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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 2025-8-19

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-8-19. 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.

Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
Options Activity: Activity was dominated by put selling with premium of $18,599,100, while no notable call or put buying appeared.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions collected significant premium through put selling, reflecting strong conviction that Adobe will hold support or move higher.

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
Options Activity: Small call buying appeared, but the flow was driven by heavy put selling of $10,566,943, offsetting only minor put buying.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: The strong premium from put sales signals confidence in AbbVie holding higher ground, with downside seen as limited.

Accenture plc (ACN)
Options Activity: Activity was almost entirely put selling at $8,461,750, compared with minimal put buying.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions showed conviction by selling puts, positioning for Accenture to remain stable or trend higher.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
Options Activity: Call buying of $10,449,435 outweighed call selling of $3,538,200, with no significant put flow.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions leaned heavily into call exposure, showing confidence in upside potential for ADM.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Options Activity: Call buying of $4,001,350 exceeded light call selling, with no meaningful put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: The strong preference for calls signals positioning for continued strength in CrowdStrike.

PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $1,572,495, alongside call selling of $427,328. Puts bought were $368,750, while puts sold totaled $2,449,763. Net premium came to $3,226,180.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Both call demand and put selling drove bullish positioning, suggesting institutions expect PDD to extend higher.

Target Corporation (TGT)
Options Activity: Call buying reached $1,725,184, with call selling of $515,259. Puts bought totaled $936,810, but put selling was stronger at $2,572,046, bringing total premium to $2,845,161.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions leaned bullish through both calls and put selling, reflecting confidence in Target sustaining strength.

IREN Limited (IREN)
Options Activity: Call buying of $4,387,626 and call selling of $2,951,361 were accompanied by modest put buying and put selling, leaving total premium at $1,949,741.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong call activity, reinforced by supportive put flow, suggests institutions are positioned for further gains in IREN.

Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $3,941,492, versus calls sold of $1,958,181. Puts bought were $645,527, with puts sold at $335,668, producing total premium of $1,673,452.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Heavy call exposure and net premium skew reflect bullish positioning, with institutions favoring upside in Core Scientific.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)
Options Activity: Call buying of $2,320,096 outweighed call selling of $374,731. Puts bought were $340,000, compared with puts sold at $58,327, for total premium of $1,663,692.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions tilted heavily toward calls, with flow pointing to expectations of stabilization and rebound potential.

EHang Holdings Limited (EH)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $1,663,575, versus light call selling of $89,650, with no meaningful put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Concentrated call demand highlights strong positioning for upside in EHang.

AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Options Activity: Calls bought of $2,974,823 were reduced by call selling of $1,351,406. Puts bought were $166,300, with no meaningful put selling, for total premium of $1,457,117.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions showed a net bullish tilt, favoring calls to position for continued strength in AppLovin.

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
Options Activity: Call activity was modest, while put selling totaled $1,261,878, with little offsetting flow.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: The large premium from put sales reflects confidence in Kohl’s holding support and stabilizing.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Options Activity: Calls bought of $105,468 exceeded call selling of $13,410. Puts bought were $97,325, while puts sold totaled $1,355,323, for total premium of $1,350,056.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions combined small call activity with large put selling, signaling conviction in Micron’s strength.

Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Options Activity: Calls bought of $614,414 compared with call selling of $195,490. Puts bought were $410,554, while puts sold totaled $985,495, generating total premium of $993,865.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions leaned supportive through both calls and put selling, reflecting confidence in Walmart’s outlook.

PG&E Corporation (PCG)
Options Activity: Calls bought reached $1,159,397, with call selling of $212,426. Minimal put flow left total premium at $942,036.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions expressed conviction through call buying, suggesting expectations for further upside in PG&E.

CSX Corporation (CSX)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $823,928, with no call selling. Puts bought were $51,102, while puts sold were $129,666, leaving total premium at $902,492.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Flow shows strong bullish tilt, with call demand and put selling both reinforcing confidence in CSX.

