SYS Research – Unusual Activity – Thursday, March 19, 2026

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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 2026-3-19

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-3-19. 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.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – massive put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions were heavily selling puts to collect large premiums while executing notable call purchases and some hedging via put buys.
Key Totals: Total premium of $1.59 billion with $1.15 billion premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $790 million
Analysis: The data shows pronounced bullish flow indicated by the $790 million net premium primarily from aggressive put selling.


Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in major put selling for premium collection along with limited call trading and put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium around $1.26 billion with $826 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $408 million
Analysis: The options flow reflects strong bullish sentiment with a net premium of $408 million driven by put selling.


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions focused on selling puts collecting premium in addition to moderate call buying and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of approximately $1.05 billion with $652 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $259 million
Analysis: Data indicates bullish positioning via the $259 million net premium mainly through put selling.


MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling with premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions performed heavy put selling alongside smaller call activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $427 million with $330 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $237 million
Analysis: The flow data points to bullish views with net premium of $237 million from put selling dominance.


Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling dominant
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for substantial premium while conducting call buying and limited put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $253 million with $216 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $196 million
Analysis: The $196 million net premium demonstrates bullish institutional activity centered on put selling.


Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – notable put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts collecting premium and bought calls in significant volumes relative to other activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $256 million with $204 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $175 million
Analysis: Data reveals bullish sentiment with $175 million net premium led by put selling.


Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions showed net bullish flow through put selling while managing some call selling and put buying.
Key Totals: Net premium of $161 million with notable premium collected from put sales
Analysis: The positive net premium highlights bullish options activity by institutions.


Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying combined with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts generating premium in large blocks.
Key Totals: Net premium of $113 million with significant premiums in call buying and put selling
Analysis: Flow data supports bullish sentiment indicated by the positive net premium.


Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)
Sentiment: Bullish – large premium put selling
Options Activity: Institutions were active in put selling and call buying flows.
Key Totals: Net premium of $99 million with high total premiums involved
Analysis: The data indicates bullish institutional positioning based on net premium flow.


Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium while participating in smaller call trades.
Key Totals: Net premium of $85 million with $118 million in put selling premiums
Analysis: Positive net premium reflects bullish activity in the options flow.


QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts collecting premium with modest call and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $70 million with $61 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $53 million
Analysis: The $53 million net premium shows moderate bullish flow.


Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for large premiums offset partially by put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $335 million with $187 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $49 million
Analysis: Data points to bullish sentiment via net premium despite two-way put flow.


Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling with premium
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in put selling to collect premium alongside balanced call activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $127 million with $83 million premium collected from puts sold and net premium of $40 million
Analysis: The net premium of $40 million indicates bullish institutional options trades.


Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)
Sentiment: Bullish – high volume premium flows
Options Activity: Institutions conducted large premium call and put transactions resulting in net positive.
Key Totals: Net premium of $35 million with over $468 million in major premiums
Analysis: The positive net premium confirms bullish options activity.


MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying and put selling mix
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts in notable blocks.
Key Totals: Net premium of $27 million with $49 million combined in call buying and put selling
Analysis: Data shows continued bullish flow with positive net premium.


Tickers: TSLA, META, MSFT, MSTR, AMZN, AAPL, INTU, ARES, SNOW, SHOP, QCOM, COIN, CRM, ZS, MDB

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 2026-3-19

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.

Coupang, Inc. (CPNG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 17, 2026 expiry at strike 17 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $1,251,459
Strike Price: 17
Analysis: Call options were purchased with twenty-nine days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 1,251,459 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the May 15, 2026 expiry at strike 23 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $522,000
Strike Price: 23
Analysis: Put options were sold with fifty-seven days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 522,000 was collected. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (WLAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 17, 2026 expiry at strike 7.5 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $2,390,500
Strike Price: 7.5
Analysis: Call options were purchased with twenty-nine days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 2,390,500 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Hecla Mining Company (HL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiry at strike 16 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $665,078
Strike Price: 16
Analysis: Call options were purchased with twenty-two days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 665,078 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiry at strike 12.5 above the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $91,524
Strike Price: 12.5
Analysis: Call options were purchased with ninety-one days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price. A total premium of 91,524 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the March 19, 2027 expiry at strike 63 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $1,401,940
Strike Price: 63
Analysis: Call options were purchased with three hundred sixty-five days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 1,401,940 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the May 1, 2026 expiry at strike 10 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $243,939
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: Put options were sold with forty-three days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 243,939 was collected. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiry at strike 35 above the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $200,000
Strike Price: 35
Analysis: Call options were purchased with ninety-one days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price. A total premium of 200,000 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the May 15, 2026 expiry at strike 42 above the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $1,368,240
Strike Price: 42
Analysis: Call options were purchased with fifty-seven days to expiration at a strike price above the spot price. A total premium of 1,368,240 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


