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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 2025-8-28

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-8-28. 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.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $696,680,250; Call premium sold $190,696,250; Put premium bought $61,380.
Total Premium: $505,922,620.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong inflows into calls drove a substantial bullish skew, with very limited put buying. The magnitude of call premium suggests aggressive institutional positioning for upside exposure.

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $1,427,544; Call premium sold $450,007; Put premium bought $23,786,031; Put premium sold $139,919,925 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $117,111,431.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: While put buying was significant, the overwhelming premium collected from put selling indicates institutions are confident shares will remain supported. Net positioning leaned bullish despite elevated downside hedging.

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)
Options Activity: Put premium bought $17,260,400; Put premium sold $131,900,200 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $114,639,800.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Heavy put selling dominated activity, generating strong bullish sentiment as investors showed confidence that shares will remain above current levels.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $2,589,370; Call premium sold $2,994,510; Put premium bought $11,718; Put premium sold $35,330,710 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $34,913,852.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: The bulk of positive flow came from aggressive put selling, showing confidence in stability. Call activity was balanced, reinforcing the constructive outlook.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $34,609,407; Call premium sold $12,897,587; Put premium bought $4,161,415; Put premium sold $7,452,808 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $25,003,213.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Healthy inflows into calls combined with put selling supported an optimistic tone. Institutions appear positioned for continued upside.

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $5,681,202; Call premium sold $4,074,044; Put premium bought $8,890,342; Put premium sold $21,664,131 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $14,380,947.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Large-scale put selling provided a bullish bias, offsetting notable put buying. Positioning suggests confidence that downside will remain limited.

Accenture plc (ACN)
Options Activity: Put premium bought $2,289,000; Put premium sold $13,725,000 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $11,436,000.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions leaned into put selling, signaling confidence in price stability and reinforcing a bullish stance despite no major call activity.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $84,404,597; Call premium sold $88,753,108; Put premium bought $110,566,601; Put premium sold $121,907,610 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $6,992,498.
Sentiment: Mixed to slightly bullish.
Analysis: Balanced flows with both heavy put buying and put selling created a tug-of-war, though net positioning leaned modestly positive due to strong put premium collected.

The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $1,028,539; Call premium sold $245,765; Put premium bought $179,956; Put premium sold $6,211,067 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $6,813,885.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutional appetite was concentrated in put selling, highlighting conviction that shares will hold firm.

Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $56,784; Call premium sold $12,516; Put premium bought $2,172,000; Put premium sold $8,595,500 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $6,467,768.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Large put selling overshadowed downside buying, resulting in a bullish skew. Institutions appear comfortable with the current support level.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $20,160; Call premium sold $12,000; Put premium bought $240,973; Put premium sold $6,197,500 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $5,964,687.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Activity was heavily driven by put selling, indicating institutional confidence in stability despite minimal call flows.

Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $185,260; Call premium sold $649,210; Put premium bought $3,513,110; Put premium sold $9,633,185 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $5,656,125.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong put selling defined the session, outweighing downside demand and leaving a positive net bias.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $16,637,471; Call premium sold $9,512,709; Put premium bought $3,723,770; Put premium sold $2,057,330 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $5,458,322.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Moderate call buying supported by additional put selling created a constructive setup, highlighting institutional interest in upside.

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $374,358; Call premium sold $486,819; Put premium bought $199,650; Put premium sold $5,559,100 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $5,246,989.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Flow was dominated by put selling, showing confidence in support and resilience despite limited call buying.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $5,063,970; Call premium sold $4,066,688; Put premium bought $6,479,905; Put premium sold $9,589,043 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $4,106,420.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Balanced activity leaned bullish as put selling outpaced put buying, reflecting institutional support.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $10,125,003; Call premium sold $6,285,745; Put premium bought $790,303; Put premium sold $498,083 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,547,038.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Call inflows supported a constructive tilt, reinforced by selective put selling. Institutions positioned cautiously bullish.

NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $3,188,376; Call premium sold $96,784; Put premium sold $416,207 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,507,799.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Net premium was generated by call buying and additional put selling, suggesting institutions are leaning toward a constructive stance.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $3,268,000.
Total Premium: $3,268,000.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Clean call premium inflows without offsetting downside made for a straightforward bullish signal.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $3,319,685; Call premium sold $2,469,260; Put premium bought $188,867; Put premium sold $2,404,609 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,066,167.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Net bullish activity emerged from both call buying and put selling, suggesting institutions are supporting further upside.

CSX Corporation (CSX)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $3,070,274; Call premium sold $52,970.
Total Premium: $3,017,304.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong call inflows dominated activity, with minimal offsets. Institutions leaned clearly bullish on CSX.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $4,242,359; Call premium sold $1,661,140; Put premium bought $53,491; Put premium sold $84,856 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,612,584.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Activity skewed toward call buying, with additional support from selective put selling. Net positioning suggests steady institutional demand for upside exposure.

Celestica Inc. (CLS)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $2,683,665; Call premium sold $270,000.
Total Premium: $2,413,665.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: A straightforward session of call buying with little offset provided a clear bullish bias.

Vistra Corp. (VST)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $50,048; Call premium sold $5,776; Put premium bought $288,090; Put premium sold $2,320,000 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,076,182.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Net bullish flows came primarily from put selling, highlighting institutional conviction that downside risk is limited.

MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $4,420,511; Call premium sold $2,990,745; Put premium bought $821,965; Put premium sold $1,463,256 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,071,057.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Flows leaned bullish with strong call activity and additional support from put selling, signaling confidence tied to continued crypto exposure.

Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $4,045,839; Call premium sold $2,486,758; Put premium bought $169,889; Put premium sold $666,239 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,055,431.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Heavy call buying and complementary put selling skewed the session positive, leaving a constructive bias.

MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $4,078,678; Call premium sold $3,473,617; Put premium bought $408,534; Put premium sold $1,845,282 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,041,809.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: A mix of activity resolved bullish with both call inflows and put selling providing net support.

ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $1,864,800.
Total Premium: $1,864,800.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Clean call flows signaled direct upside positioning without downside activity.

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $1,114,744; Call premium sold $950,812; Put premium bought $532,569; Put premium sold $2,174,207 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $1,805,570.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Despite notable put buying, larger put selling and call inflows tilted positioning bullish, reflecting continued interest tied to Bitcoin correlation.

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $2,144,999; Call premium sold $403,440.
Total Premium: $1,741,559.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Positive flows were driven by call activity, with minimal offset from call selling.

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON)
Options Activity: Put premium bought $48,448; Put premium sold $1,787,051 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $1,738,603.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Activity centered almost entirely on put selling, reinforcing confidence that shares will remain supported.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $23,245,901; Call premium sold $15,103,417; Put premium bought $2,891,936; Put premium sold $4,802,251 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $10,052,799.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong call flows complemented by notable put selling created a broad-based bullish bias in small caps.

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $13,411,959; Call premium sold $3,997,406; Put premium bought $324,544; Put premium sold $645,879 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $9,735,888.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong call inflows and supplemental put selling created a robust bullish skew in gold positioning.

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $28,268,175; Call premium sold $26,604,394; Put premium bought $2,112,634; Put premium sold $4,235,076 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,786,223.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Flows were balanced but resolved positive with larger call inflows and put selling, signaling continued institutional interest in Bitcoin exposure.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $2,718,273; Call premium sold $383,108; Put premium bought $36,800; Put premium sold $277,104 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,575,469.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Concentrated call buying and additional put selling underpinned bullish positioning in Brazilian equities.

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $1,081,657; Call premium sold $1,629,177; Put premium bought $480,281; Put premium sold $3,559,360 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,531,559.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Put selling outweighed downside buying and call offsets, creating a constructive bias toward stability in Treasuries.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Options Activity: Call premium bought $2,563,811; Call premium sold $781,807; Put premium bought $1,117,485; Put premium sold $1,802,198 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,466,717.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong call activity paired with net put selling skewed sentiment bullish, reinforcing positive institutional outlook on semiconductors.

Tickers: GS, LLY, CHTR, GOOG, AAPL, CRWV, ACN, NVDA, TTD, ENPH, CMG, ETSY, GOOGL, FTNT, BABA, AMZN, NKE, CBOE, HOOD, CSX, MSFT, CLS, VST, MSTR, ONDS, MDB, ACVA, MARA, UNP, ON, IWM, GLD, IBIT, EWZ, TLT, SMH

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-8-28

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.

Bloom Energy (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $60 strike for both September 26 expiry (29 days to expiry) and October 17 expiry (50 days to expiry). Several trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,230,596
Strike Price: $60
Analysis: Investors showed conviction with multiple sweeps in Bloom Energy calls, targeting a strike above the $54 spot price. The significant premium outlay and activity above prior open interest highlight fresh bullish sentiment extending into the fall.

Tenable Holdings (TENB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $35 strike expiring December 19 (113 days to expiry). Multiple trades noted, with several exceeding prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: Total premium paid $421,000
Strike Price: $35
Analysis: Call activity in Tenable concentrated at the $35 strike while shares traded near $31. The size of the flows, particularly those above prior open interest, reflect investors positioning for upside potential into year-end.

Union Pacific (UNP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $250 strike expiring December 19 (113 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,935,000
Strike Price: $250
Analysis: A large call purchase at the $250 strike, well above the $221 spot price, indicates bullish bets into the year-end. The size and new positioning signal confidence in continued upside momentum.

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $30 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry).
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,298,460
Strike Price: $30
Analysis: Investors targeted the $30 strike with significant premiums, above the $28 spot price. The activity suggests bullish positioning into early 2026, highlighting continued interest in leveraged semiconductor exposure.

Wheels Up Experience (UP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $4.5 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $140,015
Strike Price: $4.50
Analysis: Bullish flows targeted a $4.5 strike while shares traded near $3.37. Size above prior open interest signals new bullish bets for a rebound into 2026.

Beyond (BYON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying at the $10 strike expiring September 5 (8 days to expiry). Many trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: Total premium paid $161,998
Strike Price: $10
Analysis: Aggressive near-term call buying just above the $9 spot price reflects bullish speculation into next week’s expiration. With multiple sweeps and size above prior open interest, investors are positioning for immediate upside.

Snowflake (SNOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $280 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry).
Total Values: Total premium paid $611,840
Strike Price: $280
Analysis: Post-earnings call sweeps were concentrated at the $280 strike while the stock traded near $243. This positioning indicates investors betting on continued strength in the months ahead.

Neuronetics (STIM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys at the $7.5 and $5 strikes, spanning expirations October 17, 2025 (50 days to expiry) and February 20, 2026 (176 days to expiry). Several flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $167,250
Strike Price: $5 and $7.50
Analysis: Investors targeted longer-dated calls, paying up for exposure well above spot near $3.50. The combination of multiple expirations and trade sizes over prior open interest suggests sustained bullish positioning for a rebound.

VF Corporation (VFC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying across the $13–$18 strikes expiring November 21 (86 days to expiry). Large sweeps flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,688,022
Strike Price: $13–$18
Analysis: Heavy call interest across several strikes shows investors positioning for upside. The outsized sweeps above prior open interest highlight conviction in a rebound from depressed levels.

MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $140 strike expiring December 19 (113 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,023,000
Strike Price: $140
Analysis: A large single call trade stood out, targeting the $140 strike with shares near $133. The size over prior open interest points to a fresh bullish stance.

AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ALTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $8 strike expiring February 20, 2026 (176 days to expiry), with trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $343,580
Strike Price: $8
Analysis: Investors entered longer-term bullish exposure at the $8 strike. With spot trading just above $8, this suggests positioning for a sustained upside move.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $63 strike expiring October 17 (50 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,074,980
Strike Price: $63
Analysis: Investors added bullish exposure in Bitcoin proxy IBIT, targeting the $63 strike near spot. The size above prior open interest indicates fresh positioning for upside in the near term.

Hologic (HOLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $67.5 strike expiring October 17 (50 days to expiry), with multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $401,975
Strike Price: $67.50
Analysis: Bullish flows concentrated at the $67.5 strike while shares traded just under $66. Repeated trades above prior open interest highlight new bullish positioning into mid-October.

McDonald’s (MCD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $317.5 strike expiring September 12 (15 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $369,606
Strike Price: $317.50
Analysis: A near-term bullish bet targeted the $317.5 strike with shares at $312. The size above prior open interest suggests conviction in short-term upside.

Devon Energy (DVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $27.5 strike expiring June 18, 2026 (294 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $312,500
Strike Price: $27.50
Analysis: Investors sold puts well below the $35 spot price, collecting premium and signaling confidence that Devon will remain above this level over the long term. This activity suggests fresh bullish positioning.

Dropbox (DBX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $33 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $167,470
Strike Price: $33
Analysis: Bullish flow emerged in Dropbox with investors buying calls at the $33 strike while shares traded near $29. The positioning above prior open interest indicates confidence in upside potential into early 2026.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A massive call buy at the $210 strike expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry).
Total Values: Total premium paid $13,400,000
Strike Price: $210
Analysis: A very large notional call trade targeted the $210 strike while spot was $236. This sizable flow suggests bullish investors are positioning in size for continued small-cap strength.

Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $90 strike expiring September 18, 2026 (386 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $2,000,700
Strike Price: $90
Analysis: Investors collected premium by selling puts well below spot at $103, reflecting confidence that Robinhood will remain above $90 over the next year. The activity above prior open interest highlights fresh bullish positioning.

ACV Auctions (ACVA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $10 strike expiring November 21 (85 days to expiry). Several trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,864,800
Strike Price: $10
Analysis: Significant call buying emerged well below the $11.60 spot price, with premiums spread across multiple prints. The activity exceeding prior open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning for upside into late November.

Uber Technologies (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $115 strike expiring September 18, 2026 (386 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $890,000
Strike Price: $115
Analysis: Investors placed long-dated bullish bets more than a year out, targeting the $115 strike above the $95 spot price. The size relative to prior open interest points to new, long-term bullish positioning.

DHT Holdings (DHT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $11 strike expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry), with several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $284,036
Strike Price: $11
Analysis: Near-term bullish call activity concentrated at the $11 strike, slightly below the $11.70 spot price. The repeated trades above prior open interest indicate fresh speculative positioning for short-term upside.

Samsara (IOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $35 strike expiring January 15, 2027 (505 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $385,000
Strike Price: $35
Analysis: A notable long-dated call purchase targeted the $35 strike near the $36 spot price. With trade size exceeding prior open interest, this represents fresh bullish positioning stretching well into 2027.

Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys, including $15.5 and $20 strikes, expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry) and December 19 (113 days to expiry). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $630,298
Strike Price: $15.5 and $20
Analysis: Investors accumulated calls across multiple expirations and strikes above spot near $13.70. The consistent activity, particularly trades above prior open interest, signals fresh bullish positioning for both the near and intermediate term.

MongoDB (MDB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $250 strike expiring December 18, 2026 (477 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $1,050,000
Strike Price: $250
Analysis: Investors sold puts far below the $317 spot price, collecting premium and expressing confidence MongoDB will hold well above $250 over the next year. The activity above prior open interest confirms this as fresh bullish positioning.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $20 strike expiring December 18, 2026 (477 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,056,000
Strike Price: $20
Analysis: A large bullish bet was placed with long-dated calls at the $20 strike, well below the $29 spot price. The discounted strike selection coupled with trade size above prior open interest suggests investors are building fresh bullish exposure into 2026.

Canopy Growth (CGC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $1.5 strike expiring October 17 (50 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $66,150
Strike Price: $1.50
Analysis: Investors sold puts below the $1.85 spot price, collecting premium and signaling confidence the stock will remain above $1.50 into mid-October. The activity above prior open interest highlights this as new bullish positioning.

Tenable Holdings (TENB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $35 strike expiring December 19 (113 days to expiry), with multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $310,500
Strike Price: $35
Analysis: Bullish call flow targeted the $35 strike while shares traded near $31. With premiums paid above prior open interest, this activity reflects fresh upside positioning into year-end.

Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $81 strike expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $196,480
Strike Price: $81
Analysis: Investors sold puts right at the $81 spot price, collecting premium while signaling confidence the ETF will remain at or above this level into September expiration.

Full Truck Alliance (YMM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $10 strike expiring March 20, 2026 (204 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $252,136
Strike Price: $10
Analysis: Investors opened bullish positions in calls at the $10 strike while shares traded near $12.70. The activity above prior open interest signals confidence in sustained upside into 2026.

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $81 strike expiring November 21 (85 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $890,000
Strike Price: $81
Analysis: Investors sold puts right at the $81 spot level, collecting premium and reflecting confidence the ETF will hold firm into November. The new positioning highlights continued bullish sentiment in high-yield credit exposure.

Wendy’s (WEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Combination of put selling and call buying, including puts sold at the $9–$10 strikes expiring October 17 (50 days to expiry) and calls bought at the $11 strike expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected/paid $638,370
Strike Price: $9–$11
Analysis: Investors expressed bullish sentiment through both put selling below spot and near-term call buying above spot near $10.20. Activity above prior open interest indicates fresh positioning for a rebound into September and October.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $25 strike expiring November 21 (85 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $229,500
Strike Price: $25
Analysis: Bullish call buying targeted the $25 strike with shares near $23. The size above prior open interest suggests new upside bets into late November.