Tickers:

ADBE, ABBV, ACN, ADM, CRWD, PDD, TGT, IREN, CORZ, EL, EH, APP, KSS, MU, WMT, PCG, CSX

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 2025-8-19

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.

Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $14.50 expiring August 29, 2025 (10 days to expiry), $15.00 expiring September 5, 2025 (17 days to expiry), and $15.00 expiring September 19, 2025 (31 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $2,831,854 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $14.50–$15.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$14.37. Calls target slightly above current price, signaling bullish positioning for near-term upside.

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AGIO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sold PUTs at $35.00 expiring January 16, 2026 (150 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $1,494,060 (premium collected)
Strike Price: $35.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$36.56, ~4% above the sold strike. Put selling is bullish and reflects confidence shares will hold above $35.00.

Roblox Corporation (RBLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $145.00 expiring November 21, 2025 (94 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $1,038,600 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $145.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$117.52. Calls positioned ~23% above spot, reflecting bullish bets on continued strength into year-end.

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $760.00 expiring August 22, 2025 (4 days to expiry), $775.00 expiring August 29, 2025 (10 days to expiry), and $800.00 expiring September 19, 2025 (31 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $672,681 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $760.00–$800.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$752.55. Calls are 1–6% above spot, signaling bullish bets on a near-term breakout.

QXO, Inc. (QXO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $17.00 expiring February 20, 2026 (185 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $651,700 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $17.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$20.19, ~16% above strike, showing bullish exposure with in-the-money positioning.

Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $300.00 expiring September 5, 2025 (17 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $563,765 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $300.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$296.15, just below strike. Positioning reflects bullish sentiment for a move above $300 in the short term.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $100.00–$104.00 expiring September 5, 2025 (17 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $551,356 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $100.00–$104.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$100.19. Traders positioned around current levels and slightly higher, indicating bullish conviction.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $132.00 expiring September 26, 2025 (38 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $493,808 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $132.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$131.25, near strike. Positioning indicates bullish bets on incremental upside.

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $60.00 expiring April 17, 2026 (241 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $480,000 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $60.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$51.87. Calls ~16% above spot, indicating longer-term bullish positioning.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $415.00 expiring August 22, 2025 (3 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $473,600 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $415.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$417.19, slightly above strike. Positioning aligns with short-term bullish momentum.

SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (SBET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $19.50 expiring August 22, 2025 (3 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $469,980 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $19.50
Analysis: Spot price ~$18.46. Calls ~5–6% above spot, indicating bullish sentiment for immediate upside.

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $3.00–$4.00 expiring September 19, 2025 (31 days to expiry) and September 26, 2025 (38 days to expiry). Bought CALLs at $3.00 expiring October 17, 2025 (59 days to expiry). Bought CALLs at $2.00 expiring January 16, 2026 (150 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $400,114 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $2.00–$4.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$2.41. Calls range 25–66% above spot, highlighting aggressive bullish speculation.

Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $23.00 expiring September 12, 2025 (24 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $326,216 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $23.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$21.38, ~7.5% below strike. Positioning reflects bullish outlook for short-term appreciation.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $24.00 expiring October 17, 2025 (59 days to expiry) and December 19, 2025 (122 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $254,215 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $24.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$20.83. Calls ~15–18% above spot, signaling bullish positioning into year-end.

FLG (FLG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $17.00 expiring May 15, 2026 (269 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning.
Total Values: $197,950 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $17.00
Analysis: Spot price ~$11.95. Calls ~42% above spot, reflecting longer-term bullish speculation.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $25.50–$26.50 expiring September 5, 2025 (17 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $184,553 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $25.50–$26.50
Analysis: Spot price ~$25.33. Calls slightly out-of-the-money, reflecting bullish outlook for a move higher.

PG&E Corporation (PCG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $16.50 expiring September 5, 2025 (17 days to expiry) and September 12, 2025 (24 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $144,595 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $16.50
Analysis: Spot price ~$15.38. Calls ~7% above spot, signaling bullish bets for a short-term push higher.

Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALLs at $12.50 expiring March 20, 2026 (213 days to expiry). Activity suggests new positioning with multi-sweep orders.
Total Values: $109,490 (premium paid)
Strike Price: $12.50
Analysis: Spot price ~$10.54. Calls ~19% above spot, reflecting bullish speculation into 2026.

Tickers:

CORZ, AGIO, RBLX, ASML, QXO, AMGN, LRCX, ABT, TSEM, CRWD, SBET, HIVE, KVUE, CXW, FLG, PFE, PCG, SSYS

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

Under Armour Inc (UAA)
Buyer: Mohamed El-Erian (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+858.4%)
Price: USD 5.20
Total Value: USD 519,960

TTM Technologies Inc (TTMI)
Buyer: Wajid Ali (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+26.3%)
Price: USD 40.89
Total Value: USD 204,469

TTM Technologies Inc (TTMI)
Buyer: Wajid Ali (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+35.7%)
Price: USD 41.75
Total Value: USD 208,740

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF.A)
Buyer: Jeffrey Hirsch (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+9.8%)
Price: USD 12.78
Total Value: USD 191,700

Principal Private Credit Fund (N/A)
Buyer: Timothy Warrick (Portfolio Manager)
Shares Purchased: 12,645 (+inf%)
Price: USD 10.38
Total Value: USD 131,250

Principal Private Credit Fund (N/A)
Buyer: Matthew Darrah (Portfolio Manager)
Shares Purchased: 10,501 (+inf%)
Price: USD 10.38
Total Value: USD 109,000

Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)
Buyer: Geoffrey M. Parker (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,375 (+15.1%)
Price: USD 22.97
Total Value: USD 100,497

Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)
Buyer: Eduardo Guarita Bezerra (EVP & CFO)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+6.5%)
Price: USD 22.74
Total Value: USD 68,207

Myomo Inc (MYO)
Buyer: Thomas F. Kirk (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+13.4%)
Price: USD 1.10
Total Value: USD 55,000

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,600 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 34.46
Total Value: USD 55,136

Smart Sand Inc (SND)
Buyer: Charles Edwin Young (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 11,498 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 1.87
Total Value: USD 21,501

Smart Sand Inc (SND)
Buyer: Charles Edwin Young (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 8,910 (+0.6%)
Price: USD 1.96
Total Value: USD 17,464

Alset Ehome International Inc (AEI)
Buyer: Heng Fai Ambrose Chan (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 33,000 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 1.29
Total Value: USD 42,527

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW)
Buyer: Kenneth M. Young (Executive Director, CEO)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+8.3%)
Price: USD 1.51
Total Value: USD 30,142

XBP Europe Holdings Inc (XBP)
Buyer: Randal T. Klein (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 0.54
Total Value: USD 80,325

Retractable Technologies Inc (RVP)
Buyer: Thomas J. Shaw (Executive Director, Large shareholder, CEO)
Shares Purchased: 32,935 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 0.80
Total Value: USD 26,183

US Insider Sales

Amphenol Corp (APH)
Seller: Lance E. D’Amico (Officer, Sr. VP, Secretary & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-56.7%)
Price: USD 110.60
Total Value: USD 11,060,030

Amphenol Corp (APH)
Seller: Lance E. D’Amico (Officer, Sr. VP, Secretary & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-28.2%)
Price: USD 110.81
Total Value: USD 3,324,249

DoorDash Inc (DASH)
Seller: Tony Xu (Executive Director, Large shareholder, CEO – Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 16,883 (-3.1%)
Price: USD 250.53
Total Value: USD 4,229,698

Intapp Inc (INTA)
Seller: John T. Hall (Executive Director, CEO – Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 69,776 (-1.2%)
Price: USD 42.56
Total Value: USD 2,969,715

