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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 2025-6-12
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-6-12. 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.
Moderna (MRNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional traders sold puts with a total premium of $56.8 million while buying only $4.2 million worth of puts and no meaningful call activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $52.6 million
Expectations: With puts sold far outweighing those bought, the premium collected suggests strong confidence that Moderna’s price will remain above the sold strike level.
lululemon athletica (LULU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant put selling totaling $122.9 million against $78.1 million in put buying. Minimal call activity observed.
Total Values: Net premium of $44.7 million
Expectations: The heavy put selling indicates institutional confidence in price stability or a rebound, with premium collected positioning for upside or neutral price movement.
NVIDIA (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $81.3 million versus $47.1 million sold. Put activity is more neutral but skews bullish with more sold than bought.
Total Values: Net premium of $37.3 million
Expectations: The aggressive call buying and moderate put selling signal expectations of continued upward movement or breakout continuation.
Novo Nordisk (NVO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Nearly all premium flow came from put selling ($36.5 million), with no meaningful call activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $36.4 million
Expectations: The robust put selling and premium collected imply traders expect shares to hold or rise, expressing strong downside protection confidence.
Microsoft (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying of $43.1 million with minimal put activity and low call selling.
Total Values: Net premium of $35.4 million
Expectations: Strong bullish outlook with institutional buyers positioning for continued upside or strength in MSFT.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large put selling at $64.5 million versus $26.4 million in put buying. Call activity is moderate but tilts bullish.
Total Values: Net premium of $32.2 million
Expectations: Traders appear confident in downside support, collecting premium by selling far more puts than buying, suggesting strength or bottoming behavior.
Regeneron (REGN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: All premium activity centered on put selling, totaling $68.2 million, far surpassing put buying.
Total Values: Net premium of $27.7 million
Expectations: The strong put selling signals a bullish bias, with institutions anticipating price stability or upward trend continuation.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $21.4 million in call buying, with no other notable options flow.
Total Values: Net premium of $21.4 million
Expectations: Singular directional call buying supports a strong short-term bullish stance.
Tesla (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Hefty call buying ($33.4 million), matched by substantial put selling ($65 million), offset by some call and put selling.
Total Values: Net premium of $21.2 million
Expectations: Institutional flow suggests confidence in TSLA’s upside while guarding against moderate volatility.
PDD Holdings (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial put selling ($23.1 million) dominates the flow, far exceeding put buying and neutralizing minor call activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $20.8 million
Expectations: Put selling at scale shows conviction in price resilience, with bullish positioning in play.
ONEOK (OKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Pure put selling flow at $18.4 million, with no puts bought or call flow recorded.
Total Values: Net premium of $17.3 million
Expectations: Pure bullish structure, with traders collecting premium as they express confidence OKE will hold above strike levels.
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Clean $13 million in call buying with no opposing flows.
Total Values: Net premium of $13 million
Expectations: Clear directional positioning for upward movement.
NIKE (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong put selling ($14 million) versus $4.3 million in put buying, with minor call flow.
Total Values: Net premium of $10.8 million
Expectations: Put sellers collected premium in expectation of price stabilization or reversal higher.
PepsiCo (PEP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $14.5 million in put selling outweighs all other activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $10.8 million
Expectations: Institutional flow reflects bullish sentiment through downside risk selling.
Salesforce (CRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $13.9 million in put selling versus $5.9 million in put buying. No relevant calls traded.
Total Values: Net premium of $8 million
Expectations: Bullish tilt as traders collect premium from put selling, reflecting optimism on price floor holding.
American International Group (AIG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $7.8 million in call buying with no opposing flow.
Total Values: Net premium of $7.8 million
Expectations: Directional upside expectation implied by clean call buys.
Arm Holdings (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net $7.4 million premium driven by $16.8 million in calls bought and moderate puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $7.4 million
Expectations: Institutions show growing interest in potential rebound or continuation upward.
Fiserv (FI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8 million in put selling against minimal buying.
Total Values: Net premium of $7 million
Expectations: Pure premium collection through sold puts indicates bullish positioning on stability.
Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $15.3 million in puts sold significantly exceeds the $10 million in puts bought, with modest call action.