Blink Charging (BLNK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying across multiple expirations — September 19 (22 days to expiry), October 17 (50 days to expiry), December 19 (113 days to expiry), and January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry). Multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $114,085
Strike Price: $1.5–$2
Analysis: Persistent call buying across several maturities highlights growing bullish sentiment in Blink Charging. With spot near $1.20, activity spread across short and long-dated expirations suggests new positioning for a rebound from depressed levels.

United Airlines (UAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $110–$112 strikes expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry), with multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,471,638
Strike Price: $110–$112
Analysis: Strong call buying concentrated just above the $104–$105 spot price signals bullish expectations for a near-term rally. The activity above prior open interest highlights conviction positioning into September expiration.

Aurora Cannabis (ACB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $6–$7 strikes expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry) and October 17 (51 days to expiry). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $123,141
Strike Price: $6–$7
Analysis: Investors showed bullish interest in Aurora with calls across two expirations. Activity above prior open interest suggests new speculative positioning for upside through early fall.

Cameco (CCJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $83 and $85 strikes expiring September 12 (15 days to expiry) and September 19 (22 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $129,751
Strike Price: $83–$85
Analysis: Short-term bullish activity emerged in Cameco as investors targeted calls slightly above the $79 spot price. With activity above prior open interest, this represents fresh positioning for upside into September.

Home Depot (HD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $410–$412.5 strikes expiring August 29 (1 day to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $176,214
Strike Price: $410–$412.50
Analysis: Near-expiry call buying at strikes just above the $406 spot price highlights aggressive short-term bullish speculation. The size above prior open interest confirms new positioning.

Upexi (UPXI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at the $7.5 strike expiring October 17 (51 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected $180,789
Strike Price: $7.50
Analysis: Investors sold puts well below the $8.36 spot price, collecting premium and signaling confidence the stock will hold above this level into mid-October.

POET Technologies (POET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $5–$10 strikes expiring September 5 (8 days to expiry), October 17 (50 days to expiry), and January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $232,260
Strike Price: $5–$10
Analysis: Investors spread bullish exposure across multiple strikes and expirations, targeting upside well above the $5.60 spot price. With multiple trades exceeding prior open interest, this reflects new positioning for both short-term and long-term upside.

Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Combination of call buying and put selling across strikes from $5 to $9, spanning expirations August 29 (1 day to expiry), September 5 (8 days to expiry), September 19 (22 days to expiry), and January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid/collected $296,452
Strike Price: $5–$9
Analysis: Bullish activity spread across both near-term and long-term maturities highlights investors’ conviction in upside. The mix of call buying above spot and put selling below spot suggests new bullish positioning at multiple horizons.

Fathom Holdings (FTHM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $2.5 and $5 strikes expiring September 19 (22 days to expiry). Activity spanned multiple prints with significant premium outlays.
Total Values: Total premium paid $56,355
Strike Price: $2.5 and $5
Analysis: Short-dated call activity concentrated in Fathom Holdings shows bullish interest with shares trading near $2.20. With strikes selected above spot and multiple trades across expirations, this represents fresh upside positioning into September.

AppFolio (APPF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $300 strike expiring May 15, 2026 (260 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $1,092,000
Strike Price: $300
Analysis: A large long-dated call purchase targeted the $300 strike while shares traded near $276. With activity exceeding prior open interest, this reflects fresh bullish positioning and confidence in sustained upside into 2026.

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $340 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (141 days to expiry).
Total Values: Total premium paid $5,916,750
Strike Price: $340
Analysis: Significant call buying was concentrated at the $340 strike with shares trading near $314. The scale of premiums paid indicates strong bullish sentiment, suggesting new positioning for continued upside in gold into early 2026.

Penumbra (PEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $270 strike expiring October 17 (50 days to expiry), flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $375,175
Strike Price: $270
Analysis: A bullish bet targeted the $270 strike while shares traded just below that level at $267. The activity above prior open interest signals fresh positioning for near-term upside into October.

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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

Relmada Therapeutics Inc (RLMD)
Buyer: Sergio Traversa (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 55,976 (+5.9%)
Price: USD 0.74
Total Value: USD 41,422

Relmada Therapeutics Inc (RLMD)
Buyer: Sergio Traversa (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 129,455 (+15.9%)
Price: USD 0.67
Total Value: USD 86,735

Global Partners LP (GLP)
Buyer: Global GP LLC (General Partner)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+3.5%)
Price: USD 52.75
Total Value: USD 263,750

Global Partners LP (GLP)
Buyer: Global GP LLC (General Partner)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+3.6%)
Price: USD 51.97
Total Value: USD 259,850

Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NRGV)
Buyer: Robert Piconi (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 55,000 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 1.71
Total Value: USD 93,814

Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NRGV)
Buyer: Thomas R. Ertel (Director)
Shares Purchased: 11,200 (+6.0%)
Price: USD 1.81
Total Value: USD 20,229

Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NRGV)
Buyer: Larry Paulson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+6.8%)
Price: USD 1.78
Total Value: USD 35,598

Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN)
Buyer: Shrisha Radhakrishna (President)
Shares Purchased: 1,600 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 4.42
Total Value: USD 7,072

Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN)
Buyer: Shrisha Radhakrishna (President)
Shares Purchased: 28,400 (+0.7%)
Price: USD 4.27
Total Value: USD 121,268

Avidia Bancorp Inc (AVBC)
Buyer: Jonathan Michael Nelson (CFO & Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 2,740 (+36.5%)
Price: USD 15.47
Total Value: USD 42,388