Atlassian Corp (TEAM)
Seller: Scott Farquhar (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder – Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 4,597 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 169.03
Total Value: USD 777,031

Atlassian Corp (TEAM)
Seller: Michael Cannon-Brookes (Executive Director, Large shareholder, CEO – Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 4,597 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 169.03
Total Value: USD 777,030

Vital Farms Inc (VITL)
Seller: Kathryn McKeon (Officer, CMO & GM Butter – Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 21,442 (-36.4%)
Price: USD 49.08
Total Value: USD 1,052,373

Garrett Motion Inc (GTX)
Seller: Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 150,629 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 13.01
Total Value: USD 1,959,638

Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
Seller: Phil Horlock (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 21,129 (-8.1%)
Price: USD 58.16
Total Value: USD 1,228,863

Resmed Inc (RMD)
Seller: John Hernandez (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,575 (-38.9%)
Price: USD 287.10
Total Value: USD 739,289

Primerica Inc (PRI)
Seller: Peter W. Schneider (Officer, President)
Shares Sold: 2,000 (-17.7%)
Price: USD 261.16
Total Value: USD 522,330

CDN Insider Purchases

Soma Gold Corp (SOMA)
Buyer: Glenn Howard Walsh (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 8,695,652 (+21.6%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 10,000,000

HYLQ Strategy Corp (HYLQ)
Buyer: Antanas (Tony) Guoga (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,295,764 (+90.5%)
Price: CAD 1.50
Total Value: CAD 1,943,646

Neotech Metals Corp (NTMC)
Buyer: Reagan Glazier (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 600,000 (+73.8%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 150,000

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN)
Buyer: Scott William Rook (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 16,200
Price: USD 9.27
Total Value: USD 150,163

Kelt Exploration Ltd (KEL)
Buyer: Raymond Kwan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 56,450
Price: CAD 6.65
Total Value: CAD 375,393

Equinox Gold Corp (EQX)
Buyer: David Chester Schummer (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 13,291 (+9.1%)
Price: CAD 7.87
Total Value: CAD 104,534

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Alejandro Emiliano Gubbins Cox (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.61
Total Value: CAD 121,000

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.60
Total Value: CAD 120,000

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.60
Total Value: CAD 120,000

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Catherine Flax (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000
Price: USD 11.80
Total Value: USD 59,000

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Jeff Currie (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+35.0%)
Price: CAD 16.43
Total Value: CAD 57,505

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Joshua Dale Crumb (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,100 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 16.31
Total Value: CAD 50,561

CDN Insider Sales

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd (BAM)
Seller: Jack Lynn Cockwell (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 137,726 (-1.7%)
Price: CAD 84.89
Total Value: CAD 11,691,546

Sandstorm Gold Ltd (SSL)
Seller: Nolan Allan Watson (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 490,000 (-22.9%)
Price: CAD 14.59
Total Value: CAD 7,151,060

Sandstorm Gold Ltd (SSL)
Seller: Nolan Allan Watson (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 150,000 (-6.5%)
Price: CAD 14.64
Total Value: CAD 2,196,450

TC Energy Corp (TRP)
Seller: Francois Lionel Poirier (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 53,946 (-32.2%)
Price: CAD 70.49
Total Value: CAD 3,802,670

NGEx Minerals Ltd (NGEX)
Seller: Martin Andres Rode (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 115,000
Price: CAD 20.91
Total Value: CAD 2,404,938

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: Eric Sprott (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 500,000 (-0.5%)
Price: CAD 3.99
Total Value: CAD 1,993,000

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 500,000 (-0.5%)
Price: CAD 3.99
Total Value: CAD 1,993,000

Leon’s Furniture Ltd (LNF)
Seller: Edward F. Leon (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 33,600 (-20.9%)
Price: CAD 29.65
Total Value: CAD 996,240

Shopify Inc (SHOP)
Seller: Harley Michael Finkelstein (Officer, Planned Sale)
Shares Sold: 19,750 (-75.3%)
Price: USD 144.04
Total Value: USD 2,844,784

Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Insight Holdings Group, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 235,638 (-1.8%)
Price: USD 4.53
Total Value: USD 1,066,545

Leon’s Furniture Ltd (LNF)
Seller: Edward F. Leon (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,100 (-7.0%)
Price: CAD 29.65
Total Value: CAD 358,765

Institutional Spotlight: August 19, 2025

Kodiak Sciences (KOD)
Point72 Asset Management LP, led by Steve Cohen, disclosed ownership of 2,908,836 shares, representing 5.50% of shares outstanding. The filing shows an increase of 2,456,140 shares, with 84% new positioning.

Core Scientific (CORZ)
Situational Awareness LP, managed by Leopold Aschenbrenner, reported ownership of 17,682,918 shares, equating to 5.80% of shares outstanding. The filing reflects an addition of 9,688,880 shares, with 55% new positioning.

X4 Pharmaceuticals (XFOR)
Deep Track Capital LP, managed by David Kroin, disclosed ownership of 2,366,995 shares, representing 9.99% of shares outstanding. The filing reflects a 100% new stake in the company.

MasterBrand (MBC)
Coliseum Capital Management LLC, led by Chris Shackelton, reported ownership of 6,960,829 shares, equating to 5.50% of shares outstanding. The filing shows an increase of 2,656,748 shares, with 38% new positioning.

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

FLYX, ARRY, TNYA, INVZ, BTAI, SHLS, NXT, CRVS, TPST, FSLR, VVPR, NVNO, NU, GNS, LYFT, COYA, VOR, VNRX, PBYI, ZETA, SNDX, OSCR, VSTM, IZEA, NEPH, STOK, NKTX, GRCE, FINV, HOVR, ARQT, FROG, SLS, SPOT, ATRA, GNLX, NEE, BILI, CEE, TERN, GRRR, CHWY, ONC, PDD, RSI, GTM, WING, LTH, IMNM, UAMY, ENTA, IVA, ASND, TVTX, MD, IREN, HOOD, MELI, KALA, ACLX, TEM, WULF, INTC, DKNG, NTRA, AES, COMM, TATT, WGS, CVS, BNTC, FNMA, HALO, CDTX, LUV, KYMR, PVLA, PLNT, VRNS, CRMD, DOCS, ORKA, ANEB, SXT, CNTA, CYBR, EBAY, ENLV, FDMT, UAN, AFRM, EYPT, SNWV, DAL, DNA, CVNA, CORZ, AS, VEEV, CHMI, ETON, LEVI, SEG, PTGX, ASMB, ABT, OUT, CMPS, GO, JEQ, SE, UAL, HUM, AMSC, ATRO, DBVT, STNE, TBPH, CBOE, NVAX, HDB, ALHC, XGN, CMCL, COGT, EQT, ASC, SNOA, QTIH, AUPH, SNY, PENN, ALNY, CYD, TBT, FIGS, TIGO, SGHC, UBER, INDV, DXCM, LMFA, RDDT, APP, COSM, PEP, RYTM, VIK, ATAT, LEN, MDT, JNJ, LITE, EZPW, HYMC, XMTR, LBTYA, WRBY

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

ONC.TO, BLDP.TO, IAU.TO, ITR.V, WRN.TO, KBL.TO, CGG.TO, MDA.TO, HITI.V, GAU.TO, SSRM.TO, NWC.TO, TRZ.TO, TSND.TO, CG.TO, CNL.TO, NDM.TO, SLI.V, KNT.TO, K.TO, AGI.TO, OGC.TO, NGD.TO, ASM.TO, EQX.TO, ABX.TO, IMG.TO, DPM.TO, GGD.TO, SPB.TO, ELD.TO, GWO.TO, TXG.TO, BTO.TO, SIS.TO, EDV.TO, SSL.TO, QBR/B.TO, PBH.TO, EMP/A.TO, III.TO, VNP.TO, TFPM.TO, KEY.TO

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