX)
Sentiment: Bullish – targeted call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls paying premium exceeding sales
Key Totals: Call premium bought $5,908,000 with net premium $3,947,300
Analysis: Net premium from call purchases observed.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling for premium
Options Activity: institutions sold puts collecting premium in very large blocks alongside call activity
Key Totals: Premium collected $226,904,269 with net premium $3,868,315
Analysis: Large-scale put selling is prominent.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling for premium
Options Activity: institutions sold puts collecting premium exceeding purchases with some call trades
Key Totals: Premium collected $4,670,873 with net premium $3,557,843
Analysis: Put selling drives the positive net.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)
Sentiment: Bullish – concentrated call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls paying premium exceeding sales
Key Totals: Call premium bought $6,200,050 with net premium $3,256,070
Analysis: Call buying activity is key in the flow.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – combined call buying and put selling
Options Activity: institutions bought more calls and sold puts collecting premium
Key Totals: Call premium bought $6,104,122 and premium collected $3,286,275 with net premium $2,991,781
Analysis: Combined call and put flows support net positive positioning.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling for premium
Options Activity: institutions sold more puts collecting premium while managing call positions
Key Totals: Premium collected $19,271,260 with net premium $2,523,644
Analysis: Net put premium collection noted.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: institutions purchased calls via block trades
Key Totals: Total premium $2,431,360
Analysis: Call buying is the sole activity shown.
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM)
Sentiment: Bullish – ETF call buying
Options Activity: institutions executed call purchases in the ETF
Key Totals: Total premium $2,760,301
Analysis: Call flow indicates the institutional activity.
Tickers: INTU, NEM, NVDA, TSM, PLTR, TMO, PEP, XOM, COHR, APO, META, BX, MSFT, HOOD, LITE, AAPL, AMD, AXON, URNM
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 2026-3-2
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.
Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (AEHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for September 18 expiry at strike 60 (above spot around 42.10), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $485,900
Strike Price: 60
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $485,900 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for March 13 expiry at strike 415 (near spot around 414.50), sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $19,786,700
Strike Price: 415
Analysis: Traders sold puts with eleven days to expiration at a strike price near the spot price, collecting a premium of $19,786,700 with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning through premium collection on these puts.
Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for July 17 expiry at strike 115 (near spot around 117.54), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $7,990,320
Strike Price: 115
Analysis: Traders bought calls with one hundred thirty-seven days to expiration at a strike price near the spot price, paying a premium of $7,990,320 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these calls.
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 20 expiry at strike 79 (above spot around 69.19), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $274,209
Strike Price: 79
Analysis: Traders bought calls with eighteen days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $274,209 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 6 expiry at strike 192.5 (near spot around 192.40), sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,319,035
Strike Price: 192.5
Analysis: Traders bought calls with four days to expiration at a strike price near the spot price, paying a premium of $1,319,035 with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these near-the-money calls.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mix of calls bought and puts sold for March 6 and March 13 expiries at strikes near spot around 262-263, some sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid on calls $1,021,375 and premium collected on puts $130,000
Strike Price: 262.5
Analysis: Traders bought calls and sold puts with four and eleven days to expiration at strike prices near the spot price, paying and collecting premiums with some trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive buying of calls for April 2 expiry at strike 200 (above spot around 181.65), numerous multi-sweeps and trades with sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $24,636,480
Strike Price: 200
Analysis: Traders bought calls with thirty-one days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $24,636,480 with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest across multiple sweeps to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for September 18 expiry at strike 12 (above spot around 9.55), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $965,000
Strike Price: 12
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $965,000 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
MP Materials Corp. (MP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for September 18 expiry at strike 95 (above spot around 62.82), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,090,525
Strike Price: 95
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $1,090,525 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 6 expiry at strike 155 (above spot around 147.79), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,973,162
Strike Price: 155
Analysis: Traders bought calls with four days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $1,973,162 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for September 18 expiry at strike 20 (above spot around 17.05), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $640,000
Strike Price: 20
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $640,000 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for September 18 expiry at strike 120 (above spot around 103.49), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $320,000
Strike Price: 120
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $320,000 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for December 18 expiry at strike 25 (above spot around 19.66), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $90,159
Strike Price: 25
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred ninety-one days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $90,159 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. (AIRS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive buying of calls for April 17 expiry at strike 2 (above spot around 1.60), multiple sweeps with sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $302,152
Strike Price: 2
Analysis: Traders bought calls with forty-six days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $302,152 with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Strive Asset Management, LLC (ASST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for January 15 2027 expiry at strike 10 (above spot around 8.75), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $243,890
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: Traders bought calls with three hundred nineteen days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price, paying a premium of $243,890 with trade size exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for March 20 expiry at strikes 493 and 495 (above spot around 490.50), sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $6,124,650
Strike Price: 493
Analysis: Traders bought calls with eighteen days to expiration at strike prices above the spot price, paying a premium of $6,124,650 with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest to indicate new positioning in these out-of-the-money calls.