Total Values: Net premium of $6.5 million
Expectations: Positioning reflects optimism on price floor holding, with upside bias.
Boston Scientific (BSX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.8 million in calls bought and $1.4 million in puts sold support upward positioning.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.6 million
Expectations: Traders positioning for upward strength through long calls and premium collection.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $9.3 million in puts sold versus $3.2 million bought.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.4 million
Expectations: Institutions appear confident in oil support or OXY holding levels, selling puts for premium.
Oracle (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $20.3 million versus just $10 million in call selling, combined with more puts sold than bought.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.4 million
Expectations: Clear bullish lean with calls leading and puts reinforcing the view.
Lowe’s (LOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $22 million in puts sold versus $16.9 million in puts bought.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.2 million
Expectations: Premium collected via puts implies bullish posture despite lack of calls.
DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $5.1 million in call buying with no other notable flow.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.1 million
Expectations: Directional play pointing to expected upside.
Delta Air Lines (DAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling of $4.8 million dominates activity, with minor call buys.
Total Values: Net premium of $5.1 million
Expectations: Traders appear bullish, selling downside risk and collecting premium.
QUALCOMM (QCOM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong put selling of $7.3 million versus $2.4 million in put buys.
Total Values: Net premium of $4.8 million
Expectations: Institutions are collecting premium from put sales, indicating confidence in stability or rebound.
Credo Technology (CRDO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.4 million in call buying with no opposing flows.
Total Values: Net premium of $4.4 million
Expectations: Directional bullish exposure suggests traders anticipate near-term upside.
IREN Limited (IREN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Moderate call buying and notable put selling, with minimal put buying.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.8 million
Expectations: Bullish lean supported by institutions collecting premium and positioning long.
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Massive put selling of $23.1 million versus just $0.7 million in put buying.
Total Values: Net premium of $22.6 million
Expectations: Institutional flow suggests belief in bond price support or rate stabilization.
SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2.7 million in puts sold versus light call buying.
Total Values: Net premium of $5 million
Expectations: Traders are favoring premium collection strategies via downside protection sales.
iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net premium driven by large put selling ($2.2 million), with minimal calls.
Total Values: Net premium of $5 million
Expectations: Institutions seem confident in support levels holding for Chinese equities.
iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: More premium collected from puts sold than anything else.
Total Values: Net premium of $0.4 million
Expectations: Modest bullish expression via small-scale put selling.
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 2025-6-12
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.
iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple large-scale trades appeared across various expirations. Calls were bought with strike prices of $20, $23, and $26, expiring on June 27, September 19, and December 19, respectively. Additionally, multiple puts were sold with a $20.5 strike, expiring June 20, all flagged as larger than prior open interest, indicating new positions.
Total Values: $499,910 in call premium paid, $249,450 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $20 to $26
Expectations: With the spot price near $20.81, buying calls at higher strikes suggests traders are positioning for upside. Repeated selling of $20.5 puts shows confidence in ETHA holding above this level, reinforcing a bullish outlook.
Days to Expiry: 8 to 190 days
Vistra Corp (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying at the $170 strike expiring August 15. All trades occurred near the money, and total premiums were notable.
Total Values: $2,459,030 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $170
Expectations: With spot price at $170.77, these slightly in-the-money call buys suggest an expectation of continued upside or a hedge on long equity.
Days to Expiry: 64 days
PureCycle Technologies (PCT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying around the $12 strike across June 13 and June 20 expirations. Puts at the $5 and $11 strike were sold far out-of-the-money, suggesting bullish premium collection strategies.
Total Values: $358,165 in call premium paid, $29,855 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $5 to $12.5
Expectations: With spot around $11.66, the aggressive call buying near and above current price combined with far-out-of-the-money put selling at $5 indicates strong bullish sentiment.
Days to Expiry: 1 to 218 days
Credo Technology (CRDO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Massive call buys at the $70 strike across January and June 2026 expirations. One large trade exceeded prior open interest, confirming new positions.
Total Values: $6,825,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $70
Expectations: With spot at $76.38, these deep in-the-money calls may reflect directional bets or leverage plays on long equity.
Days to Expiry: 218 to 372 days
Celestica (CLS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One notable call buy at the $125 strike expiring June 20, slightly out-of-the-money.