AXT Inc. (AXTI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the April 17, 2026 and May 15, 2026 expiries at strikes 55, 60 and 65 above the spot price, with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $6,234,348
Strike Price: 55, 60, 65
Analysis: Put options were sold with twenty-nine and fifty-seven days to expiration at strike prices above the spot price. A total premium of 6,234,348 was collected. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiry at strike 27 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid: $396,998
Strike Price: 27
Analysis: Call options were purchased with twenty-two days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 396,998 was paid. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the January 15, 2027 expiry at strike 60 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $455,000
Strike Price: 60
Analysis: Put options were sold with three hundred two days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 455,000 was collected. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OMF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the November 20, 2026 expiry at strike 50 near the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $660,000
Strike Price: 50
Analysis: Put options were sold with two hundred forty-six days to expiration at a strike price near the spot price. A total premium of 660,000 was collected. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Hut 8 Corp. (HUT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the April 2, 2026 expiry at strike 50 below the spot price, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected: $539,240
Strike Price: 50
Analysis: Put options were sold with fourteen days to expiration at a strike price below the spot price. A total premium of 539,240 was collected. The trade size exceeded prior open interest to indicate new positioning.


Tickers: CPNG, CCL, WLAC, HL, MRTN, SLV, AAL, ARLP, YPF, AXTI, PFE, COPX, OMF, HUT


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

Insperity Inc (NSP)
Buyer: Sarvadi Paul J (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 160,000 (+19.7%)
Price: US$ 23.22
Total Value: US$ 3,715,200

Salesforce Inc (CRM)
Buyer: Alber Laura (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,571 (+combined increases)
Price: US$ 194.54–194.59
Total Value: US$ 500,266

Avante Corp (XX)
Buyer: Klopot, Robert (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000
Price: CA$ 1.39
Total Value: CA$ 347,500

Insperity Inc (NSP)
Buyer: Sarvadi Paul J (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 22,991 (+2.4%)
Price: US$ 23.57
Total Value: US$ 541,898

NB Bancorp Inc (NBBK)
Buyer: Campanelli Joseph P (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+0.6%)
Price: US$ 20.16
Total Value: US$ 50,400

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp (AP)
Buyer: McBrayer Brett (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,500 (+1.3%)
Price: US$ 6.67
Total Value: US$ 50,025

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Inc (KYN)
Buyer: Little Harrison James (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+47.2%)
Price: US$ 14.12
Total Value: US$ 70,575

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc (REYN)
Buyer: Stangl Rolf (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,705 (+combined increases)
Price: US$ 21.00–21.12
Total Value: US$ 99,084

Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ)
Buyer: Goldstein Phillip (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+9.7%)
Price: US$ 5.98
Total Value: US$ 59,800

High Income Securities Fund (PCF)
Buyer: Goldstein Phillip (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 17,905 (+76.4%)
Price: US$ 5.46
Total Value: US$ 97,761

Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT)
Buyer: Gayford Michael James (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+1.9%)
Price: US$ 20.12
Total Value: US$ 10,060

Avidia Bancorp Inc (AVBC)
Buyer: Murphy Bartholomew H JR (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+7.0%)
Price: US$ 19.15
Total Value: US$ 28,725

Orrstown Financial Services Inc (ORRF)
Buyer: Brunner Brian D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+2.0%)
Price: US$ 34.02
Total Value: US$ 34,017

Farmers National Banc Corp (FMNB)
Buyer: Richardson Gina A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 441 (+2.9%)
Price: US$ 12.43
Total Value: US$ 5,482

US Insider Sales

Venture Global Inc (VG)
Seller: Larson Keith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,206,138
Price: US$ 14.85
Total Value: US$ 47,611,149

Venture Global Inc (VG)
Seller: Thayer Jonathan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,500,000
Price: US$ 14.85
Total Value: US$ 37,125,000

Carlyle Group Inc (CG)
Seller: Rubenstein David M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 500,000
Price: US$ 47.72
Total Value: US$ 23,860,000

Permian Resources Corp (PR)
Seller: Quinn William J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 512,429 (-6.9%)
Price: US$ 19.59
Total Value: US$ 10,038,484

