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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.

Note: 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 2025-1-23

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-1-23. 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.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call premium of $24,554,000 bought, with no puts bought or sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $24,554,000
Expectations: This strong call buying indicates a highly bullish sentiment, suggesting confidence in Akamai’s upward price movement.

The Middleby Corporation (MIDD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call premium of $15,625,000 bought, with no puts bought or sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $15,625,000
Expectations: Institutional traders are positioning for an upside in Middleby’s price, reflected in the exclusive call activity.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $8,519,964 bought against $634,954 sold. Modest put activity, with $236,626 bought and $55,385 sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $7,703,769
Expectations: The net positive premium indicates bullish sentiment, but the presence of both calls and puts suggests some hedging by institutions.

Carvana Co. (CVNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $9,353,458 bought against $3,924,133 sold. Limited put activity, with $40,664 bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $5,388,661
Expectations: Call buying outweighs other activity, signaling optimism about Carvana’s price trajectory despite minor hedging.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $6,953,528 bought against $3,827,935 sold. Modest put buying of $274,652, with $1,237,656 in puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $4,088,597
Expectations: Bullish sentiment dominates, with strong call buying and significant put selling signaling confidence in Netflix’s stability or growth.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $4,747,266 bought, offset by $1,534,483 sold. Limited put activity, with $347,737 bought and $368,666 sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $3,233,712
Expectations: Institutional traders show bullish sentiment, with heavier call buying reflecting expectations of price strength.

GameStop Corp. (GME)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $3,926,347 bought, with $981,687 sold. Negligible put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,982,028
Expectations: The call-heavy activity signals optimism about GameStop’s potential for a price increase.

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $5,456,128 bought, offset by $2,835,741 sold. Moderate put activity, with $332,095 bought and $588,829 sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,877,121
Expectations: Institutional call activity indicates bullish sentiment, but the presence of puts suggests partial hedging.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $3,535,506 bought, with $1,251,929 sold. Minimal put buying at $29,847, offset by $599,449 sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,853,179
Expectations: Strong call buying and put selling demonstrate bullish sentiment for SoFi.

Antero Midstream Corporation (AM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No call activity. Put premium of $2,822,980 sold, with no puts bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,822,980
Expectations: The significant put selling reflects confidence in price stability or a move higher, aligning with bullish sentiment.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Limited call premium of $42,380 bought, with $93,227 sold. Notably, $2,747,200 in put premium was sold, with no puts bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,696,353
Expectations: The overwhelmingly bullish sentiment is evidenced by the large-scale put selling, signaling confidence in PayPal’s price stability.

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $4,073,795 bought, offset by $1,698,422 sold. Limited put activity, with $102,793 bought and $193,571 sold.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,466,151
Expectations: Strong call buying and limited put activity highlight institutional bullishness toward Riot Platforms.

Concluding Observations:

The options flow data reflects strong bullish sentiment, with institutional traders heavily favoring call buying and put selling. Stocks like Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) dominate with substantial net premiums driven by call activity, while Coca-Cola (KO), Netflix (NFLX), and Pfizer (PFE) demonstrate robust optimism with notable call purchases and limited hedging. Antero Midstream (AM) and PayPal (PYPL) stand out for their significant put selling, indicating confidence in price stability or upward potential.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-1-23

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.

Fluor Corporation (FLR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying activity observed:

• Calls with a strike price of $55 expiring on April 17, 2025 (84 days to expiry), were purchased with premiums totaling $433,139.
• Calls with a strike price of $62.50 expiring on April 17, 2025, also saw buying activity totaling $79,170, notable for exceeding prior open interest.
• Additional call buying was focused on $52.50 strikes expiring on February 21, 2025 (29 days to expiry), with a combined premium of $963,687 across multiple transactions.
  Total Values: Total call premiums traded amounted to $1,475,996.
  Strike Price: Focus on strikes between $52.50 and $62.50.
  Expectations: Spot prices ranged from $55.36 to $55.93. These transactions reflect a bullish sentiment, with buyers expecting prices to stay above $52.50 or rise further, potentially nearing $62.50 by April expiration.

