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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 2026-2-5

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-5. 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.

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling volume
Options Activity: Institutions focused on significant put selling to collect premiums, with minor call buying and selling indicating confidence in upside potential
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $5,575,878 and sold at $5,904,710, with puts bought at $417,323,663 and premium collected from puts sold at $955,206,885
Analysis: The data reflects strong net premium driven by put selling outweighing put buying, signaling institutional optimism through premium collection

Energy Transfer LP – Limited Partnership (ET)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive call purchasing
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in heavy call buying while selling some calls, with no notable put activity suggesting directional bets on appreciation
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $241,930,089 and sold at $50,872,051
Analysis: Net premium arises from call buying exceeding call selling, highlighting institutional focus on potential gains

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial put premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions showed put selling for income generation alongside call selling, offsetting put and call buying to maintain positive flow
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $6,700,242 and sold at $9,848,687, with puts bought at $268,238,326 and premium collected from puts sold at $340,167,349
Analysis: The positive net stems from put selling surpassing put buying, despite call selling pressure, indicating sustained bullish positioning

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call acquisition
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call buying without counterbalancing sales or put trades, pointing to straightforward upside speculation
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $66,548,000
Analysis: Entire net premium from call buying reflects unopposed institutional interest in growth

Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying paired with put sales
Options Activity: Institutions combined call purchases with put selling for premium, creating a layered approach to bullish exposure
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $16,614,809, with premium collected from puts sold at $74,620,000
Analysis: Net premium boosted by put selling dominance, complementing call buying for overall positive outlook

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling outweighing buys
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized put selling to gather premiums, with balanced call activity and moderate put buying suggesting hedging elements
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $2,393,334 and sold at $1,796,892, with puts bought at $10,176,547 and premium collected from puts sold at $54,105,715
Analysis: Strong put selling drives the net, offsetting put buying and yielding bullish net flow

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – call selling offset by put sales
Options Activity: Institutions sold calls but countered with put selling for premium, while buying calls and puts in smaller volumes for potential balance
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $12,176,062 and sold at $19,091,944, with puts bought at $30,812,986 and premium collected from puts sold at $75,887,821
Analysis: Put selling premium exceeds put buying, contributing to positive net despite call selling

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish – mixed call flow with put premium gain
Options Activity: Institutions bought more calls than sold, supplemented by put selling over buying to enhance income while positioning upward
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $26,416,400 and sold at $11,286,322, with puts bought at $29,202,083 and premium collected from puts sold at $43,167,212
Analysis: Call buying and put selling combine for net positive, showing institutional lean toward appreciation

Ferrari N.V. (RACE)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call purchases
Options Activity: Institutions targeted call buying with some put selling, avoiding significant sales or put buys for direct bullish plays
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $3,147,000, with premium collected from puts sold at $24,292,000
Analysis: Net driven by put selling and call buying, indicating clear positive sentiment

Strategy Inc (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying leading put sales
Options Activity: Institutions leaned into call buying and put selling, with call selling and put buying providing some offset but not dominating
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $17,576,092 and sold at $11,627,631, with puts bought at $24,078,766 and premium collected from puts sold at $39,266,092
Analysis: Positive net from call buying excess and put selling, reflecting bullish institutional activity

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling for substantial premiums, with minimal call activity and put buying suggesting income-focused optimism
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $219,000 and sold at $1,416,195, with puts bought at $65,466,539 and premium collected from puts sold at $84,290,593
Analysis: Put selling significantly outpaces put buying, generating the bulk of net premium

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call acquisitions
Options Activity: Institutions pursued heavy call buying, with limited call selling and balanced put trades indicating targeted upside interest
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $16,104,780 and sold at $1,303,649, with puts bought at $1,562,120 and premium collected from puts sold at $2,134,830
Analysis: Call buying premium far exceeds selling, bolstered by minor put selling for positive net