Vicor Corp (VICR)
Seller: Vinciarelli Patrizio (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 50,000
Price: US$ 191.84
Total Value: US$ 9,592,000

Iron Mountain Inc (IRM)
Seller: Bhargava Mithu (Officer)
Shares Sold: 59,725
Price: US$ 104.43
Total Value: US$ 6,237,082

Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)
Seller: Hennigan Michael J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 25,000
Price: US$ 239.39
Total Value: US$ 5,984,847

Walmart Inc (WMT)
Seller: Furner John R. (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 39,375
Price: US$ 121.95
Total Value: US$ 4,801,781

United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: Mahon Paul A (Officer)
Shares Sold: Multiple transactions totaling 8,300 shares
Price: ~US$ 527–533
Total Value: US$ 4,398,611

Figure Technology Solutions Inc (FIGR)
Seller: Stevens David Todd (Officer)
Shares Sold: 88,529
Price: US$ 33.68
Total Value: US$ 2,981,657

Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI)
Seller: Kuo David C (Officer)
Shares Sold: 29,000
Price: US$ 100.13
Total Value: US$ 2,903,700

Bloom Energy Corp (BE)
Seller: Soderberg Shawn M. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 15,410
Price: US$ 156.58
Total Value: US$ 2,412,898

Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)
Seller: Hair Cara M. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 58,771
Price: US$ 36.62
Total Value: US$ 2,152,425

Snowflake Inc (SNOW)
Seller: Slootman Frank (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 11,299
Price: US$ 175.25
Total Value: US$ 1,980,168

Miami International Holdings Inc (MIAX)
Seller: Eckert Kurt M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 48,792
Price: US$ 39.55
Total Value: US$ 1,929,724

Okta Inc (OKTA)
Seller: Kelleher Eric (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,227
Price: US$ 78.43
Total Value: US$ 1,507,974

NVIDIA Corp (NVDA)
Seller: Shah Aarti S. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 19,000
Price: US$ 176.71
Total Value: US$ 3,357,549

Heartflow Inc (HTFL)
Seller: Rogers Campbell (Officer)
Shares Sold: 64,533
Price: US$ 25.69
Total Value: US$ 1,658,030

Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR)
Seller: Klein Rev Trust (Officer)
Shares Sold: 15,000
Price: US$ 106.87
Total Value: US$ 1,603,100

Assurant Inc (AIZ)
Seller: Sengupta Subhashish (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,900
Price: US$ 211.81
Total Value: US$ 402,439

Southern Co (SO)
Seller: Connally Stan W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,500 (-7.2%)
Price: US$ 97.13
Total Value: US$ 1,214,125

Kodiak Gas Services Inc (KGS)
Seller: Buhigas Pedro R. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 13,942
Price: US$ 55.73
Total Value: US$ 776,988

Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (HRTG)
Seller: Moura Timothy (Officer)
Shares Sold: 29,133
Price: US$ 26.63
Total Value: US$ 775,760

Granite Construction Inc (GVA)
Seller: Larkin Kyle T (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,314 (-3.9%)
Price: US$ 119.84
Total Value: US$ 876,510

C3.ai Inc (AI)
Seller: Siebel Thomas M (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 219,294 (-23.3%)
Price: US$ 8.67
Total Value: US$ 1,901,279

Redwire Corp (RDW)
Seller: AE Red Holdings LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 81,319 (-0.2%)
Price: US$ 10.01
Total Value: US$ 814,003

Clean Harbors Inc (CLH)
Seller: Gerstenberg Eric W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-2.5%)
Price: US$ 293.00
Total Value: US$ 293,000

McDonald’s Corp (MCD)
Seller: Baroni Dario (Officer)
Shares Sold: 600 (-36.1%)
Price: US$ 323.77
Total Value: US$ 194,262

TransDigm Group Inc (TDG)
Seller: Howley W Nicholas (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: Multiple transactions totaling 11,000+ shares
Price: ~US$ 1,205–1,231
Total Value: US$ 10,000,000+


CDN Insider Purchases

Avante Corp (XX)
Buyer: Klopot, Robert (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000
Price: CA$ 1.39
Total Value: CA$ 347,500

Bird Construction Inc (BDT)
Buyer: McKibbon, Terrance Lloyd (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+2.5%)
Price: CA$ 36.00
Total Value: CA$ 180,000

Bird Construction Inc (BDT)
Buyer: McKibbon, Terrance Lloyd (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,500 (+2.3%)
Price: CA$ 36.50
Total Value: CA$ 164,250