Akamai Technologies (AKAM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call buying at the $95 strike, expiring August 15, 2025 (204 days to expiry), with total premiums exceeding $24 million across multiple trades. Some transactions were significantly above prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premiums traded were approximately $24,654,500.
Strike Price: $95 strike.
Expectations: Spot prices hovered around $94.93, indicating bullish sentiment with buyers positioning for continued upside well into mid-2025.

Mind Medicine (MNMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying concentrated on the $12 strike expiring June 20, 2025 (148 days to expiry), with premiums totaling $117,470 across multiple exchanges.
Total Values: Total call premiums traded amounted to $117,470.
Strike Price: $12 strike.
Expectations: Spot prices ranged from $6.98 to $7.03, suggesting traders anticipate a significant upward move in the underlying price to approach or exceed $12 by expiration.

Up Fintech Holding (TIGR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying observed across multiple expirations:

• February 21, 2025 (29 days to expiry), at strikes of $7 and $8, with premiums totaling $299,717.
• January 31, 2025 (8 days to expiry), at the $7.50 strike with $4,644 in premiums traded.
• Notable activity in long-dated options expiring July 18, 2025 (176 days to expiry), at the $6 strike, totaling $135,625 in premiums.
  Total Values: Total call premiums traded were approximately $439,986.
  Strike Price: Focus on strikes between $6 and $8.
  Expectations: Spot prices ranged from $6.68 to $6.92, indicating bullish sentiment with buyers expecting continued upward momentum, targeting higher price levels in the near and medium term.

Fastly Inc. (FSLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying at strikes of $10 and $12.50 across multiple expirations:

• February 7, 2025 (15 days to expiry), with $120,000 in premiums traded at the $10 strike.
• June 20, 2025 (148 days to expiry), with $213,054 in premiums traded at the $12.50 strike.
  Total Values: Total call premiums traded were approximately $333,054.
  Strike Price: Focus on strikes between $10 and $12.50.
  Expectations: Spot prices ranged from $10.02 to $10.07, suggesting traders are positioning for upward movement in the stock price, anticipating levels exceeding the $12.50 strike in the medium term.

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

TKO Group Holdings Inc (TKO)
Buyer: Patrick Whitesell (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 61,834 (+6.4%)
Price: USD 144.00
Total Value: USD 8,904,096

TKO Group Holdings Inc (TKO)
Buyer: Ariel Emanuel (CEO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 61,834 (+6.4%)
Price: USD 144.00
Total Value: USD 8,904,096

TKO Group Holdings Inc (TKO)
Buyer: Silver Lake West HoldCo, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 61,834 (+6.4%)
Price: USD 144.00
Total Value: USD 8,904,096

Mexico Fund Inc (MXF)
Buyer: Osorio Alberto (Executive Director, President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+15.0%)
Price: USD 13.53
Total Value: USD 203,019

Mexico Fund Inc (MXF)
Buyer: Impulsora Del Fondo Mexico, S.C. (Investment Adviser)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+15.0%)
Price: USD 13.53
Total Value: USD 203,019

iMine Corp (DIMN)
Buyer: Frank Gillen (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,430,000 (+37.4%)
Price: USD 0.40
Total Value: USD 572,000

iMine Corp (DIMN)
Buyer: Yolanda Goodell (CEO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,430,000 (+37.4%)
Price: USD 0.40
Total Value: USD 572,000

iMine Corp (DIMN)
Buyer: Francis Pittilloni (CFO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,430,000 (+37.4%)
Price: USD 0.40
Total Value: USD 572,000

US Insider Sales

Natera Inc (NTRA)
Seller: Steven Leonard Chapman (CEO and President)
Shares Sold: 78,359 (-22.6%)
Price: USD 164.95
Total Value: USD 12,925,223

Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Seller: Mark Zuckerberg (COB and CEO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 3,672 (-32.0%)
Price: USD 627.25
Total Value: USD 2,303,251

Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Seller: Mark Zuckerberg (COB and CEO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 4,066 (-26.2%)
Price: USD 626.32
Total Value: USD 2,546,625

Broad Capital Acquisition Corp (BRAC)
Seller: Yakira Capital Management, Inc. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 571,850 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 11.86
Total Value: USD 6,782,141

Primeenergy Resources Corp (PNRG)
Seller: Clint Hurt (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,894 (-3.7%)
Price: USD 215.22
Total Value: USD 1,053,287

CDN Insider Purchases

Big Rock Brewery Inc (BR)
Buyer: Patrick Donnell Noone (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 9,000,000 (+446.2%)
Price: CAD 1.00
Total Value: CAD 9,000,000

Fancamp Exploration Ltd (FNC)
Buyer: Rajesh Sharma (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,750,000 (+57.9%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 131,250

World Copper Ltd (WCU)
Buyer: Robert Charles Kopple (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 609,000 (+20.4%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 30,450

MTY Food Group Inc (MTY)
Buyer: Jason Brading (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,166 (+34.8%)
Price: CAD 46.00
Total Value: CAD 53,636

Greenfire Resources Ltd (GFR)
Buyer: Andrew Kim (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+33.3%)
Price: CAD 9.81
Total Value: CAD 24,530

CDN Insider Sales

Skeena Resources Ltd (SKE)
Seller: Craig Andrew Parry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 23,000 (-7.8%)
Price: CAD 14.00
Total Value: CAD 321,917

Microbix Biosystems Inc (MBX)
Seller: James Stuart Currie (Officer)
Shares Sold: 175,000 (-38.9%)
Price: CAD 0.42
Total Value: CAD 73,623

Black Iron Inc
Seller: RAB Capital Holdings Limited (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 349,500 (-0.9%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 63,399

Fancamp Exploration Ltd (FNC)
Seller: Rajesh Sharma (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,750,000
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 131,250

South Star Battery Metals Corp (STS)
Seller: ACE Capital Group Gestora de Recursos Ltda. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 81,500 (-0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.51
Total Value: CAD 41,565

Institutional Spotlight: Recent Institutional Activity in BILL.COM (BILL)

Recent institutional data reveals a surge of new interest in BILL COM HLDGS INC (BILL) among major asset managers. A total of 100% new positions dominate the scene, highlighting robust institutional confidence in the company’s growth potential.

Leading the charge is Colin Moran of ABDIEL CAPITAL ADVISORS LP, significantly increasing his firm’s stake by adding 1,666,316 shares, a 32.54% increase in new positions, bringing their total to 5,121,139 shares, or 16.33% of portfolio weight. This establishes ABDIEL as a key holder with significant influence over the stock.

Similarly, Joseph Milano of GREENHOUSE FUNDS LLLP expanded his position by 114,138 shares, representing an 8.24% increase, for a total of 1,385,615 shares, or 4.07% of portfolio weight. This signals sustained interest from growth-oriented funds.

Notable newcomers include Robert Koehn of IVY LANE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, acquiring 160,000 shares, representing 4.77% of portfolio weight, and Colin McNay of TELEMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, adding 150,000 shares (0.81% of portfolio weight). Other notable positions include Terry Zhang of TAIREN CAPITAL LTD with 80,473 shares and Dan Johnson of GILLSON CAPITAL LP, adding 75,199 shares, both positions representing 100% new allocations.

Steve Cohen, one of Wall Street’s most well-known names, also made a move through POINT72 ASSET MANAGEMENT LP, adding 6,597 new shares, a 1.56% increase, for a total of 422,594 shares. While the allocation is relatively small compared to others, it signals high-profile interest in the stock.

This influx of new institutional interest, particularly from major players such as ABDIEL CAPITAL and GREENHOUSE FUNDS, underscores a growing sentiment of confidence in BILL. Whether driven by expectations of earnings growth, product expansion, or broader macroeconomic trends, the strategic positioning by these firms highlights the stock’s potential as a strong performer.

