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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.
Disclaimer: All data and information presented in this report are sourced from publicly available materials intended for informational purposes only. The content is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities and should not be relied upon as financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.
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 2025-18-5
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-18-5. 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.
Target Corporation (TGT)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling with premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in heavy put selling while also selling calls, indicating premium collection strategies alongside substantial put sales for income generation.
Key Totals: Total premium from puts sold reached $65.2 million, far outweighing put premium bought of $26.8 million and call activity; net premium stood at $37.9 million.
Analysis: The dominant put selling with high premium collected reflects strong bullish conviction through income-focused positioning, with net premium heavily positive despite some put buying.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions focused on significant put selling while buying modest calls, suggesting premium collection as the primary driver with some directional call interest.
Key Totals: Total premium from puts sold was $30.0 million against put premium bought of $8.2 million; net premium reached $22.2 million.
Analysis: Heavy put selling overwhelmed put buying and call activity, resulting in substantial premium collected and a strongly positive net premium flow.
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions showed strong put selling alongside limited put buying and minor call transactions, pointing to clear premium collection intent.
Key Totals: Total premium from puts sold amounted to $31.8 million compared to put premium bought of $10.5 million; net premium was $21.5 million.
Analysis: The outsized put selling generated significant premium collected, driving the positive net premium and indicating bullish positioning via income generation.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling outweighing other flows
Options Activity: Institutions actively sold puts while also selling calls and buying calls, with put selling emerging as the volume leader for premium collection amid two-way call flow.
Key Totals: Total premium from puts sold was $33.2 million against put premium bought of $9.6 million, with active call buying and selling; net premium stood at $17.8 million.
Analysis: Put selling dominated with substantial premium collected, offsetting put buying and contributing to a solidly positive net premium despite balanced call activity.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Mixed – call buying offset by put exposure
Options Activity: Institutions displayed heavy call buying and call selling alongside significant put buying, with put selling providing some premium collection in a high-volume two-way flow.
Key Totals: Call premium bought reached $90.4 million against call premium sold of $55.9 million, while put premium bought was $51.5 million and premium from puts sold was $32.5 million; net premium was $15.5 million.
Analysis: Strong call buying drove positive net premium, but notable put buying introduced hedging elements, resulting in balanced yet overall bullish-leaning flow.
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying dominating limited put activity
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call buying while selling fewer calls, with minimal put buying and modest put selling in a clear directional flow.
Key Totals: Call premium bought was $6.0 million against call premium sold of $2.2 million, with low put volumes; net premium reached $3.6 million.
Analysis: Call buying significantly outpaced other activities, generating positive net premium with limited counteracting put flows for straightforward bullish exposure.
Tickers: TGT, SBUX, LULU, AMZN, TSLA, RIVN
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 2025-18-5
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.
WM Technology, Inc. (MAPS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026, strike $120 (far above spot price around $ many trades).
Total Values: Total premium paid approximately $55,180 across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $120
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with four hundred eighty-five days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at a strike price significantly higher than the current spot price. This reflects direct bullish positioning through premium payment on new or expanded interest.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strikes $645–$655 (above spot price around $479), multiple trades with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid approximately $13,834,325 across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $645–$655
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with sixty-four days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at strikes above the current spot price. Trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment on far out-of-the-money calls.
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $24 (above spot price around $19.71–$19.72).
Total Values: Total premium paid approximately $157,736 across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $24
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with ninety-two days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at a strike price above the current spot price. This reflects direct bullish positioning through premium payment.
Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiries February 20, 2026 (strike $48, above spot around $45.77) and March 20, 2026 (strike $50, above spot around $45.48–$45.74), multiple trades with size exceeding prior open interest on some.
Total Values: Total premium paid approximately $1,706,599 across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $48–$50
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with sixty-four to ninety-two days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at strikes above the current spot price. Several trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment.
Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 17, 2027, strike $155 (above spot around $113.59), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid $641,760.
Strike Price: $155
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with five hundred forty-six days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at a strike price above the current spot price. Trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment.
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $60 (near or slightly above spot around $59.43–$59.77), multiple trades with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid approximately $679,178 across multiple trades.
Strike Price: $60
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call options with sixty-four days to expiration, acquiring the right to purchase shares at a strike price near the current spot price. Trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment.