Total Values: $210,890 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $125
Expectations: With spot at $127.05, this near-the-money call appears bullish and potentially tied to earnings or event-based catalysts.
Days to Expiry: 8 days
Arista Networks (ANET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Consistent call buying across multiple expirations ($97–$160 strikes), including new positions exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $721,671 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $97 to $160
Expectations: With spot near $97.37, this broad strike range reflects bullish expectations of both near-term and long-term price expansion.
Days to Expiry: 1 to 218 days
SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A flood of call buying at the $98 and $100 strikes for July and June expiries, nearly all flagged as new positions. Puts were sold at $105 to $114 strikes, far out-of-the-money, suggesting bullish premium collection.
Total Values: $2,665,307 in call premium paid, $2,675,250 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $98 to $114
Expectations: Spot near $96.80 and aggressive put selling well above spot indicates strong confidence in continued upside or price stability.
Days to Expiry: 8 to 36 days
BWX Technologies (BWXT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at $145 and $150 strikes for July and November expiries, plus put selling at $135 strike, flagged as new.
Total Values: $877,525 in call premium paid, $155,820 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $135 to $150
Expectations: Spot at $138.03, and the higher strike call buys suggest anticipation of further upward movement. Put selling at $135 indicates support.
Days to Expiry: 36 to 165 days
Defi Development (DFDV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Unusual and highly leveraged call activity across $7.5, $10, and $20 strikes for June and July. All trades flagged as new with massive premium paid.
Total Values: $4,450,460 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $7.5 to $20
Expectations: With spot near $31.48, these deep in-the-money calls appear highly speculative or related to synthetic stock strategies.
Days to Expiry: 8 to 36 days
Denison Mines (DNN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of complex call buys targeting the $1.50 strike expiring on June 20, 2025 (eight days to expiry). The spot price at the time of the trades was $1.61, placing the calls slightly out-of-the-money. Notably, one leg of the trade was labeled as “Size > Prior OI,” indicating a new position is being opened. Implied volatility reached as high as 1.40.
Total Values: $247,500 in premium paid
Strike Price: $1.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $1.61 and calls bought at the $1.50 strike, this positioning suggests a short-term bullish outlook, anticipating continued upward movement in the underlying before June 20.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call buys at the $30 strike expiring June 20. All trades clustered with consistent sizing and same expiration.
Total Values: $1,320,600 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $30
Expectations: Spot at $32.99 makes these slightly in-the-money calls an indication of expectations for near-term price rise.
Days to Expiry: 8 days
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
Voyager Technologies Inc (VOYG)
Buyer: Innovation X Venture Partners, LLC (Former 10% Owner)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+5.0%)
Price: USD 31.00
Total Value: USD 3,100,000
Inuvo Inc (INUV)
Buyer: Richard K. Howe (Chairman & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+3.4%)
Price: USD 3.65
Total Value: USD 54,690
Buyer: Wallace D. Ruiz (CFO)
Shares Purchased: 7,000 (+7.3%)
Price: USD 3.49
Total Value: USD 24,395
Medalist Diversified Reit Inc (MDRR)
Buyer: Frank Kavanaugh (Chairman, CEO & President)
Shares Purchased: 4,000 (+1.7%)
Price: USD 11.75
Total Value: USD 47,000
Presidio Property Trust Inc (NTTT)
Buyer: Jack Kendrick Heilbron (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+6.8%)