Avidia Bancorp Inc (AVBC)
Buyer: Jonathan Michael Nelson (CFO & Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+7.1%)
Price: USD 15.47
Total Value: USD 7,735

Orion Office REIT Inc (ONL)
Buyer: Reginald Harold Gilyard (Director)
Shares Purchased: 55,000 (+31.8%)
Price: USD 2.91
Total Value: USD 160,006

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Julie Fasone Holder (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,453 (+9.0%)
Price: USD 68.80
Total Value: USD 99,966

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: James J. O’Brien (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,450 (+27.0%)
Price: USD 68.81
Total Value: USD 99,776

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Kim Ann Mink (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,450 (+104.3%)
Price: USD 69.38
Total Value: USD 100,601

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Eric L. Butler (Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+47.4%)
Price: USD 68.65
Total Value: USD 205,958

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Brad A. Lich (EVP & CCO)
Shares Purchased: 3,280 (+4.1%)
Price: USD 68.49
Total Value: USD 224,647

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Julie A. McAlindon (SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+18.6%)
Price: USD 68.43
Total Value: USD 136,859

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Brett D. Begemann (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+18.7%)
Price: USD 68.29
Total Value: USD 102,428

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: William Thomas McLain Jr. (EVP & CFO)
Shares Purchased: 3,670 (+7.4%)
Price: USD 68.73
Total Value: USD 252,239

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Mark J. Costa (CEO & Board Chair)
Shares Purchased: 7,400 (+1.7%)
Price: USD 67.89
Total Value: USD 502,386

Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Buyer: Damon J. Audia (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,465 (+1109.8%)
Price: USD 68.59
Total Value: USD 100,477

Vista Credit Strategic Lending Corp
Buyer: Intercorp Peru Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 114,075 (+3.9%)
Price: USD 19.68
Total Value: USD 2,245,000

Arrow Financial Corp (AROW)
Buyer: Penko Krassimir Ivanov (SEVP, Treasurer & CFO)
Shares Purchased: 6,997 (+55.0%)
Price: USD 29.50
Total Value: USD 206,412

Arrow Financial Corp (AROW)
Buyer: Penko Krassimir Ivanov (SEVP, Treasurer & CFO)
Shares Purchased: 3,925 (+44.7%)
Price: USD 29.38
Total Value: USD 115,317

US Insider Sales

Kellogg Co (K)
Seller: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 114,599 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 79.55
Total Value: USD 9,116,878

Skywater Technology Inc (SKYT)
Seller: Loren A. Unterseher (Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 311,959 (-3.9%)
Price: USD 12.28
Total Value: USD 3,832,229

Skywater Technology Inc (SKYT)
Seller: Loren A. Unterseher (Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 188,041 (-2.3%)
Price: USD 12.11
Total Value: USD 2,276,744

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
Seller: Mat Ishbia (President & CEO, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 400,036 (-30.8%)
Price: USD 5.56
Total Value: USD 2,224,200

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
Seller: Mat Ishbia (President & CEO, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 400,036 (-23.6%)
Price: USD 5.68
Total Value: USD 2,272,204

Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Seller: Diane Lazzaris (EVP & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 1,952 (-3.6%)
Price: USD 227.23
Total Value: USD 443,553

Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Seller: Diane Lazzaris (EVP & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 2,308 (-4.0%)
Price: USD 226.39
Total Value: USD 522,508

Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Seller: John Engel (Chairman, President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 16,240 (-3.3%)
Price: USD 226.88
Total Value: USD 3,684,531

Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Seller: John Engel (Chairman, President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 17,875 (-3.5%)
Price: USD 225.74
Total Value: USD 4,035,103

Wesco International Inc (WCC)
Seller: John Engel (Chairman, President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 10,501 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 225.01
Total Value: USD 2,362,830

Honeywell International Inc (HON)
Seller: Lucian Boldea (President & CEO, IA)
Shares Sold: 17,594 (-51.9%)
Price: USD 221.60
Total Value: USD 3,898,894

Honeywell International Inc (HON)
Seller: Lucian Boldea (President & CEO, IA)
Shares Sold: 11,903 (-42.2%)
Price: USD 221.60
Total Value: USD 2,637,748

Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)
Seller: Shane G. Eddy (President, P&W)
Shares Sold: 25,968 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 159.79
Total Value: USD 4,149,390

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: Deutsche Telekom AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 43,722 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 251.54
Total Value: USD 10,997,897

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: Deutsche Telekom AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 26,118 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 251.02
Total Value: USD 6,556,122

Datadog Inc (DDOG)
Seller: Matthew Jacobson (Director)
Shares Sold: 19,093 (-6.2%)
Price: USD 129.53
Total Value: USD 2,473,038

Datadog Inc (DDOG)
Seller: Matthew Jacobson (Director)
Shares Sold: 16,098 (-5.5%)
Price: USD 130.64
Total Value: USD 2,102,977

Datadog Inc (DDOG)
Seller: Matthew Jacobson (Director)
Shares Sold: 15,423 (-5.6%)
Price: USD 131.17
Total Value: USD 2,023,072

Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR)
Seller: V3 Holding Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 500,000 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 7.07
Total Value: USD 3,535,000

Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)
Seller: John Colgrove (Chief Visionary Officer)
Shares Sold: 95,300 (-19.2%)
Price: USD 60.08
Total Value: USD 5,725,624

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO)
Seller: Strauss Zelnick (Chairman & CEO)
Shares Sold: 12,278 (-72.1%)
Price: USD 230.73
Total Value: USD 2,832,903

Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX)
Seller: Herman E. Bulls (Director)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-8.4%)
Price: USD 710.00
Total Value: USD 2,130,000

CDN Insider Purchases

Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd (SPA)
Buyer: Mark Adrian Ruus (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CAD 0.22
Total Value: CAD 22,000

Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd (SPA)
Buyer: Mark Adrian Ruus (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+66.5%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 36,250

Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd (SPA)
Buyer: Richard Orazietti (Director)
Shares Purchased: 606,100 (+509.1%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 100,007

Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd (SPA)
Buyer: George Peter Mah (Director)
Shares Purchased: 724,000
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 104,980

Tourmaline Oil Corp (TOU)
Buyer: Christopher Lee (Director)
Shares Purchased: 17,000
Price: CAD 58.30
Total Value: CAD 991,046

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 10.18
Total Value: CAD 152,757

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 10.10
Total Value: CAD 252,530

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Alejandro Emiliano Gubbins Cox (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 0.76
Total Value: CAD 152,000

Prince Silver Corp (PRNC)
Buyer: Darrell Rader (Director)
Shares Purchased: 303,750
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 15,188

Nutrien Ltd (NTR)
Buyer: Mark Thompson (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 163 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 80.68
Total Value: CAD 13,151

New Found Gold Corp (NFG)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 12,269,939 (+69.1%)
Price: CAD 1.63
Total Value: CAD 20,000,001

New Found Gold Corp (NFG)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 12,269,939 (+71.1%)
Price: CAD 1.63
Total Value: CAD 20,000,001

Morguard North American Residential REIT (MRG.UN)
Buyer: Bruce Keith Robertson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+1.8%)
Price: CAD 18.70
Total Value: CAD 18,700

Morguard North American Residential REIT (MRG.UN)
Buyer: Bruce Keith Robertson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,900 (+24.5%)
Price: CAD 19.00
Total Value: CAD 207,100

Morguard North American Residential REIT (MRG.UN)
Buyer: Bruce Keith Robertson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 13,300 (+42.6%)
Price: CAD 19.00
Total Value: CAD 252,700

Maple Leaf Foods Inc (MFI)
Buyer: Olajumoke Fagbemi (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,651 (+9467.9%)
Price: CAD 35.71
Total Value: CAD 94,666

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.67
Total Value: CAD 134,400

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.67
Total Value: CAD 134,400

Viq Solutions Inc (VQS)
Buyer: Bradley W. Wells (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,705,712 (+27.6%)
Price: CAD 0.21
Total Value: CAD 365,022

Viq Solutions Inc (VQS)
Buyer: Larry Douglas Taylor (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 467,289 (+95.9%)
Price: CAD 0.21
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Metallic Minerals Corp (MMG)
Buyer: Newmont Corporation (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 2,850,000 (+17.0%)
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 684,000

DGTL Holdings Inc
Buyer: John David Alexander Belfontaine (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 7,000,000 (+207.2%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 350,000

Definity Financial Corp (DFY)
Buyer: Sonia Baxendale (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+200.0%)
Price: CAD 69.80
Total Value: CAD 104,700

Definity Financial Corp (DFY)
Buyer: Sonia Baxendale (Director)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+200.0%)
Price: CAD 69.00
Total Value: CAD 34,500

CDN Insider Sales

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Seller: Sally Whittall (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-96.3%)
Price: CAD 0.76
Total Value: CAD 7,600

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Seller: Sally Whittall (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 40,000 (-79.4%)
Price: CAD 0.75
Total Value: CAD 30,000

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Seller: Kevin Bales (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 40,000
Price: CAD 0.74
Total Value: CAD 29,600

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (Pre-Merger)
Seller: Michael Richard Collens (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 26,000 (-51.0%)
Price: CAD 18.80
Total Value: CAD 488,800

NevGold Corp (NAU)
Seller: GoldMining Inc. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 3,500,000 (-15.5%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 875,000

NevGold Corp (NAU)
Seller: Giulio Bonifacio (Director)
Shares Sold: 1,335,000 (-23.7%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 333,750

Ucore Rare Metals Inc (UCU)
Seller: Michael Schrider (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 240,000
Price: CAD 3.30
Total Value: CAD 792,000

Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Insight Holdings Group, LLC (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 2,910,631 (-28.8%)
Price: USD 4.80
Total Value: USD 13,971,029

Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Insight Holdings Group, LLC (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 3,188,745 (-28.8%)
Price: USD 4.80
Total Value: USD 15,305,976

MDA Space Ltd (MDA)
Seller: Brendan Paddick (Director)
Shares Sold: 45,600 (-3.9%)
Price: CAD 47.02
Total Value: CAD 2,143,930

Lundin Gold Inc (LUG)
Seller: Chester See (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-13.1%)
Price: CAD 83.30
Total Value: CAD 1,666,000

Lundin Gold Inc (LUG)
Seller: Sheila Margaret Colman (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 14,600 (-28.3%)
Price: CAD 81.49
Total Value: CAD 1,189,754

Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Claude J.S. Schimper (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,131 (-5.7%)
Price: CAD 27.86
Total Value: CAD 59,370

Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL)
Seller: Benito Masi (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-4.0%)
Price: USD 54.83
Total Value: USD 822,450

Firstservice Corp (FSV)
Seller: Erin Joy Wallace (Director)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-23.1%)
Price: USD 201.40
Total Value: USD 604,202

Eldorado Gold Corp (ELD)
Seller: Ryan Swedburg (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,153 (-70.2%)
Price: CAD 33.43
Total Value: CAD 205,695

Alamos Gold Inc (AGI)
Seller: Christopher John Bostwick (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,925 (-24.2%)
Price: CAD 40.34
Total Value: CAD 1,045,815

Institutional Spotlight: August 28, 2025

SPAI – Citadel Advisors LLC under Kenneth Griffin disclosed a position of 1,501,713 SH, representing 7.90% ownership. This marks a significant institutional stake.

AGIO – Paradigm BioCapital Advisors LP, led by Senai Asefaw, reported 3,027,977 SH, equating to 5.20% ownership. The filing shows a notable position.