Tickers: MAPS, TSLA, RIVN, ALLY, C, CG
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
CBRE Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (IGR)
Buyer: Finnerty, Peter Francis (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 46,500 (+inf%)
Price: USD 4.32
Total Value: USD 200,880
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Srivastava, Sajal (President and CIO)
Shares Purchased: 27,900 (+1.8%)
Price: USD 6.19
Total Value: USD 172,832
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Labe, James (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 27,900 (+1.8%)
Price: USD 6.19
Total Value: USD 172,832
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,084 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 9.36
Total Value: USD 38,226
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 12,649 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 57.49
Total Value: USD 727,191
New Germany Fund Inc (GF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,399 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 11.25
Total Value: USD 49,489
Aziyo Biologics Inc (AZYO)
Buyer: Ferguson, Matthew (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Purchased: 60,000 (+15.5%)
Price: USD 0.53
Total Value: USD 31,800
Aziyo Biologics Inc (AZYO)
Buyer: Colpman, David (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 12,500 (+67.2%)
Price: USD 0.51
Total Value: USD 6,375
Aziyo Biologics Inc (AZYO)
Buyer: Makes, Brigid (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+1250.0%)
Price: USD 0.52
Total Value: USD 13,000
Lordstown Motors Corp (RIDE)
Buyer: Esopus Creek Value Series Fund LP – Series A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 23,213 (+3.1%)
Price: USD 1.48
Total Value: USD 34,355
ProCap Financial Inc (BRR)
Buyer: Pompliano, Anthony John III (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 298,000 (+29800000.0%)
Price: USD 3.37
Total Value: USD 1,004,260
US Insider Sales
Lear Corp (LEA)
Seller: Cardew, Jason M (SVP and CFO)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-24.7%)
Price: USD 118.17
Total Value: USD 590,845
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 800 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 14.81
Total Value: USD 11,848
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 1,600 (-66.7%)
Price: USD 14.79
Total Value: USD 23,664
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 600 (-20.0%)
Price: USD 14.77
Total Value: USD 8,862
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 2,100 (-41.2%)
Price: USD 14.76
Total Value: USD 30,996
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 350 (-6.4%)
Price: USD 14.75
Total Value: USD 5,163
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 750 (-12.1%)
Price: USD 14.74
Total Value: USD 11,055
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 3,667 (-37.2%)
Price: USD 14.73
Total Value: USD 54,015
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 1,150 (-10.4%)
Price: USD 14.72
Total Value: USD 16,930
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 600 (-5.2%)
Price: USD 14.71
Total Value: USD 8,826
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 400 (-3.3%)
Price: USD 14.70
Total Value: USD 5,880
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 700 (-5.5%)
Price: USD 14.68
Total Value: USD 10,276
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
Seller: Calamos, John P. Sr. (President and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 800 (-5.9%)
Price: USD 14.67
Total Value: USD 11,736
Genuine Parts Co (GPC)
Seller: Howe, James F. (President, Motion)
Shares Sold: 1,648 (-5.7%)
Price: USD 128.60
Total Value: USD 211,933
General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: Paddock, David (Vice President)
Shares Sold: 16,895 (-31.6%)
Price: USD 334.88
Total Value: USD 5,657,730
General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: Paddock, David (Vice President)
Shares Sold: 3,465 (-6.1%)
Price: USD 335.12
Total Value: USD 1,161,191
Sun Communities Inc (SUI)
Seller: Shiffman, Gary A. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 156,875 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 123.53
Total Value: USD 19,378,769
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (CBRL)
Seller: GMT Capital Corp (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 42,400 (-1.8%)
Price: USD 26.85
Total Value: USD 1,138,440
Cloudastructure Inc (CSAI)
Seller: Bentley, Sheldon Richard (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-11.1%)
Price: USD 1.08
Total Value: USD 27,000
Lam Research Corp (LRCX)
Seller: Archer, Timothy (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 113,300 (-10.8%)
Price: USD 163.86
Total Value: USD 18,565,338
Lam Research Corp (LRCX)
Seller: Archer, Timothy (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-5.1%)
Price: USD 163.86
Total Value: USD 8,193,000
Synaptics Inc (SYNA)
Seller: Gupta, Vikram (Officer)
Shares Sold: 694 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 75.00
Total Value: USD 52,050
Quanex Building Products Corp (NX)
Seller: Teleios Capital Partners GmbH (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 119,485 (-2.6%)
Price: USD 15.94
Total Value: USD 1,904,436
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
Seller: Talley, Darrin L (VP – Corporate Strategic Planning)
Shares Sold: 3,000 (-9.5%)