Tickers: AEHR, MU, SIL, RKLB, AMD, AAPL, NVDA, MARA, MP, ORCL, PBR, CF, ATEN, AIRS, ASST, GLD
Insider Transactions
Each day, insider transactions provide insights into the movements of key executives and shareholders within various companies. These transactions can signal confidence in future performance or a need to liquidate holdings. Today’s report identified the most significant insider purchases and sales, highlighting influential figures and companies that made notable moves. Let’s take a look at some of today’s standout transactions.
US Insider Purchases
SoFi Technologies Inc (SOFI)
Buyer: Noto Anthony (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 56,000 (+0.5%)
Price: US$ 17.88
Total Value: US$ 1,001,515
US Insider Sales
Netflix Inc (NFLX)
Seller: Reed Hastings (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 410,550
Price: US$ 97.01
Total Value: US$ 39,828,614
Clear Secure Inc (YOU)
Seller: Alclear Investments LLC (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500,000
Price: US$ 48.64
Total Value: US$ 24,320,000
Chevron Corp (CVX)
Seller: MARK A NELSON (Officer)
Shares Sold: 139,600
Price: US$ 187.92
Total Value: US$ 26,233,775
LeMaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT)
Seller: LeMaitre George W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 200,000
Price: US$ 107.22
Total Value: US$ 21,444,000
Iron Mountain Inc (IRM)
Seller: Meaney William L (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 137,133
Price: US$ 107.27
Total Value: US$ 14,710,257
Synchrony Financial (SYF)
Seller: DOUBLES BRIAN D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 217,554
Price: US$ 67.73
Total Value: US$ 14,734,932
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO)
Seller: H. Strauss Zelnick (Officer)
Shares Sold: 60,000
Price: US$ 213.88
Total Value: US$ 12,832,800
Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR)
Seller: Reynal Vicente (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 118,044
Price: US$ 94.11
Total Value: US$ 11,109,284
Coca-Cola Co (KO)
Seller: Quincey James (Officer)
Shares Sold: 250,000
Price: US$ 80.35
Total Value: US$ 20,087,500
AXT Inc (AXTI)
Seller: Gary Fischer (Officer)
Shares Sold: 494,265
Price: US$ 38.00
Total Value: US$ 18,782,070
NewAmsterdam Pharma Company NV (NAMS)
Seller: Michael H. Davidson (Affiliate)
Shares Sold: 443,707
Price: US$ 35.46
Total Value: US$ 15,733,850
Ge Vernova Inc (GEV)
Seller: Zingoni Maria Victoria (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000
Price: US$ 885.00
Total Value: US$ 8,850,000
American Tower Corp (AMT)
Seller: EUGENE NOEL (Officer)
Shares Sold: 41,209
Price: US$ 191.05
Total Value: US$ 7,873,017
Targa Resources Corp (TRGP)
Seller: McDonie Patrick J. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 31,537
Price: US$ 239.36
Total Value: US$ 7,548,837
Coca-Cola Co (KO)
Seller: JOHN MURPHY (Officer)
Shares Sold: 72,449
Price: US$ 80.52
Total Value: US$ 5,833,934
Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC)
Seller: Arnst Thomas W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 24,000
Price: US$ 234.04
Total Value: US$ 5,616,933
Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)
Seller: Hennigan Michael J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 25,000
Price: US$ 207.14
Total Value: US$ 5,178,547
Jabil Inc (JBL)
Seller: MONDELLO MARK T (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000
Price: US$ 257.90
Total Value: US$ 5,158,000
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)
Seller: GABRIEL BRUNO (Officer)
Shares Sold: 17,473
Price: US$ 286.29
Total Value: US$ 5,002,272
PepsiCo Inc (PEP)
Seller: RAMON LAGUARTA (Officer)
Shares Sold: 27,945
Price: US$ 167.39
Total Value: US$ 4,677,610
Abbvie Inc (ABBV)
Seller: PERRY C SIATIS (Officer)
Shares Sold: 18,668
Price: US$ 234.39
Total Value: US$ 4,375,585
Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
Seller: Woolway Paul V (Officer)
Shares Sold: 41,898
Price: US$ 99.58
Total Value: US$ 4,172,302
Waste Management Inc (WM)
Seller: Watson Michael J. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 17,251
Price: US$ 241.81
Total Value: US$ 4,171,511
Rambus Inc (RMBS)
Seller: LUC SERAPHIN (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 39,914
Price: US$ 98.63
Total Value: US$ 3,936,698