Price: USD 4.39
Total Value: USD 4,390
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)
Buyer: Mark Steven Finn (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+7.8%)
Price: USD 41.93
Total Value: USD 41,929
Byline Bancorp Inc (BY)
Buyer: Phillip R. Cabrera (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,360 (+147.5%)
Price: USD 24.75
Total Value: USD 58,410
Retractable Technologies Inc (RVP)
Buyer: Thomas J. Shaw (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 8,758 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 0.67
Total Value: USD 5,862
VWF Bancorp Inc (VWFB)
Buyer: Peter Sebastian Quinlan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,950 (+21.6%)
Price: USD 11.25
Total Value: USD 44,438
OptimumBank Holdings Inc (OPHC)
Buyer: Moishe Gubin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 264 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 4.53
Total Value: USD 1,196
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: Murray Stahl (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,114.69
Total Value: USD 1,115
Planned Purchases:
1 @ USD 1,110.94 = USD 1,111
2 @ USD 1,110.94 = USD 2,222
3 @ USD 1,110.94 = USD 3,333
2 @ USD 1,110.94 = USD 2,222
1 @ USD 1,110.94 = USD 1,111
RENN Fund Inc (RCG)
Buyer: Murray Stahl (President, Officer, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased:
254 @ USD 2.70 = USD 686
18 @ USD 2.70 = USD 49
274 @ USD 2.70 = USD 740
180 @ USD 2.70 = USD 486
180 @ USD 2.70 = USD 486
18 @ USD 2.70 = USD 49
356 @ USD 2.70 = USD 961
Deluxe Corp (DLX)
Planned Buyer: William C. Zint (SVP, CFO)
Shares Purchased: 175 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 15.88
Total Value: USD 2,779
Fundrise Income Real Estate Fund LLC
Buyer: Gayle P. Starr (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40 (+4.7%)
Price: USD 9.99
Total Value: USD 395
Fundrise Real Estate Interval Fund LLC
Buyer: Gayle P. Starr (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 9 (+5.0%)
Price: USD 11.71
Total Value: USD 105
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (EVM)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 57,844 (+1.3%)
Price: USD 8.74
Total Value: USD 505,557
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (ENX)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 7,065 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 9.17
Total Value: USD 64,786
Tofutti Brands Inc (TOFB)
Buyer: A-6684 Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 250 (+0.0%) @ USD 0.65 = USD 163
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.9%) @ USD 0.70 = USD 3,500
US Insider Sales
Dynatrace Inc (DT)
Seller: James M. Benson (EVP, CFO and Treasurer)
Shares Sold: 59,661 (-47.9%)
Price: USD 54.75
Total Value: USD 3,266,559
Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Dave Schaeffer (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 48.35
Total Value: USD 483,511
Seller: Dave Schaeffer (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 48.55
Total Value: USD 2,184,624
e.l.f. Beauty Inc (ELF)
Planned Seller: Joshua Allen Franks (SVP, Operations)
Shares Sold: 13,189 (-10.9%)
Price: USD 125.00
Total Value: USD 1,648,625
Corning Inc (GLW)
Seller: Ronald L. Verkleeren (SVP, Emerging Innovations Group)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-26.9%)
Price: USD 50.52
Total Value: USD 1,010,406
Waystar Holding Corp (WAY)
Planned Sellers:
Melissa F. Miller (Chief Marketing Officer)
6,072 (-3.1%) @ USD 40.71 = USD 247,197
Steven M. Oreskovich (Chief Financial Officer)
16,396 (-4.3%) @ USD 40.71 = USD 667,489
T. Craig Bridge (Chief Transformation Officer)
15,946 (-2.0%) @ USD 40.71 = USD 649,178
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI)
Planned Seller: Alissa Fitzgerald (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 77,284 (-45.1%)
Price: USD 12.71
Total Value: USD 981,986
Lemonade Inc (LMND)
Planned Seller: Timothy E. Bixby (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,000 (-2.2%)
Price: USD 42.50
Total Value: USD 255,000