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced put flow favoring sales
Options Activity: Institutions maintained near-even call buying and selling, but tilted toward put selling over buying for premium and support
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $5,292,987 and sold at $6,573,907, with puts bought at $109,456,081 and premium collected from puts sold at $125,260,739
Analysis: Net positive from put selling edge, despite slight call selling tilt

Arm Holdings plc – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buys with put premium boost
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts, using call selling and put buying as minor counters in an overall upward strategy
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $4,579,538 and sold at $1,437,856, with puts bought at $5,107,413 and premium collected from puts sold at $13,674,781
Analysis: Combined call buying and put selling yield net gain, showing bullish undercurrent

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – even put activity with call edge
Options Activity: Institutions balanced put buying and selling closely, with call buying over selling providing the directional push
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $23,291,025 and sold at $13,458,736, with puts bought at $111,378,942 and premium collected from puts sold at $111,369,198
Analysis: Slight call buying advantage and near-neutral puts result in modest positive net

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
Sentiment: Bullish – put sales dominating buys
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premiums while buying calls, with put buying as a smaller hedge component
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $782,646, with puts bought at $5,237,359 and premium collected from puts sold at $13,092,780
Analysis: Put selling premium provides the main net contribution, enhanced by call buying

PDD Holdings Inc. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish – call selling offset by put sales
Options Activity: Institutions sold calls but emphasized put selling for larger premiums, with minimal call and put buying
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $19,800 and sold at $6,955,400, with puts bought at $15,391,650
Analysis: Put selling (implied dominant) drives net, countering call selling for bullish outcome

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL)
Sentiment: Bullish – progressive put premium accumulation
Options Activity: Institutions built on put selling for income, with call buying and selling in support alongside put buying
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $296,024 and sold at $1,245,842, with puts bought at $3,936,479 and premium collected from puts sold at $12,301,959
Analysis: Put selling exceeds buying significantly, leading the positive net flow

Genius Sports Limited (GENI)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying focus
Options Activity: Institutions centered on call purchases with negligible call selling and no put involvement, signaling pure speculation
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $4,873,791 and sold at $24,010
Analysis: Call buying overwhelmingly contributes to net, indicating strong institutional bullishness

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buys with put sale support
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts, using call selling and put buying to moderate the flow
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,923,769 and sold at $687,707, with puts bought at $579,928 and premium collected from puts sold at $3,408,105
Analysis: Net positive from call buying and put selling combination, reflecting optimistic positioning

Tickers: COIN, ET, PLTR, BKNG, AXON, PYPL, META, GOOG, RACE, MSTR, CRM, SNDK, AMD, ARM, TSLA, DUOL, PDD, CRCL, GENI, RDDT

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 2026-2-5

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.

Anterix Inc. (ATEX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys in the August 21, 2026 expiration at the 30 strike (spot around 26), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $610,269 across the listed trades.
Strike Price: 30
Analysis: Traders bought calls expiring in approximately one hundred ninety-seven days with the strike above the current spot price. The purchases involved paying premium for upside exposure, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning establishing directional bets on upward movement.

Angi Inc. (ANGI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys in the February 20, 2026 expiration at the 15 strike (spot around 11.57), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $454,500 across the listed trades.
Strike Price: 15
Analysis: Traders bought calls expiring in approximately fifteen days with the strike above the current spot price. The purchases involved paying premium for upside exposure, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning establishing directional bets on upward movement.

Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sells in the January 15, 2027 expiration at the 2.5 strike (spot around 2.37-2.375), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $579,832 across the listed trades.
Strike Price: 2.5
Analysis: Traders sold puts expiring in approximately three hundred forty-four days with the strike slightly above the current spot price. The sales collected premium, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new positioning confident in the price holding above the strike for the premium to be retained as profit.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Put buys in the February 13, 2026 expiration at the 26 strike (spot around 26.665), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $140,680 across the listed trades (net after minor credits in some legs).
Strike Price: 26
Analysis: Traders bought puts expiring in approximately eight days with the strike slightly below the current spot price. The purchases involved paying premium for downside exposure or protection, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new bearish positioning establishing directional bets on downward movement.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Put buys in the May 15, 2026 expiration at the 10 strike (spot around 11.785-11.805), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $986,416 across the listed trades (net after minor credits in some legs).
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: Traders bought puts expiring in approximately ninety-nine days with the strike below the current spot price. The purchases involved paying premium for downside exposure or protection, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new bearish positioning establishing directional bets on downward movement.