AXT Inc (AXTI)
Seller: CHEN JESSE (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,000
Price: US$ 44.75
Total Value: US$ 4,475,000
Analog Devices Inc (ADI)
Seller: ROCHE VINCENT (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,000
Price: US$ 350.00
Total Value: US$ 3,500,000
Monolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR)
Seller: THEODORE BERNHARD BLEGEN (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,000
Price: US$ 1,116.51
Total Value: US$ 3,349,516
Cognex Corp (CGNX)
Seller: DIANNE PARROTTE (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 44,000
Price: US$ 54.00
Total Value: US$ 2,376,000
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc (BCRX)
Seller: Stonehouse Jon P (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 305,995
Price: US$ 8.65
Total Value: US$ 2,646,857
CDN Insider Purchases
There were no insider purchase transactions over $5,000 reported during this period.
CDN Insider Sales
Almonty Industries Inc (AII)
Seller: Global Tungsten & Powders LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 2,500,000 (-8.3%)
Price: US$ 13.87
Total Value: US$ 34,675,000
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Rollinson, Jonathan Paul (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 415,753 (-18.7%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 20,945,636
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Gold, Geoffrey Peters (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 178,886 (-36.8%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 9,012,277
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Freeborough, Andrea Susan (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 97,329 (-19.5%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 4,903,435
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Watungwa, Terence (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 71,816 (-58.1%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 3,618,090
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Grandy, Kathleen M. (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 62,499 (-47.5%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 3,148,700
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Crosby, Lucas (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 51,834 (-60.4%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 2,611,397
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Kerrigan, Stephen (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 25,671 (-51.4%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 1,293,305
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Hashim, Afjal (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 23,988 (-34.6%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 1,208,515
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Davies, Laurence (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 23,885 (-52.2%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 1,203,326
Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Kemp, Joseph (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 19,162 (-29.3%)
Price: CA$ 50.38
Total Value: CA$ 965,382
Sailfish Royalty Corp (FISH)
Seller: Leisman, Akiba Jacob Issachar (Officer)
Shares Sold: 280,000 (-9.1%)
Price: CA$ 4.00
Total Value: CA$ 1,120,000
Sailfish Royalty Corp (FISH)
Seller: McKenzie, Bryan Mark Albert (Officer)
Shares Sold: 220,000 (-43.8%)
Price: CA$ 4.00
Total Value: CA$ 880,000
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd (SCZ)
Seller: Girling, W. Barry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-1.1%)
Price: CA$ 17.07
Total Value: CA$ 85,345
Imaflex Inc (IFX)
Seller: Baril, Michel (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 70,000
Price: CA$ 2.35
Total Value: CA$ 164,500
Gold Hunter Resources Inc (HUNT)
Seller: Magna Terra Minerals Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 246,000 (-0.7%)
Price: CA$ 0.07
Total Value: CA$ 17,220
Institutional Spotlight
Rising Hedge Fund Ownership – Q1 2026 Update
This report highlights companies where hedge funds increased share ownership most significantly quarter over quarter. The data reflects positioning shifts in the latest quarter and focuses strictly on percentage increases in hedge fund share ownership.