Vectrus Inc (VEC)
Seller: Richard L. Caputo Jr. (SVP, Aerospace Systems)
Shares Sold: 5,462 (-69.4%)
Price: USD 44.74
Total Value: USD 244,364
EverCommerce Inc (EVCM)
Seller: Eric Richard Remer (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,091 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 10.19
Total Value: USD 82,464
Allegro Microsystems Inc (ALGM)
Seller: Richard R. Lury (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,100 (-13.5%)
Price: USD 30.45
Total Value: USD 94,395
Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)
Seller: Lizanne C. Gottung (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,000 (-14.5%)
Price: USD 52.60
Total Value: USD 105,200
VWF Bancorp Inc (VWFB)
Seller: Gary L. Clay (Chairman of the Board)
Shares Sold: 9,400 (-25.1%)
Price: USD 11.25
Total Value: USD 105,750
Omega Flex Inc (OFLX)
Seller: Kevin R. Hoben (Executive Chairman)
Shares Sold: 972 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 31.55
Total Value: USD 30,667
Stock Yards Bancorp Inc (SYBT)
Seller: Laura L. Wells (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,000 (-21.1%)
Price: USD 78.00
Total Value: USD 312,000
Mechanical Technology Inc (MKTY)
Seller: William P. Phelan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,350 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 2.80
Total Value: USD 9,380
Toro Co (TTC)
Seller: Gary Lee Ellis (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,038 (-12.9%)
Price: USD 70.81
Total Value: USD 356,741
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc (ISSC)
Seller: Christopher Harborne (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 5,116 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 11.77
Total Value: USD 60,217
Synalloy Corp (SYNL)
Seller: Christopher Gerald Hutter (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 8,300 (-2.1%)
Price: USD 13.45
Total Value: USD 111,635
T. Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW)
Seller: Dorothy C. Sawyer
Shares Sold: 2,000 (-4.3%)
Price: USD 95.43
Total Value: USD 190,860
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)
Planned Seller: Kerrii B. Anderson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500 (-3.8%)
Price: USD 260.00
Total Value: USD 130,000
Autoliv Inc (ALV)
Planned Seller: Jan Carlson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,555 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 108.32
Total Value: USD 168,438
CDN Insider Purchases
Western Forest Products Inc (WEF)
Buyer: Kernwood Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 6,356,500 (+16.2%)
Price: CAD 0.39
Total Value: CAD 2,479,035
Buyer: Elizabeth Kernaghan (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 6,356,500 (+16.2%)
Price: CAD 0.39
Total Value: CAD 2,479,035
Buyer: Edward Hume Kernaghan (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 6,356,500 (+16.2%)
Price: CAD 0.39
Total Value: CAD 2,479,035
Montage Gold Corp (MAU)
Buyer: Nemesia S.a.r.l. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000,000 (+2.9%)
Price: CAD 4.59
Total Value: CAD 9,180,000
Stampede Drilling Inc (SDI)
Buyer: Lyle Clarence Whitmarsh (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+2.2%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 19,500
Buyer: Lyle Clarence Whitmarsh (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+2.2%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 20,250
Vireo Growth Inc
Buyer: Chicago Atlantic Credit Opportunities, LLC (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 113,900 (+11.3%)
Price: USD 0.40
Total Value: USD 45,606
Buyer: Chicago Atlantic Credit Opportunities, LLC (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 55,700 (+5.9%)
Price: USD 0.40
Total Value: USD 22,386
Versamet Royalties Corporation
Buyer: Daniel O’Flaherty (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 20,000
Price: CAD 1.05
Total Value: CAD 21,000
TrustBIX Inc (TBIX)
Buyer: Lap Shing Kao (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 44,000 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 1,320