Price: USD 117.19
Total Value: USD 351,570
Energy Services of America Corp (ESOA)
Seller: Reynolds, Marshall T (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-6.6%)
Price: USD 8.37
Total Value: USD 837,000
Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
Seller: Halloran, Virginia A (Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 605 (-4.3%)
Price: USD 276.78
Total Value: USD 167,452
CDN Insider Purchases
WestBond Enterprises Corporation
Buyer: Grech, Mario (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 44,500 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 8,010
WestBond Enterprises Corporation
Buyer: Grech, Mario (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 8,750
Tourmaline Oil Corp (TOU)
Buyer: Rose, Mike (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 60.22
Total Value: CAD 150,550
Superior Plus Corp (SPB)
Buyer: Winger, Dale Alan (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,400 (+88.7%)
Price: CAD 7.24
Total Value: CAD 68,056
Salazar Resources Ltd (SRL)
Buyer: DeMare, Nick (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 39,600 (+3.9%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 5,148
Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Burzynski, John Feliks (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 291,014 (+19.4%)
Price: CAD 0.69
Total Value: CAD 200,800
NexMetals Mining Corp
Buyer: Whiteford, Sean Michael (Director or Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 9,323 (+33.5%)
Price: USD 3.77
Total Value: USD 35,148
NexMetals Mining Corp
Buyer: Lekstrom, Morgan (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 6,800 (+14.5%)
Price: CAD 5.17
Total Value: CAD 35,138
NeXGold Mining Corp (NEXG)
Buyer: Lekstrom, Morgan (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 1.66
Total Value: CAD 16,568
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc (LTC)
Buyer: Johnson, Kevin David (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+14.0%)
Price: CAD 1.68
Total Value: CAD 84,000
Leviathan Metals Corp
Buyer: Norman, Luke Anthony (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 69,000 (+2.0%)
Price: CAD 0.44
Total Value: CAD 30,360
Leviathan Metals Corp
Buyer: Norman, Luke Anthony (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 69,000 (+2.1%)
Price: CAD 0.44
Total Value: CAD 30,360
GR Silver Mining Ltd (GRSL)
Buyer: Zaunscherb, Eric (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 30,000 (+1.6%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 9,000
Diamond Estates Wines & Spirit Inc (DWS)
Buyer: McEachern, Ronald (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 55,000 (+8.9%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 9,625
Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc
Buyer: Rompel, Andreas (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+6.9%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 5,000
Coast Copper Corp (COCO)
Buyer: Travis, Adam Robert (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 60,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 5,400
CMX Gold & Silver Corp (CXC)
Buyer: Knight, William Allen (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 66,500
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 6,650
C3 Metals Inc (CCCM)
Buyer: McNeice, John Darin (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,250 (+5.4%)
Price: CAD 1.11
Total Value: CAD 10,268
Benton Resources Inc (BEX)
Buyer: Stares, Stephen (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 73,000 (+1.3%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 6,205
Auriginal Mining Corp
Buyer: Cashin, Peter John (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 350,000 (+175.0%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 24,500
Amex Exploration Inc (AMX)
Buyer: Eldorado Gold Corporation (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 14,868,200 (+62.6%)
Price: CAD 4.00
Total Value: CAD 59,472,800
Unisync Corp (UNI)
Buyer: Notman, William Hugh (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 75,000 (+21.4%)
Price: CAD 1.32
Total Value: CAD 99,000
Unisync Corp (UNI)
Buyer: Notman, William Hugh (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 12,000 (+120.0%)
Price: CAD 1.32
Total Value: CAD 15,840
Unisync Corp (UNI)
Buyer: Miller, Ronald Dale (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 30,000
Price: CAD 1.32
Total Value: CAD 39,600
Unisync Corp (UNI)
Buyer: Gu, Renting (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 800,000 (+413.7%)
Price: CAD 1.31
Total Value: CAD 1,048,000
TransAlta Corp (TA)
Buyer: Dielwart, John Patrick (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,577 (+8.5%)
Price: CAD 18.70
Total Value: CAD 29,490
Telus Corp (T)
Buyer: Parent, Marc (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 48,900 (+86.1%)
Price: CAD 17.59
Total Value: CAD 860,151
Telus Corp (T)
Buyer: Parent, Marc (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 11,100 (+24.3%)
Price: CAD 17.58
Total Value: CAD 195,138
Sharc International Systems Inc (SHRC)
Buyer: Sweeny, Dermot Joseph (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+6.1%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 35,000
Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 26,000,000 (+63.1%)
Price: CAD 0.48
Total Value: CAD 12,480,000
Orestone Mining Corp (ORS)