Health Care
Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR)
Hedge funds increased ownership by +1714% quarter over quarter.
Inventiva (IVA)
Ownership increased by +424% quarter over quarter.
Molina Healthcare (MOH)
Hedge fund ownership rose +414% quarter over quarter.
Belite Bio (BLTE)
Ownership increased +208% quarter over quarter.
Teleflex (TFX)
Holdings rose +143% quarter over quarter.
Hologic (HOLX)
Ownership increased +164% quarter over quarter.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (ULS)
Hedge funds increased ownership +142% quarter over quarter.
Observation: Health Care shows aggressive institutional accumulation, with several names posting triple digit percentage increases in hedge fund ownership.
Consumer Discretionary
Omnicom Group (OMC)
Ownership increased +1486% quarter over quarter.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
Hedge funds increased ownership +694% quarter over quarter.
Target (TGT)
Ownership rose +607% quarter over quarter.
FedEx (FDX)
Holdings increased +383% quarter over quarter.
Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Ownership rose +175% quarter over quarter.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
Hedge funds increased ownership +159% quarter over quarter.
Cava Group (CAVA)
Ownership rose +155% quarter over quarter.
UniFirst (UNF)
Hedge funds increased ownership +167% quarter over quarter.
Observation: Consumer Discretionary reflects broad based accumulation across retail, lifestyle, and service oriented businesses.
Technology & Telecommunications
Cognizant (CTSH)
Ownership increased +444% quarter over quarter.
Paylocity (PCTY)
Hedge funds increased ownership +307% quarter over quarter.
Amkor Technology (AMKR)
Ownership rose +220% quarter over quarter.
ON Semiconductor (ON)
Hedge funds increased ownership +171% quarter over quarter.
F5 (FFIV)
Ownership rose +269% quarter over quarter.
Observation: Technology positioning shows steady accumulation across software, semiconductor, and infrastructure related companies.
Energy, Materials & Utilities
Coterra Energy (CTRA)
Ownership increased +198% quarter over quarter.
Freeport McMoRan (FCX)
Hedge funds increased ownership +151% quarter over quarter.
Dominion Energy (D)
Ownership rose +165% quarter over quarter.
OGE Energy (OGE)
Hedge funds increased ownership +150% quarter over quarter.
Evergy (EVRG)
Ownership rose +149% quarter over quarter.
Observation: Accumulation across energy, materials, and utilities suggests capital allocation into both cyclical and defensive sectors.
Finance & Other
Cipher Mining (CIFR)
Ownership increased +233% quarter over quarter.
Ares Management (ARES)
Hedge funds increased ownership +145% quarter over quarter.
TE Connectivity (TE)
Ownership rose +138% quarter over quarter.
Novanta (NOVT)
Hedge funds increased ownership +207% quarter over quarter.
Key Takeaways
- Health Care and Consumer Discretionary show the largest percentage increases in hedge fund ownership.
- Multiple companies across sectors posted triple digit quarter over quarter increases.
- Technology, materials, and utilities also reflect meaningful institutional repositioning.
This report reflects percentage changes in hedge fund share ownership only, not stock price performance.