Q2 Metals Corp (QTWO)
Buyer: Alicia Milne (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.53
Total Value: CAD 2,650
Delta Resources Limited (DLTA)
Buyer: Kevin Bruce Heather (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 44,000 (+3.3%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 4,840
Freehold Royalties Ltd (FRU)
Buyer: Kimberley Elizabeth Lynch Proctor (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 4,000 (+21.3%)
Price: CAD 12.74
Total Value: CAD 50,959
Cascades Inc (CAS)
Buyer: Alex Nick Blanco (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 7,331
Price: USD 6.80
Total Value: USD 49,875
Vecima Networks Inc (VCM)
Buyer: Surinder Ghai Kumar (10% Security Holder, Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 10.11
Total Value: CAD 10,110
Buyer: Sumit Kumar (Deemed Insider, Director, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 10.11
Total Value: CAD 10,110
Buyer: Saket Kumar (Deemed Insider, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 10.11
Total Value: CAD 10,110
Buyer: 684739 B.C. Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 10.11
Total Value: CAD 10,110
CDN Insider Sales
Montage Gold Corp (MAU)
Seller: Richard Peter Clark (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,500,000 (-35.1%)
Price: CAD 4.59
Total Value: CAD 11,475,000
MDA Space Ltd (MDA)
Seller: Michael Philip James Greenley (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-63.1%)
Price: CAD 29.04
Total Value: CAD 5,807,400
Seller: Michael Philip James Greenley (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 192,500 (-62.2%)
Price: CAD 29.04
Total Value: CAD 5,589,623
Seller: Michael Philip James Greenley (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 101,000 (-46.3%)
Price: CAD 29.14
Total Value: CAD 2,942,645
Elemental Altus Royalties Corp (ELE)
Seller: Yousriya Loza (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 53,949,899 (-68.8%)
Price: CAD 1.55
Total Value: CAD 83,622,343
Seller: La Mancha Investments S.à r.l. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 53,949,899 (-68.8%)
Price: CAD 1.55
Total Value: CAD 83,622,343
Seller: La Mancha Capital Management GP (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 53,949,899
Price: CAD 1.55
Total Value: CAD 83,622,343
PHX Energy Services Corp (PHX)
Seller: John Michael Hooks (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 221,900 (-5.7%)
Price: CAD 8.14
Total Value: CAD 1,805,667
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Seller: Devin Craig Lowe (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-42.2%)
Price: CAD 44.76
Total Value: CAD 895,200
Seller: Devin Craig Lowe (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-26.7%)
Price: CAD 44.76
Total Value: CAD 447,600
Pyrogenesis Inc
Seller: Photis Peter Pascali (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 12,700 (-0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.49
Total Value: CAD 6,163
Seller: Photis Peter Pascali (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,200 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 0.48
Total Value: CAD 2,976
Institutional Spotlight: Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TSX:TVE)
Institutional interest in Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. has seen a meaningful uptick in the most recent quarter, signaling renewed confidence among asset managers in the mid-cap Canadian energy firm. As of the latest filings, 51 institutional holders maintain long-only positions in the stock, representing a 13.33% increase quarter-over-quarter in institutional participation. Notably, there are zero short-only or mixed long/short filings, reflecting a concentrated bullish sentiment.
Current institutional long positions amount to 40,107,808 shares, or approximately 7.99% of the total 502,198,704 shares outstanding. This marks an increase of 4.21 million shares, or a 11.73% growth in institutional holdings compared to the prior quarter. The total institutional value of these positions stands at $120.87 million USD, reflecting a rising conviction despite volatility in broader energy markets.