Galaxy Digital Inc. (GLXY)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Put buys in the April 17, 2026 expiration at the 15 strike (spot around 17.24-17.275), with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $666,681 across the listed trades (net after minor credits in some legs).
Strike Price: 15
Analysis: Traders bought puts expiring in approximately seventy-one days with the strike below the current spot price. The purchases involved paying premium for downside exposure or protection, and the size surpassing prior open interest indicates new bearish positioning establishing directional bets on downward movement.

Tickers: ATEX, ANGI, MVST, PFE, WULF, GLXY

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

Quaint Oak Bancorp Inc (QNTO)
Buyer: Clarke James J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,150 (+1.7%)
Price: US$12.75
Total Value: US$14,662

Greenland Resources Inc (MOLY)
Buyer: Shiffman, Ruben (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 13,900 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$1.79
Total Value: CA$24,881

Buyer: Shiffman, Ruben (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 8,500 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$1.77
Total Value: CA$15,045

Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 66,492 (+2.4%)
Price: CA$0.90
Total Value: CA$59,843

Americore Resources Corp (AMR)
Buyer: Morrison, Brian (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$0.59
Total Value: CA$5,900

Greif Inc (GEF)
Buyer: Sathyanarayanan Bala (EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+2.1%)
Price: US$88.48
Total Value: US$8,848

Buyer: Sathyanarayanan Bala (EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+2.1%)
Price: US$89.97
Total Value: US$8,997

Buyer: Hilsheimer Lawrence A. (EVP and CFO)
Shares Purchased: 230 (+0.1%)
Price: US$90.57
Total Value: US$20,831

Buyer: Hilsheimer Lawrence A. (EVP and CFO)
Shares Purchased: 6,475 (+129.5%)
Price: US$91.20
Total Value: US$590,534

AllianzGI Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 11,642 (+0.1%)
Price: US$13.52
Total Value: US$157,400

New Germany Fund Inc (GF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 12,802 (+0.6%)
Price: US$12.28
Total Value: US$157,209

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,788 (+0.1%)
Price: US$66.45
Total Value: US$451,063

Community Bancorp (Nevada) (CBONQ)
Buyer: Bouffard David Mark (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+8.0%)
Price: US$31.45
Total Value: US$15,725

Cavco Industries Inc (CVCO)
Buyer: Greenblatt David A. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 87 (+0.5%)
Price: US$500.00
Total Value: US$43,500

Buyer: Boor William C (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+2.1%)
Price: US$495.00
Total Value: US$495,000

Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX)
Buyer: Stilwell Joseph (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,822 (+0.8%)
Price: US$20.56
Total Value: US$78,578

US Insider Sales

Scorpio Tankers Inc (STNG)
Seller: Bugbee Robert L (Officer; Director)
Shares Sold: 271,438
Price: US$63.72
Total Value: US$17,296,029

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (EDU)
Seller: Zhou Chenggang (Officer)
Shares Sold: 79,999
Price: US$62.76
Total Value: US$5,020,737

Travelers Companies Inc (TRV)
Seller: Heyman William H (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000
Price: US$302.00
Total Value: US$1,510,000

Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
Seller: Jerry Ding (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,000
Price: US$55.14
Total Value: US$165,405

Zions Bancorporation (ZION)
Seller: Burdiss Paul E. (Former Officer)
Shares Sold: 16,085
Price: US$64.00
Total Value: US$1,029,440

Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)
Seller: Ha Daisy Y (Spouse of Affiliate)
Shares Sold: 56,554
Price: US$12.27
Total Value: US$693,905

Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
Seller: Beck Axel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,223
Price: US$290.22
Total Value: US$1,225,584

MicroStrategy Inc (MSTR)
Seller: Shao Wei-Ming (Former Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,000
Price: US$120.12
Total Value: US$360,360

Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
Seller: Schlosser John W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 18,498
Price: US$27.84
Total Value: US$515,000

Boeing Co (BA)
Seller: McKenzie Howard E (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,497
Price: US$233.99
Total Value: US$2,456,150

Chubb Ltd (CB)
Seller: Lupica John J (Officer)
Shares Sold: 23,957
Price: US$331.97
Total Value: US$7,952,902

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Samant Rahul D (Officer)
Shares Sold: 62,528
Price: US$70.18
Total Value: US$4,388,394

L3Harris Technologies Inc (LHX)
Seller: Mehta Samir (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,840
Price: US$338.85
Total Value: US$1,640,034

M&T Bank Corp (MTB)
Seller: M&T Bank Corporation Pension Plan (Affiliate)
Shares Sold: 150,000
Price: US$228.12
Total Value: US$34,218,000

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)
Seller: Hassfurther Thomas A (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,129
Price: US$230.92
Total Value: US$2,800,832

PPG Industries Inc (PPG)
Seller: Morales Vincent J (Senior VP & CFO)
Shares Sold: 17,072 (-37.5%)
Price: US$125.00
Total Value: US$2,134,000

Seller: Morales Vincent J (Senior VP & CFO)
Shares Sold: 12,600 (-30.7%)
Price: US$125.00
Total Value: US$1,575,000

Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Seller: De Lange Bob (Group President)
Shares Sold: 6,817 (-7.9%)
Price: US$705.70
Total Value: US$4,810,757

Seller: De Lange Bob (Group President)
Shares Sold: 9,223 (-9.6%)
Price: US$704.42
Total Value: US$6,496,866

Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV)
Seller: Khaykin Oleg (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 70,000 (-3.8%)
Price: US$24.50
Total Value: US$1,715,000

Seller: Khaykin Oleg (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 74,315 (-3.9%)
Price: US$26.48
Total Value: US$1,967,861

Seller: Staley Gary W (SVP Global Sales NSE)
Shares Sold: 22,944 (-14.4%)
Price: US$23.93
Total Value: US$549,050

Seller: Staley Gary W (SVP Global Sales NSE)
Shares Sold: 18,838 (-10.5%)
Price: US$26.14
Total Value: US$492,425

Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD)
Seller: Vergis Janet S. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,960 (-43.1%)
Price: US$101.00
Total Value: US$1,308,960

NVR Inc (NVR)
Seller: Ross Susan Williamson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 220 (-36.3%)
Price: US$8,000.00
Total Value: US$1,760,000

Lennox International Inc (LII)
Seller: Teske Todd J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 700 (-9.2%)
Price: US$533.45
Total Value: US$373,415

CDN Insider Purchases

Cardinal Energy Ltd (CJ)
Buyer: Sterling, Stephanie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 34,680 (+11.4%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$299,982

Buyer: Ratushny, M. Scott (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+3.7%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$432,500

Buyer: Wollmann, Robert Ernest Law (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 17,340
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$149,991

Buyer: Wollmann, Robert Ernest Law (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 11,560 (+1.7%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$99,994

Buyer: Van Spankeren, Shawn Arie (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 11,560
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$99,994

Buyer: Orton, Dale John (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+52.3%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$129,750

Buyer: Brussa, John Albert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+6.1%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$346,000

Buyer: Brussa, John Albert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 11,000 (+110.0%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$95,150

Buyer: Brussa, John Albert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$77,850

Buyer: Brussa, John Albert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$77,850

Buyer: Shevkenek, Connie (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.3%)
Price: CA$8.65
Total Value: CA$43,250

Greenland Resources Inc (MOLY)
Buyer: Shiffman, Ruben (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 13,900 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$1.79
Total Value: CA$24,881

Buyer: Shiffman, Ruben (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 8,500 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$1.77
Total Value: CA$15,045

Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 66,492 (+2.4%)
Price: CA$0.90
Total Value: CA$59,843

Americore Resources Corp (AMR)
Buyer: Morrison, Brian (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$0.59
Total Value: CA$5,900

CDN Insider Sales

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp
Seller: Gray, Don (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-6.5%)
Price: CA$25.20
Total Value: CA$2,520,000

Institutional Spotlight: February 5, 2026

SPHERA FUNDS MANAGEMENT LTD
Holdings disclosed include PMN with 180,697 SH representing 7.78% Ownership and OTLK with 3,153,856 SH representing 4.69% Ownership. Doron Breen was listed in the disclosures.