Tickers: CAPR, AKAM, OMC, LULU, TGT, CTSH, IVA, MOH, FDX, PCTY, FFIV, CIFR, AMKR, BLTE, NOVT, CTRA, WYNN, ON, UNF, D, HOLX, AEO, CAVA, FCX, OGE, EVRG, ARES, TFX, ULS, TE
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
KORE, EDSA, ALOY, PMVP, FIGS, DELL, PMN, USAU, AGQ, ELTX, CPIX, LION, QTI, MDRX, CYD, ELDN, FTW, WHWK, SRZN, TMDX, BDSX, IMUX, GSAT, AR, CATX, SATS, IRDM, FSLY, AES, IPI, OLN, PSLV, IMDX, TAC, NATL, CNK, SLV, RRC, ILMN, WORX, NRXS, GANX, KTTA, AMBP, SNDX, LINC, EQ, CBUS, CGON, THM, NKTR, CNC, AYT U, APA, LYEL, FANG, PTGX, INSW, GRCE, ANNX, PPC, LFST, DOW, FRPT, DNTH, ARKO, MKTX, MRK, SXT, PLTM, MAIA, HCI, GILD, GWW, LITE, COHR, TRVI, EBAY, GPOR, FBRX, YOU, ASC, OXY, TWN, TIGO, NKTX, MRVL, DSVSF, WEAT, WM, AG, LLY, TERN, PCVX, GLNG, WMT, EQT, CBOE, CAG, MTZ, SPPP, LYV, XOM, CRC, EWTX, NEE, UGL, CARR, LMT, RTX, USGO, COP, LLYVA, URGN, ASTI, COST, EOG, CVS, STOK, BALY, OVV, GDMN, EXR, BP, MSGE, CDE, CIEN, AZN, CACI, MSI, LYB, PG, BMY, MEG, DVN, JNJ, SIRI, PFE, BIIB, SA, T, KNX, TRGP, ASND, RSG, CEG, MCD, GOLD, CGEM, NUVB, OKUR, RPRX, TJX, IOVA, JBIO, UUU, AVY, SHIP, LBTYA, CREX, CSCO, DE, CL, HON, PCAR, WSO, CDRE, CNQ, KR, ROIV, XLE, GNT, HL, MCN, DG, GTES, CVX, VET, EXC, AU, NVGS, GRDN, MCK, APGE, KO, UNCY, DC, ETR, USFD, PEP, DUK, LNT, PSX, CRF, DAC, IMVT, FORM, CHD, OGE, CNP, DTE, TT, TWLO, SRE, MIDD, AOS, SNDR, TYG, PFGC, SO, FANUY, SON, TW, ROST, CLM, WINA, BG, FXU, OUT, WEC
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXE.TO, AYA.TO, TA.TO, NG.TO, ARTG.V, QBR/B.TO, TXG.TO, TVE.TO, CG.TO, PNE.TO, IAU.TO, ITH.TO, OLA.TO, TKO.TO, POU.TO, ASM.TO, LGO.TO, SDE.TO, MX.TO, MAL.TO, USA.TO, ODV.V, FOM.TO, TWM.TO, SCR.TO, ACO/X.TO, AGI.TO, CEF.TO, GRT/UN.TO, PPTA.TO, HWX.TO, LUG.TO, IMG.TO, GAU.TO, DSV.TO, PTM.TO, CNL.TO, PHX.TO, KEL.TO, NTR.TO, SGY.TO, SAP.TO, AG.TO, MTA.V, BNE.TO, KNT.TO, FTG.TO, EDV.TO, WRN.TO, TOU.TO, OBE.TO, GRSL.V, NGD.TO, TFPM.TO, BCE.TO, MEQ.TO, EMA.TO, LNF.TO, CJ.TO, TSU.TO, ELD.TO, BTE.TO, KEY.TO, ABX.TO, SKE.TO, CU.TO, EQX.TO, BBD/B.TO, BLX.TO, CPX.TO, TRP.TO, SEA.TO, SIA.TO, NEO.TO, FCR/UN.TO, SU.TO, CNR.TO, ARX.TO, ENB.TO, ET.TO, PAAS.TO, LAR.TO, PZA.TO, CGG.TO, WDO.TO, GEI.TO, ALA.TO, CNQ.TO, FTS.TO, CGY.TO, H.TO, AQN.TO, NPI.TO, WPM.TO, PEY.TO, HLF.TO, RCI/B.TO, FRU.TO, FAR.TO, URE.TO, DR.TO, VET.TO, ATH.TO, OGC.TO, HBM.TO, PBH.TO, CVE.TO, ARIS.TO, SVM.TO, ALS.TO, PD.TO
To conclude our report, we thank you for your engagement and insights. Your feedback is valuable, and we encourage you to share your recommendations. Stay attentive to the Daily Setups, the Workspace, and the Watchlists for emerging opportunities. Additionally, explore the PDFs of the scanner results provided in the Daily Setups report. Until next time, happy trading!