A notable shift is seen in the average portfolio allocation, which climbed by 48.25% in the most recent reporting period to reach 0.1589%, suggesting that TVE is gaining prominence in fund managers’ energy exposure strategies. Key institutional stakeholders include respected funds such as Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (VSCAX), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV), DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio (DISVX), and Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV), among others. The presence of funds focused on value and international small-cap segments underscores TVE’s positioning as an attractive undervalued opportunity within global energy portfolios.
Moreover, the filing landscape includes both Schedule 13D and 13G disclosures, reflecting a mix of strategic and passive investors with stakes exceeding 5%. While no activist campaigns are publicly underway, the inclusion of Schedule 13D filers signals that certain investors may be poised to influence strategic decisions should market dynamics shift.
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 – 2025-06-06
BSGM, QBTS/WT, DPRO, GRRR, ARQQ, RFL, PDYN, PRCH, SGMT, QUBT, RGNX, MEHCQ, BTM, UMAC, QXO, SPWR, INOD, ANAB, RCAT, BTDR, SMR, AIRS, NVNO, NNE, ATRA, RIOT, VTYX, ROOT, IREN, ACHR, APLD, TIL, EYPT, PVLA, NCPL, CAPR, MIND, CPIX, LUNR, ONDS, AMPG, LTBR, CRDF, ASPI, DBVT, SEZL, SOUN, HIMS, ADCT, OKLO, OCUL, PLTR, BE, ARQT, SGHC, INBS, SHOP, CMPS, CMPX, DAVE, TNXP, AFRM, IVA, AMLX, STRL, LENZ, BNTC, FOA, LEU, ZVRA, CDTX, SA, UAL, RSI, FTAI, TBPH, SHLS, REVG, GEF, TPC, RDW, MPTI, FMCC, XMTR, COMM, AR, SIG, PHLT, ONB, INDV, OWLT, ARIS, ANIP, CXDO, IESC, ADMA, NNVC, AGX, III, HOOD, GOOGL, AVPT, BXP, COF, LUV, INDB, CEG, SYF, MCB, CACI, PRIM, GOOG, ENTX, PSNL, RYTM, ALHC, ETNB, CYH, FLUT, GEO, OMF, VNO, VRT, TOST, FFIN, AMZN, ENVA, VCTR, DOCS, MTZ, PENG, TBT, WBS, TMDX, REAL, IBKR, ALLT, KNSA, MEG, STOK, HDB, LPLA, KD, MBLY, ZIM, CCK, JBL, OSW, DGII, ALKS, ARES, FIX, CFR, AIG, EQH, MAR, STEP, CSCO, STT, NEXT, AXP, DY, NXT, ADT, CORZ, ANET, GRAB, MRCY, HOMB, MU, BHF, HIW, SSO, PBI, ROAD, AMP, ROM, BK, HMN, ADI, BAC, TGTX, EQT, NDAQ, PBYI, META, WFC, CNQ, CBSH, OCS, EXPE, RNA, TXRH, RCL, VIK, DE, GILD, SNX, WRBY, APTV, WBD, HAS, HLT, DELL, FXO, CRBG, LPTH, LRCX, RBLX, BTO, CMPO, GROW, ORCL, ITT, ELF, VST, FSLY, CIO, CDRE, CSX, KGS, CHWY, ETN, ATI, TRMB, KMPR, RGLS, TDG, GE, LWAY, JCI, JPM, TEL, QTWO, IFN, TLSA, FTNT, EAT, MCHP, MKL, ARRY, INDA, BN, GS, KEYS, NBXG, AB, SANM, MNMD, PINS, SCI, DAC, NMIH, PANW, AUPH, NOW, NVDA, XLF, BSY, DIS, MD, DASH, INSM, CLS, EPI, PRM, CRWD, WTV, TBF, BV, GTES, SCHW, DRI, T, CALX, AXSM, EBAY, STLD, ASTS, ROST, UBER, EPR, MITT, AM, CCL, DXCM, MUX, WDAY, PTGX, RDWR, FNGS, VUG, CHKP, FWONK, PCT, TXN, WAB, EME, QGRW, CYBN, LSF
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-06-06
WEED.TO, DPRO.CA, TKO.TO, ELBM.V, CJR/B.TO, HLF.TO, ONC.TO, NEO.TO, CPH.TO, NDM.TO, BLDP.TO, TRZ.TO, ACB.TO, SEA.TO, VNP.TO, ELF.TO, ODV.V, CRON.TO, OGI.TO, FTG.TO, VHI.TO, FTT.TO, NVA.TO, VLE.TO, WILD.TO, JOY.TO, PTM.TO, ARTG.V, DML.TO, NWH/UN.TO, CRDL.TO, CVE.TO, CNE.TO, URC.TO, PRL.TO, NOA.TO, BNE.TO, AP/UN.TO, TVE.TO, DXT.TO, GOOS.TO, PPTA.TO, GLO.TO, CNQ.TO, ISC.TO, NXR/UN.TO, CAE.TO, RUS.TO, MTA.V, BAM.TO, PNE.TO, POU.TO, SLI.V, PKI.TO, ARX.TO, LSPD.TO, GRT/UN.TO, TAL.TO, BN.TO, MG.TO, CLS.TO, IAG.TO, BB.TO, CJ.TO, MX.TO, MFC.TO, TCW\.TO, KEL.TO, MDA.TO, EIF.TO, HR/UN.TO, IAU.TO, STN.TO, IMO.TO, TOU.TO, BBD/B.TO, LUG.TO, TF.TO, TIH.TO, FRU.TO, SPB.TO, NFI.TO, ONEX.TO, TA.TO, BDT.TO, HBM.TO, CCO.TO, TD.TO, GWO.TO, LB.TO, BNS.TO, FM.TO, POW\.TO, WSP.TO, RY.TO, ASM.TO, MHC/U.TO, WDO.TO, CTC/A.TO, DRX.TO, PEY.TO, REI/UN.TO, CRR/UN.TO, NWC.TO, AQN.TO, CM.TO, ATRL.TO, BEI/UN.TO, BEPC.TO, PAAS.TO, SLF.TO, MAG.TO, MEG.TO, CP.TO, SRU/UN.TO, SSRM.TO, NA.TO, SES.TO, BMO.TO, FC.TO, LUN.TO, AFN.TO, TRI.TO, KMP/UN.TO, SCR.TO, GEI.TO, TPZ.TO, MI/UN.TO, PZA.TO
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