Buyer: Hottman, David (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,293,039 (+69.5%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 103,443
Mirasol Resources Ltd (MRZ)
Buyer: Shultz, Troy (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 95,000 (+44.4%)
Price: CAD 0.45
Total Value: CAD 42,750
Mirasol Resources Ltd (MRZ)
Buyer: Heenan, William (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 33,333 (+2.5%)
Price: CAD 0.45
Total Value: CAD 15,000
First Nordic Metals Corp (FNM)
Buyer: Bradford, Russell (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 65,875 (+7.7%)
Price: CAD 1.52
Total Value: CAD 100,130
Fab-Form Industries Ltd (FBF)
Buyer: Fearn, Richard Neil (Director and Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,390 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 1.08
Total Value: CAD 5,821
Birchcliff Energy Ltd (BIR)
Buyer: Thompson, Duane Robert (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,500 (+26.7%)
Price: CAD 7.30
Total Value: CAD 40,150
Birchcliff Energy Ltd (BIR)
Buyer: Bourgeois, Robyn (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 6,000 (+14.6%)
Price: CAD 7.26
Total Value: CAD 43,560
Anfield Energy Inc (AEC)
Buyer: Bleak, Joshua Daniel (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 5.71
Total Value: USD 5,710
CDN Insider Sales
Thermal Energy International Inc (TMG)
Seller: Wales, Isobel Catriona (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 78,187 (-57.2%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 10,289
Thermal Energy International Inc (TMG)
Seller: Sands, Vincent Joseph (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 78,187
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 10,289
Thermal Energy International Inc (TMG)
Seller: Mawby, Samuel Thomas (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 78,187 (-31.0%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 10,289
Terra Rossa Gold Ltd
Seller: Slater, Ian (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,079,500 (-9.9%)
Price: CAD 0.35
Total Value: CAD 379,984
Teck Resources Ltd (TECK)
Seller: Prystai, Crystal Johanna (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 46,349 (-99.3%)
Price: CAD 60.96
Total Value: CAD 2,825,435
Rochester Resources Ltd (RCT)
Seller: Silva, Jose Manuel (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 38,000 (-12.8%)
Price: CAD 0.55
Total Value: CAD 20,900
Melcor Developments Ltd (MRD)
Seller: Melton, Graeme (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-9.1%)
Price: CAD 15.50
Total Value: CAD 15,500
Amex Exploration Inc (AMX)
Seller: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 14,868,200
Price: CAD 4.00
Total Value: CAD 59,472,800
Amex Exploration Inc (AMX)
Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 14,868,200
Price: CAD 4.00
Total Value: CAD 59,472,800
Telesat Corp (TSAT)
Seller: Schwartz, Michael Clancy (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 60,000 (-62.8%)
Price: USD 29.70
Total Value: USD 1,781,934
Stingray Group Inc (RAY.A)
Seller: Trahan, Jean-Pierre (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,933 (-1.1%)
Price: CAD 14.11
Total Value: CAD 41,382
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Thompson, Rory John Will (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 105,377
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 579,574
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Moore, Rachel Maureen (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,000
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 55,000
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: McFarlane, Bradley James (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 66,804
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 367,422
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: LaFehr, Edward David (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 60,000
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 330,000
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Kelly, Michael Grant (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 550,000
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Kane, Joshua Maxwell (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 126,734
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 697,037
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Harbilas, James (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 46,000
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 253,000
Step Energy Services Ltd (STEP)
Seller: Glanville, Stephen Murray (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 263,639
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 1,450,015
Shopify Inc (SHOP)
Seller: Lutke, Tobias Albin (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 73,275
Price: USD 160.58
Total Value: USD 11,766,331
Clarke Inc (CKI)
Seller: Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 600
Price: CAD 22.00
Total Value: CAD 13,200
Institutional Spotlight: December 17, 2025
Vestis Corporation (VSTS)
Corvex Management LP, led by Keith Meister, reported a position of 19,821,433 shares, representing 15.00% ownership, marking a significant institutional stake disclosed in the filing.
iBio, Inc. (IBIO)
ECOR1 Capital LLC, managed by Oleg Nodelman, disclosed ownership of 2,228,000 shares, equating to 9.90% ownership. This filing reflects a notable institutional position.