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 – 2025-01-18

JD, SMTC, AOSL, OKLO, FOUR, USD, MRVL, CRDO, SATS, LITE, OUT, IREN, DCTH, FBTC, AB, ARIS, LTH, OWL, DE, RCL, PLTR, PRM, QFIN, GDS, AVGO, TGLS, HOMB, PYPL, CCL, UPWK, APP, FXNC, SE, TSLA, WBS, ONON, CRS, KKR, NCLH, DUOL, MFH, VRT, AMZN, USM, CLS, ONC, CRH, STRL, COOP, WSM, DASH, GS, CFR, UNFI, JPM, SSO, HWM, KN, MTSI, APD, HTLF, ARES, PRVA, Z, EBAY, GE, FNGS, TTWO, GOOG, GOOGL, CFG, ANET, FCNCA, LYV, CMA, WFC, ISRG, PLXS, REVG, AGX, CAT, RAIL, MTUM, TRMB, ITT, TDG, NOW, FWONK, MMM, VUG, FRPT, BK, PHX, RDW, GLW, QNST, FLS, UAL, IP, ENVA, WAB, BKU, AMP, BN, ATMU, IBKR, AM, VERX, DOCS, IBM, NATL, PFSI, VCTR, CIEN, RSG, ETR, XLF, PFGC, DECK, LNT, CRBG, BILL, REAL, ZBRA, CLM, KGS, WMT, BTO, CSCO, GRND, WEC, GPI, WWD, RSI, FINV, PRIM, RTX, TBBK, OSW, BSX, IESC, SANM, CGBD, EZPW, SAP, OGE, NBXG, COMP, FRHC, RBLX, DKS, BURL, HTGC, JBLU, DRI, CARG, EVRG, KEYS, CEG, GMED, AXP, USFD, KINS, DY, GLBE, CW, MKL, ALLT, EQH, CLOV, META, PPL, VEON, CIM, GILD, LLYVA, DTM, MOD, MRCY, LFST, TPX, HCP, FFIV, KTOS, OMF, CMI

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-01-18

CURA.TO, TMQ.TO, GLO.TO, DR.TO, ITH.TO, TAL.TO, NOU.V, URC.TO, AG.TO, RCH.TO, CCO.TO, TA.TO, CGG.TO, TD.TO, PNE.TO, GLXY.TO, ATRL.TO, GTII.CA, OLA.TO, III.TO, IMG.TO, TRP.TO, SKE.TO, AGF/B.TO, PRL.TO, CLS.TO, PPTA.TO, PKI.TO, TOI.V, WDO.TO, DRX.TO, NXE.TO, WEF.TO, SMT.TO, REAL.TO, ALA.TO, ABX.TO, EFX.TO, AD/UN.TO, WFG.TO, BDGI.TO, LGO.TO, LAC.TO, BCE.TO, CAS.TO, JWEL.TO, ARTG.V, WSP.TO, SES.TO, NEO.TO, CPX.TO, FSV.TO, STN.TO, ENB.TO, VNP.TO, GEI.TO, RUS.TO, XTC.TO, VHI.TO, PPL.TO, ET.TO, NPI.TO, ALS.TO, BN.TO, FOM.TO, LUG.TO, LAAC.TO, DPM.TO, EMA.TO, BAM.TO, HITI.V, FNV.TO, NGD.TO, ARX.TO, H.TO, TRI.TO, DSG.TO, SSL.TO, EDR.TO, EXE.TO, K.TO, ATH.TO, FFH.TO, CU.TO, NVA.TO, PBH.TO, WPM.TO, FTS.TO, ACO/X.TO, CP.TO, L.TO, LIF.TO, GOLD.TO, AGI.TO, CAE.TO, BNE.TO, RY.TO, SIA.TO, WN.TO, CFP.TO, SII.TO, ATD.TO, TVK.TO, MAG.TO, CS.TO, PTK.V, OBE.TO, PAAS.TO, TFPM.TO, SIL.TO, CM.TO, DFY.TO, X.TO, BMO.TO, SU.TO, PHX.TO, FCR/UN.TO, EQX.TO, SLF.TO, CG.TO, VET.TO, IMO.TO, LB.TO

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