BAILLIE GIFFORD CO
Reported ownership of TEAM totaling 8,431,802 SH, representing 5.00% Ownership. Andrew Telfer was listed in the disclosure.

MMCAP INTERNATIONAL INC SPC
Disclosed ownership of UNITED ACQUISITION CORP. I totaling 1,050,000 SH, representing 7.70% Ownership.

NEUBERGER BERMAN GROUP LLC
Reported positions in FWRG with 3,109,660 SH representing 5.10% Ownership, WTM with 129,654 SH representing 5.10% Ownership, and PRGO with 7,535,309 SH representing 5.50% Ownership.

FARALLON CAPITAL PARTNERS LP
Disclosed holdings across ISR with 5,427,479 SH representing 8.20% Ownership, BEAM with 10,141,856 SH representing 9.99% Ownership, ENTA with 2,816,862 SH representing 9.80% Ownership, and CRNX with 8,024,098 SH representing 8.50% Ownership.

RP INVESTMENT ADVISORS LP
Reported ownership of SPACE ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. totaling 1,165,129 SH, representing 5.10% Ownership.

FMR LLC
Disclosed a broad range of equity positions. Notable stakes included MRVL with 126,698,928 SH representing 14.90% Ownership, MOS with 39,980,660 SH representing 12.60% Ownership, GPCR with 31,112,634 SH representing 15.00% Ownership, and ZBIO with 7,652,255 SH representing 14.30% Ownership. Additional holdings included ESML, SUSL, USMV, XMTR, GTM, WT, ZG, USSG, QUAL, BALI, WWW, VOYA, UPBD, WAY, WVE, VOR, WNC, COCO, UAL, TLO, TRVI, TWLO, SUNC, TPH, VERA, VECO, PONY AI INC, SITM, SBET, ROIV, RUSHA, SWX, SNBR, QDEL, SFM, SASOL LTD, RGEN, AOS, SLGN, RKT, PRMB, PRAX, OLMA, MTX, LYFT, MPWR, MRNA, MTSI, NG, MOH, MTB, NAMS, MLYS, MUR, MTH, MUSA, MXL, MANH, ONB, IMO, LCII, LFST, KGS, LOPE, IAG, GO, LITE, HGV, HWC, PDBC, HLMN, INSW, HNI, GFS, GILD, FLOC, ELVA, FND, EZPW, FLMB, ROCK, FSLR, EL, DKNG, EXLS, SATS, GERDAU SA, CBIO, CNTA, DIOD, CBRL, ROAD, CAI, CAKE, CDRE, BF.B, CAMP, DLTR, CTMX, COHR, BIIB, ATMU, AMLX, BAX, ALHC, BCAX, AXL, APO, HRB, BA, and OWL, each reported with disclosed share counts and ownership percentages.

FIL LTD
Reported positions in WPPGF, IAG, ZEPP, HBM, PDS, ZKH, and IYH, including ZKH with 266,765,940 SH representing 6.00% Ownership and WPPGF with 103,687,657 SH representing 9.60% Ownership.

LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT
Disclosed ownership of UPWK totaling 6,537,275 SH, representing 5.00% Ownership.

VANGUARD GROUP INC
Reported significant ownership positions across large capitalization holdings including JNJ with 243,455,135 SH representing 10.10% Ownership, ADBE with 41,472,249 SH representing 10.10% Ownership, FI with 63,408,549 SH representing 11.78% Ownership, along with VSNT, LGIH, TRV, PHR, and VAC.

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
Disclosed positions in FIP with 11,795,824 SH representing 10.10% Ownership and CUBI with 3,641,339 SH representing 10.60% Ownership.

CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS
Reported ownership of CNP totaling 66,250,536 SH, representing 10.10% Ownership.

YELIN LAPIDOT HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT LTD
Disclosed ownership of GILT totaling 5,175,188 SH, representing 7.08% Ownership.

CAPRICORN FUND MANAGERS LTD
Reported holdings in MXCT with 8,200,000 SH representing 7.70% Ownership, KFS with 1,908,242 SH representing 6.60% Ownership, and SKIN with 19,404,192 SH representing 15.20% Ownership.

PACIFIC RIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
Disclosed ownership of DHX totaling 3,438,349 SH, representing 7.30% Ownership.

EMETH VALUE CAPITAL LLC
Reported ownership of SEAT totaling 556,918 SH, representing 5.10% Ownership.

Tickers: PMN, OTLK, TEAM, FWRG, WTM, ISR, BEAM, ENTA, CRNX, PRGO, ESML, SUSL, USMV, XMTR, GTM, WT, ZG, ZBIO, USSG, QUAL, BALI, WWW, VOYA, UPBD, WAY, WVE, VOR, WNC, COCO, UAL, TLO, TRVI, TWLO, SUNC, TPH, VERA, VECO, GPCR, SITM, SBET, ROIV, RUSHA, SWX, SNBR, QDEL, SFM, RGEN, AOS, SLGN, RKT, PRMB, PRAX, OLMA, MTX, LYFT, MPWR, MRNA, MRVL, MTSI, NG, MOH, MTB, NAMS, MLYS, MUR, MTH, MUSA, MXL, MOS, MANH, ONB, IMO, LCII, LFST, KGS, LOPE, IAG, GO, LITE, HGV, HWC, PDBC, HLMN, INSW, HNI, GFS, GILD, FLOC, ELVA, FND, EZPW, FLMB, ROCK, FSLR, EL, DKNG, EXLS, SATS, CBIO, CNTA, DIOD, CBRL, ROAD, CAI, CAKE, CDRE, BF.B, CAMP, DLTR, CTMX, COHR, BIIB, ATMU, AMLX, BAX, ALHC, BCAX, AXL, APO, HRB, BA, OWL, WPPGF, ZEPP, HBM, PDS, ZKH, IYH, UPWK, VSNT, LGIH, JNJ, ADBE, TRV, FI, PHR, VAC, FIP, CUBI, CNP, GILT, MXCT, KFS, SKIN, DHX, SEAT

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

VIVS, DECK, GXAI, PODC, PMN, MAN, APD, CNTM, CL, CNTX, DXYZ, BDSX, INBX, CHD, GLTO, MOD, LUCD, ASC, MO, EKSO, VTVT, LNSR, CVX, PEP, GH, ELVN, AB, AR, EQ, BEN, LITE, MPTI, GE, FFWM, DGX, TGT, AXGN, EQT, FXNC, KGS, CRC, FRME, BIIB, RPRX, ERAS, MDT, INDV, GPOR, KO, LMT, COEP, MRK, TTMI, CAH, FIVE, ARKO, GILD, NMTC, ORRF, AD, EZPW, BHRB, RGA, NHI, HMN, CBUS, EDU, SOPH, JBIO, GPCR, TGNA, WMT, DOW, WELL, BMY, PCVX, BVS, COP, FNLC, FOXA, GOLF, EPR, PFE, FCF, GEV, AVA, BDX, NXG, ROST, TBT, TARA, AMP, DEA, CB, VCTR, DIS, PSEC, MCK, REPYY, RRC, XLE, VTR, CVBF, BTO

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

DRX.TO, BEPC.TO, SHLE.TO, VNP.TO, ELVA.TO, AQN.TO, BCE.TO, EFX.TO, QBR/B.TO, BEI/UN.TO, SES.TO, CGY.TO, MTY.TO, PRL.TO, TOU.TO, KMP/UN.TO, VLE.TO, ACO/X.TO, PEY.TO, GRT/UN.TO, ONEX.TO

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