Separately, Frazier Life Sciences Public Fund LP reported a holding of 1,953,467 shares, representing 8.70% ownership, highlighting continued institutional interest in the name.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (DSM)
Saba Capital Management LP, under Boaz Weinstein, disclosed ownership of 5,179,441 shares, representing 10.31% ownership, reflecting an active institutional position in the fund.
BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (DMB)
Saba Capital Management LP, led by Boaz Weinstein, reported holding 1,337,952 shares, equating to 7.27% ownership, continuing its exposure within municipal bond fund structures.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund II, Inc. (LEO)
Saba Capital Management LP, managed by Boaz Weinstein, disclosed ownership of 6,076,820 shares, representing 9.76% ownership, indicating sustained institutional positioning.
Vor Biopharma Inc. (VOR)
Great Point Partners LLC, led by Jeffrey Jay, reported a stake of 1,234,486 shares, accounting for 5.63% ownership, reflecting institutional involvement in the biotech space.
Ur-Energy Inc. (URG)
MMCAP International Inc. SPC disclosed ownership of 21,511,960 shares, representing 5.40% ownership, establishing a meaningful institutional position.
Cable One, Inc. (CABO)
D. E. Shaw & Co., LP reported holding 281,817 shares, corresponding to 5.00% ownership, indicating a sizable quantitative-driven position.
Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (ACTU)
Voss Capital LLC disclosed ownership of 1,227,756 shares, equating to 5.30% ownership, reflecting a concentrated institutional stake.
Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc. (CLARION)
Franklin Resources, Inc. reported a holding of 23,506,374 shares, representing 27.60% ownership, highlighting a controlling-level institutional position.
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE)
Carronade Capital Management LP disclosed ownership of 3,262,648 shares, accounting for 6.80% ownership, signaling meaningful institutional exposure.
Caseys General Stores Credit Opportunities Fund (CMU)
Bulldog Investors LLC reported a position of 4,007,921 shares, representing 15.72% ownership, reflecting an activist-style institutional holding.
Tickers: VSTS, IBIO, DSM, DMB, LEO, VOR, URG, CABO, ACTU, CNNE, CMU
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
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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
DARE, MAPS, OGI, ALGS, YOU, KOLD, BEAT, CNTM, HYMC, AEON, RGNX, ERAS, IMVT, TENX, RAPP, COGT, ASND, OSCR, OLMA, ENTA, VGZ, GE, CDNA, ROIV, OWLT, TLSA, PTGX, VSCO, SRZN, CTMX, SNBR, LYEL, REPL, ENVA, USAU, HCI, SATS, PLTM, ANDE, TSLA, CARG, DXYZ, ATAT, CRC, FIGS, AIG, SWIM, CRNX, BMY, PBYI, MCD, FANUY, MNKD, LFST, PCRX, ZYME, KYMR, UFPT, KO, MNST, DSVSF, TNDM, DRH, MKL, CCK, NUVB, YUMC, ORI, DE, PVLA, FLNT, BA, LLY, ANF, KINS, MD, BVS, SPPP, WBD, SCO, UNP, DBI, JAZZ, AEO, MA, TIGO, RSI, AHCO, TBT, NCSM, SR, KNSA, KNX, ULTA, AXGN, SDHC, DASH, NRIM, MRK, OSW, DTM, FNLC, HWM, WMT, ADCT, UGL, ORMP, EBAY, CB, LMT, MIDD, UTHR, FIVE, GOLD, PEP, TBF, BAC, LUV, ACT, OPCH, AHH, JBLU
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
TSND.TO, WEED.TO, GTII.CA, CURA.TO, ACB.TO, OGI.TO, CRON.TO, HITI.V, CAE.TO, VLE.TO, SDE.TO, MAL.TO, ITR.V, CNL.TO, BBD/B.TO, AYA.TO, NTR.TO, ARIS.TO, QBR/B.TO, DOL.TO, NFG.V, IAU.TO, SGD.TO, RUS.TO, GAU.TO, KBL.TO, TRZ.TO, TOT.TO, AAUC.TO, MX.TO, NXR/UN.TO, RCH.TO, EDV.TO, TVE.TO, MRE.TO, III.TO, TSU.TO, BCE.TO, SLF.TO, GWO.TO, SAP.TO, ODV.V, WTE.TO, IPO.TO, DFY.TO, IAG.TO, FFH.TO, TPZ.TO, DBM.TO, TRP.TO, VBNK.TO, EXE.TO, POU.TO
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