Freeman Gold Corp (FMAN)
Buyer: Paes-Braga, Brian Alexander (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+2.1%)
Price: CA$ 0.30
Total Value: CA$ 150,000

illumin Holdings Inc (ILLM)
Buyer: Pollack, Sheldon (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+12.0%)
Price: CA$ 0.78
Total Value: CA$ 156,000

Transcontinental Inc (TCL.A)
Buyer: Thabet, Annie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 6,700
Price: CA$ 23.61
Total Value: CA$ 158,187

Martinrea International Inc (MRE)
Buyer: D’Eramo, Frank Patrick (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 22,185 (+7.4%)
Price: US$ 6.95
Total Value: US$ 154,192

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc (EPRX)
Buyer: Freedman, Joseph Stuart (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: Multiple transactions totaling 20,703 shares (+various increases)
Price: ~CA$ 10.17–10.91
Total Value: CA$ 195,358

Zeus North America Mining Corp (ZEUS)
Buyer: Besserer, Dean Jerry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 535,000 (+23.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.10
Total Value: CA$ 53,500

Sigma Lithium Corp (SGML)
Buyer: Freire de Paiva, Marcelo (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+~3.3%)
Price: US$ 10.51–10.80
Total Value: US$ 106,550

Surge Battery Metals Inc (NILI)
Buyer: Reimer, Greg (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 52,000 (+5.9%)
Price: CA$ 0.56
Total Value: CA$ 29,120

Sirios Resources Inc (SOI)
Buyer: Ménard, Robert (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+33.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.20
Total Value: CA$ 20,000

Churchill Resources Inc (CRI)
Buyer: Sobie, Paul Andrew (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 171,500 (+combined increases)
Price: CA$ 0.11
Total Value: CA$ 18,558

PHX Energy Services Corp (PHX)
Buyer: David-Green, Karen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,400 (+4.7%)
Price: CA$ 13.25
Total Value: CA$ 18,550

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust (HOM.U)
Buyer: Senst, Graham David (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000
Price: CA$ 15.72
Total Value: CA$ 15,720

STLLR Gold Inc (STLR)
Buyer: Gagne, James (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+12.2%)
Price: CA$ 1.56
Total Value: CA$ 15,600

Madison Pacific Properties Inc (MPC)
Buyer: DeLucchi, Graziano (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 33,000 (+combined increases)
Price: CA$ 4.65–4.90
Total Value: CA$ 156,696

North American Construction Group Ltd (NOA)
Buyer: Stan, Thomas Paul (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+13.7%)
Price: CA$ 18.08
Total Value: CA$ 9,040

Renegade Gold Inc (RAGE)
Buyer: Currie, Dain Matthew (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+1.4%)
Price: CA$ 0.52
Total Value: CA$ 7,800

Azimut Exploration Inc (AZM)
Buyer: Rosset, Jonathan (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+1.5%)
Price: CA$ 0.70
Total Value: CA$ 7,000

Flagship Communities REIT (MHC.U)
Buyer: Keeney, Kurtis Paul (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 347 (+9.8%)
Price: CA$ 19.26
Total Value: CA$ 6,683

Red Light Holland Corp (TRIP)
Buyer: Shapiro, Todd Michael (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+1.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.03
Total Value: CA$ 6,000

Terra Balcanica Resources Corp (TERA)
Buyer: Miskovic, Aleksandar (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 92,155 (+2.4%)
Price: CA$ 0.07
Total Value: CA$ 5,990

Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc (CCDS)
Buyer: Binns, Mark (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CA$ 1.05–1.09
Total Value: CA$ 10,700

CDN Insider Sales

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Smallwood, Randy (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,077 (-1.2%)
Price: CA$ 189.13
Total Value: CA$ 960,213

Strathcona Resources Ltd (SCR)
Seller: Fagan, Stephen John (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,200 (-17.6%)
Price: CA$ 39.27
Total Value: CA$ 793,173

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Smallwood, Randy (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,974 (-0.7%)
Price: CA$ 179.55
Total Value: CA$ 533,982

Southern Silver Exploration Corp (SSV)
Seller: Page, Lawrence Peter (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 250,000 (-9.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.52
Total Value: CA$ 130,000

Kelt Exploration Ltd (KEL)
Seller: Guinan, William Charles (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-combined)
Price: CA$ 9.20–9.21
Total Value: CA$ 276,100

Isoenergy Ltd (ISO)
Seller: Patricio, Richard J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,235 (-22.9%)
Price: CA$ 16.34
Total Value: CA$ 167,240