DSGN – Point72 Asset Management LP, headed by Steve Cohen, disclosed 2,942,719 SH, accounting for 5.20% ownership. This reflects meaningful institutional activity.

CHN – CSS LLC IL reported 531,194 SH, representing 5.32% ownership. The filing indicates a sizable holding.

CMU – Bulldog Investors LLC disclosed 3,342,968 SH, equating to 13.11% ownership. This positions the firm as a major holder.

NUVEEN CHURCHILL BDC V – Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America reported 12,280,000 SH, reflecting 99.90% ownership. This filing confirms near-total institutional control.

Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc. – Franklin Resources Inc disclosed 23,532,016 SH, representing 31.40% ownership. This marks a substantial institutional position.

Tickers: SPAI, AGIO, DSGN, CHN, CMU

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

LASE, AREC, ONDS, SBET, UPXI, PGY, ZM, SHLS, WYY, URTY, CRML, AS, OTLK, RGNX, VVPR, COSM, AIRS, AMLX, FHTX, THM, BFRI, GNLX, DAR, COMP, IREN, RKT, SNWV, AMBA, OSCR, TTMI, GANX, PHAT, SLS, COOP, UPST, KALA, QXO, RAIL, BE, UWMC, CIFR, ARRY, ATYR, FOA, LTBR, U, DFH, CMPX, AAL, FFWM, QUBT, BDTX, RIOT, SATS, TBBK, UWM, MPV, LPX, INSG, LYFT, GEVO, Z, ATRA, MEG, NXT, MGNI, NCLH, NN, ST, UHG, SINT, SWIM, ASST, IONQ, BETR, CMPS, CCL, ZETA, OPRX, DAVE, CRGO, XYZ, TLSA, DNA, AFRM, VRDN, DAL, SITE, TEX, AEVA, WGS, CIA, ANGI, FIBK, COIN, CFFN, NRIM, GTM, MATH, FUNC, ANDE, STM, LPTH, PRCH, DORM, KW, TSLA, MOFG, CARG, WOOF, PFSI, CWBC, TMCI, RCL, SIG, KN, PK, CLNN, EBC, STRW, BHRB, LRMR, UAL, INDB, LEG, SRFM, ONB, FOR, SOC, NUVB, MCB, CURI, NATL, FXNC, ENVA, TOL, XMTR, HYMC, BSVN, KOLD, ANEB, AMPL, WBS, FUTU, PRTH, DOCS, BDC, GPI, CVNA, INTC, DERM, STLD, TER, APP, LUV, APTV, FNLC, BIRK, AVTX, USAU, AVT, FSLR, MD, UMAC, CVBF, MCHP, PEN, SIRI, CBU, WCC, YMM, H, MGRC, WSBC, TRU, FFIN, RDVT, BKU, VSTM, FRME, LAZ, FCF, PIPR, LEN, PI, PFS, STEP, XHB, BRKL, FLEX, MGM, NWBI, HOVR, ORRF, ALLT, CELU, NIC, TEM, M, OMF, ZYME, CRVS, APA, HVT, NXPI, SWKH, DBVT, MWA, POWL, CFG, HOMB, PR, YOU, ARW, LIF, SMG, DGII, TDUP, CMC, BRBS, OSW, EXPE, PBI, OBT, GNS, III, TSHA, BOKF, BG, BXP, UPRO, CTMX, MSGE, PSX, SHIP, MAR, SFNC, SGHC, TRIP, BLD, ORKA, QRVO, COF, BX, NNI, OVV, GRRR, LSCC, CAT, BUSE, PRM, AMPG, WING, TFC, RBRK, CIM, BABA, PVLA, COYA, FBTC, SGI, FR, IESC, MOD, PCAR, AN, AES, WBD, BTCW, SANM, WVE, INTR, MELI, NEPH, ROAD, BRRR, OLMA, RSI, SHOP, CBNA, PNC, UAMY, ATMU, AAP, CMA, ZWS, HLMN, KEYS, VTWO, COFS, DHR, GTES, GSAT, IAS, VRRM, BSGM, REAX, PAYC, ARQ, BROS, HD, CRC, RNA, MNMD, CFR, DVN, WMG, PAY, DD, SNX, LASR, BCAL, GLNG, VIK, WRBY, ITT, F, GS, VLO, ATAT, TROW, PLD, REVG, AXP, BEN, KYMR, PCT, IMNM, STNE, FDMT, EGP, INBX, JHG, LNSR, ROK, SMTC, CDE, GTN, SGRY, MTD, VTYX, PDD, CATX, PTCT, TMO, AG, EQH, BLFS, SE, FINV, GM, TOST, CMRE, CNQ, SEE, CSGP, ELTX, MAMA, MLTX, GOOGL, GO, LOW, WSM, OUST, AHCO, GOLF, HUBB, AMZN, HLT, WDC, BWA, WYNN, HAS, SRDX, GOOG, QLD, RS, VEEV, FLS, MIR, SSO, CRUS, KTOS, STX, COGT, PENG, ADPT, VIAV, GCI, CMPO, HPE, TIXT, TRMB, CRDO, VCTR, BN, OXY, BGC, HOOD, NMIH, EMR, MPWR, RBC, TTEK, MMM, ENTA, SPR, STT, ITRI, SYF, ACT, MITT, FIGS, LTH, UBER, TEL, FNMA, LEVI, SGHT, TXN, FMCC, AXGN, HL, LWAY, MCHI, ETNB, MDV, FCNCA, SRRK, AOS, ADCT, CMI, PENN, MIND, PTGX, NWSA, FXO, BAC, SNDX, BA, CRBG, HROW, QCOM, TERN, HON, SHW, SEG, BNL, TPC, SR, GDMN, PRIM, GRAB, JCI, CNM, CRH, DKNG, CALX, HIW, BSY, AMP, BNTC, DIS, WAB, NTRA, SPXC, GGZ, PFGC, EOG, SRE, WINA, NKTX, BTO, GNRC, SWX, JAZZ, ADI, COP, LLYVA, SLV, POR, ATRO, BLK, MTSI, PX, SON, CMCL, XLE, BP, DXCM, WTV, LBTYA, TIGO, UGL, LYV, EYPT, NU, ADT, APD, AKRO, CHRW, WEX, BURL, DKS, AVA, CPNG, XOM, MDGL, V, NCZ, TBPH, GENI, MRCY, TIL, TLSI, SPG, AQST, ULTA, APLD, TS, MDT, PCRX, VWO, QGRW, FDD, HUM, CVX, SSNC, XLF, JPM, LITE, UNFI, VXUS, WFC, HOLX, VGK, DDOG, GLPI, ICVT, VUG, OUT, YEXT, ELF, AUPH, RYTM, FWONK, STK, PSN, FLUT, MRK, XEL, JEQ, VITL, SRAD, CDC, CWB, SNY, COMM, PSBD, CYBR, NESR, TPG, VTV, OCUL, MTCH, GNT, GLW, FMS, ORI, DTH, EEA, OGE, LNT, MCO, AAPL, MRUS, CXDO, ARQT, ETON, HMN, NVGS, USCI, HCI, TARS, BMEZ, PTA, XGN, AER, MA, MEGI, SPPP, TATT, WTM, AXSM, RDWR, CYD, MKL, INDV, ROST, FTAI, NBXG, TRML, FXE, ASMB, CHMI, AMT, VNRX, FXY, IHD