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc (EPRX)
Seller: Geyer, Paul (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-30.8%)
Price: CA$ 10.80
Total Value: CA$ 162,000

Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)
Seller: Schut, Gerard (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-8.8%)
Price: CA$ 17.25
Total Value: CA$ 172,500

Capital Power Corp (CPX)
Seller: Comandante, Jason Daniel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,700 (-16.3%)
Price: CA$ 64.67
Total Value: CA$ 109,939

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Drouin, Patrick Eugene (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,353 (-7.9%)
Price: CA$ 189.13
Total Value: CA$ 255,893

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Brack, George Leslie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,290 (-12.4%)
Price: CA$ 189.13
Total Value: CA$ 243,978

Avanti Gold Corp (AGC)
Seller: Hill, Jonathan Victor (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 80,000
Price: CA$ 0.72
Total Value: CA$ 57,200

Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP)
Seller: Hillier, Kerry Brent (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,347 (-89.8%)
Price: CA$ 3.67
Total Value: CA$ 71,003

Transcontinental Inc (TCL.A)
Seller: Thabet, Annie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 6,700 (combined)
Price: CA$ 23.60
Total Value: CA$ 158,120

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Ives, Glenn Antony (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 787
Price: CA$ 189.13
Total Value: CA$ 148,845

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Gosselin, Chantal (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 787 (-29.1%)
Price: CA$ 189.13
Total Value: CA$ 148,845

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
Seller: Brack, George Leslie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 706 (-7.2%)
Price: CA$ 179.55
Total Value: CA$ 126,762

NorthWest Copper Corp (NWST)
Seller: Kimmel, John (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 19,450 (-0.1%)
Price: CA$ 0.39
Total Value: CA$ 7,650

Kelt Exploration Ltd (KEL)
Seller: Lee, Louise (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,986 (-21.7%)
Price: CA$ 9.17
Total Value: CA$ 73,271


Institutional Spotlight: March 19, 2026

Integrated Core Strategies (US) LLC (Israel Englander)

  • METALS ACQUISITION CORP II — 1,930,000 shares | 8.40% ownership

Glazer Capital LLC (Paul Glazer)

  • DAWN — 5,615,390 shares | 5.40% ownership

Perceptive Advisors LLC (Joseph Edelman)

  • RLAY — 9,404,725 shares | 5.30% ownership

Barington Capital Group LP (James Mitarotonda)

  • EML — 686,853 shares | 11.40% ownership

Encompass Capital Advisors LLC (Todd Kantor)

  • AESI — 6,354,153 shares | 5.10% ownership

Millennium Management LLC (Israel Englander)

  • SUMA ACQUISITION CORPORATION — 650,000 shares | 3.70% ownership

BML Investment Partners LP

  • TLYS — 2,189,186 shares | 9.40% ownership

Tickers: DAWN, RLAY, TLYS, EML, AESI


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.

Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.

US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

ORKA, LGVN, EQ, LOCO, WOOF, ELTX, CNTX, AHCO, MDRX, OKUR, SLS, NRXS, LEE, TSEM, TERN, MU, MNPR, WDC, NKTR, ANNX, GSIT, BGC, GRCE, XNCR, UNFI, NXT, CELC, FANG, STX, APA, FFIV, MSI, REPYY, WEAT, USFD, CGON, XEL, SRE, CAVA, INSG, WEC, EONGY, MNR, EVAX, AXGN, TIGO, RRC, LNT, SR, XOM, POR, ANAB, AR, CORZ, PEG, EBAY, FSLY, ORMP, PR, CNP, MDGL, COP, PRSO, DTE, OVV, AM, BP, SDS, RMM, TBT, PPL, DELL, NEE, EVRG, FXU, MGM, OGE, ETR

 

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

CPH.TO, GLXY.TO, MATR.TO, TSND.TO, VLE.TO, EMP/A.TO, BDT.TO, BNE.TO, TSAT.TO, JOY.TO, KEL.TO, HITI.V, TOT.TO, CURA.TO, GTII.CA, POW.TO, L.TO, ET.TO, X.TO, WN.TO, TAL.TO, MFI.TO, YGR.TO, TRP.TO, ENB.TO, GEI.TO, ALA.TO, DSG.TO, GWO.TO, H.TO, EMA.TO, ATD.TO, PEY.TO, BTE.TO, FTS.TO, PPL.TO, TCW.TO, QBR/B.TO, ACO/X.TO, ARE.TO, CU.TO, TOU.TO, VET.TO, KEY.TO, CNQ.TO

 

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