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

USA.TO, EFR.TO, URC.TO, URE.TO, NXE.TO, NUAG.TO, CVE.TO, LGO.TO, DPRO.CA, VHI.TO, GLXY.TO, DML.TO, GRSL.V, BLDP.TO, IAU.TO, EMX.V, MX.TO, TFII.TO, HITI.V, PTK.V, PNE.TO, BTE.TO, DOO.TO, JOY.TO, MOGO.TO, WRN.TO, PD.TO, TAL.TO, GOLD.TO, CCO.TO, PSI.TO, ATZ.TO, WFG.TO, FM.TO, RCH.TO, CG.TO, VET.TO, GGD.TO, GOOS.TO, OBE.TO, LSPD.TO, BDGI.TO, ATH.TO, HBM.TO, CS.TO, CEU.TO, ACB.TO, LI.V, MG.TO, SGY.TO, ADEN.TO, DRX.TO, PTM.TO, FTG.TO, PHX.TO, ELVA.TO, TOT.TO, KEL.TO, SHLE.TO, CFP.TO, AYA.TO, TXG.TO, BDI.TO, IMG.TO, LUN.TO, BAM.TO, BITF.TO, ECN.TO, MAL.TO, IFP.TO, IMO.TO, AG.TO, LNR.TO, ASM.TO, AD/UN.TO, NOU.V, ONEX.TO, CNQ.TO, AAUC.TO, OGC.TO, CNL.TO, VLE.TO, CJ.TO, MTY.TO, NDM.TO, CIGI.TO, DBM.TO, SDE.TO, PIF.TO, AC.TO, CMG.TO, BB.TO, WEF.TO, BN.TO, TWM.TO, LMN.V, AAV.TO, ERO.TO, FVI.TO, WJX.TO, GIL.TO, SPB.TO, ONC.TO, CF.TO, ABX.TO, LAR.TO, TOY.TO, GRT/UN.TO, MTA.V, SII.TO, PRL.TO, POU.TO, BEPC.TO, AIM.TO, AP/UN.TO, TVE.TO, AIF.TO, NVA.TO, STN.TO, REI/UN.TO, NFG.V, SU.TO, REAL.TO, ARG.TO, CTC/A.TO, SVM.TO, IPO.TO, AGF/B.TO, CGY.TO, CRON.TO, GEI.TO, BTO.TO, EDR.TO, MFC.TO, AGI.TO, NWH/UN.TO, KNT.TO, FAR.TO, SIS.TO, CP.TO, EQB.TO, MDI.TO, EXE.TO, ITR.V, LNF.TO, SES.TO, EIF.TO, RUS.TO, ORA.TO, KMP/UN.TO, SGD.V, CNR.TO, MTL.TO, BMO.TO, OGI.TO, TCW.TO, FSZ.TO, CVO.TO, FRU.TO, IAG.TO, ELD.TO, LIF.TO, PAAS.TO, CAS.TO, BNS.TO, EFX.TO, WDO.TO, FNV.TO, ARE.TO, MEG.TO, NG.TO, TIH.TO, HR/UN.TO, TKO.TO, NXR/UN.TO, NFI.TO, WSP.TO, ARTG.V, III.TO, NGD.TO, DCBO.TO, DRM.TO, SKE.TO, DPM.TO, ARIS.TO, MI/UN.TO, MAG.TO, ODV.V, PET.TO, NPI.TO, ELF.TO, SSL.TO, WPM.TO, SRU/UN.TO, Y.TO, GAU.TO, AFN.TO, EDV.TO, LUG.TO, FSV.TO, TFPM.TO, RY.TO, PKI.TO, SSRM.TO, FCR/UN.TO, ALA.TO, BNE.TO, SEA.TO, EQX.TO, MRE.TO, IGM.TO, NA.TO, PEY.TO, CRR/UN.TO, IIP/UN.TO, TD.TO, EFN.TO, DXT.TO, TF.TO, QBR/B.TO, FFH.TO, OLA.TO, OR.TO, SCR.TO, GWO.TO, PBH.TO, CHP/UN.TO, CJT.TO, PPL.TO, CU.TO, FC.TO, TPZ.TO, LB.TO, KEY.TO, MFI.TO

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