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Unusual Activity Report
This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.
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Standout Options Trades
This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.
For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.
Note: This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.
Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-2-11
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-2-11. 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.
Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying with $32,997,706 in call premium bought versus $10,488,146 in call premium sold. Put activity was minimal with $712,611 in puts bought and $1,376,699 in puts sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $23,173,648.
Expectations: The strong call buying and minimal put activity suggest bullish sentiment, indicating expectations of upward price movement.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $21,414,589 compared to $1,182,877 sold. Put activity was low with $338,481 bought and $94,180 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $19,987,411.
Expectations: Heavy call buying reflects strong bullish sentiment, with expectations of stable or rising prices.
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A notable $9,514,560 in call premium bought, with negligible put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $9,512,120.
Expectations: The dominant call activity and minimal put transactions indicate strong bullish expectations.
Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3,400,329 in call premium bought versus $330,956 sold. No significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,069,373.
Expectations: Strong call buying without corresponding put activity signals bullish expectations.
Dynatrace, Inc. (DT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3,044,020 in call premium bought with minimal call selling and no put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,977,195.
Expectations: The exclusive focus on call buying reflects strong bullish sentiment.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $22,188,264 in call premium bought versus $17,950,511 sold. Put premium bought was $1,645,705 with $252,331 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,844,379.
Expectations: High call buying activity, despite some put transactions, indicates bullish sentiment.
DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Predominantly put activity with $240,086 in puts bought and $2,585,874 sold. No notable call activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,345,788.
Expectations: Heavy put selling suggests a bullish stance on price stability despite the lack of call activity.
DaVita Inc. (DVA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable put selling of $2,290,800 with no significant call activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,290,800.
Expectations: Strong put selling reflects bullish sentiment, with expectations of price stability or increase.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,851,837 in call premium bought versus $3,477,086 sold. Put premium was $1,257,234 bought and $1,938,570 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,056,087.
Expectations: Strong call buying and put selling suggest bullish sentiment.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3,268,572 in call premium bought, $1,913,996 sold. Puts saw $1,289,184 bought and $1,823,679 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,889,071.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment indicated by call buying outpacing put activity.
Vistra Corp. (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Limited call activity with $170,000 sold. Put premium bought was $96,735 with $2,061,136 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,794,401.
Expectations: Predominantly bullish sentiment due to significant put selling.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2,261,830 in call premium bought, $910,267 sold. Minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,611,303.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment driven by strong call buying.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4,481,350 in call premium bought, $2,466,826 sold. Put premium was $915,712 bought and $446,402 sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,545,214.
Expectations: Bullish outlook supported by strong call activity.
Trupanion, Inc. (TRUP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,536,000 in call premium bought with no significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,536,000.
Expectations: Strong bullish sentiment based on exclusive call activity.
SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,513,485 in call premium bought with no significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,513,485.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment supported by strong call buying.
FMC Corporation (FMC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,431,636 in call premium bought with no notable put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,431,636.
Expectations: Clear bullish sentiment indicated by strong call buying.
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1,567,777 in call premium bought, minimal call selling, and negligible put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $1,315,417.
Expectations: Bullish outlook based on dominant call activity.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-2-11
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.
ZEPP (ZEPP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sold with a strike price of 2.5, expiring on September 19, 2025 (220 days to expiry).
Total Values: $31,000
Strike Price: 2.5
Expectations: The spot price is 2.935, above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment as the trader expects the price to stay above 2.5.
Equinor (EQNR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sold with a strike price of 24, expiring on February 21, 2025 (10 days to expiry).
Total Values: $70,410
Strike Price: 24
Expectations: The spot price is 24.945, above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment as the trader expects the price to stay above 24.
FMC (FMC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call bought with a strike price of 50, expiring on January 15, 2027 (703 days to expiry).
Total Values: $870,756
Strike Price: 50
Expectations: The spot price is 36.53, below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment with an expectation of upward movement towards or beyond 50.
Western Digital (WDC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sold with a strike price of 69, expiring on February 21, 2025 (10 days to expiry).
Total Values: $259,740
Strike Price: 69
Expectations: The spot price is 69.27, slightly above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment as the trader expects the price to stay above 69.
Novartis (NVS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with a strike price of 110, expiring on January 16, 2026 (339 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,126,343
Strike Price: 110
Expectations: The spot price is around 107.6, slightly below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment with expectations of upward movement towards or beyond 110.
SSR Mining (SSRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with a strike price of 7, expiring on September 19, 2025 (220 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,513,485
Strike Price: 7
Expectations: The spot price is 9.285, above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment expecting the price to stay above 7.
Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call bought with a strike price of 14, expiring on July 18, 2025 (157 days to expiry).
Total Values: $762,928
Strike Price: 14
Expectations: The spot price is 9.655, below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment with expectations of upward movement towards or beyond 14.
Coinbase (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call bought with a strike price of 275, expiring on February 14, 2025 (3 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1,662,960
Strike Price: 275
Expectations: The spot price is 276.166, slightly above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment expecting the price to remain above 275.
Ford (F)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold with a strike price of 10, expiring on March 28, 2025 (45 days to expiry).
Total Values: $398,000
Strike Price: 10
Expectations: The spot price is around 9.205, slightly below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment as the trader expects the price to rise and stay above 10.
Cameco (CCJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put sold with a strike price of 42, expiring on March 14, 2025 (31 days to expiry).
Total Values: $670,925
Strike Price: 42
Expectations: The spot price is 50.055, above the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment expecting the price to remain above 42.
Grab Holdings (GRAB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple calls bought with strike prices around 5, expiring between April 17, 2025, and January 15, 2027 (65 to 703 days to expiry).
Total Values: Over $4,000,000 (aggregated)
Strike Price: 5
Expectations: The spot price ranges around 4.8 to 5, indicating bullish sentiment with consistent call buying, reflecting expectations of upward movement beyond the current spot price.
ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with a strike price of 26, expiring on June 20, 2025 (129 days to expiry).
Total Values: $67,300
Strike Price: 26
Expectations: The spot price is 21.02, below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment with expectations of upward movement towards or beyond 26.
DraftKings (DKNG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call bought with a strike price of 50, expiring on June 20, 2025 (129 days to expiry).
Total Values: $474,155
Strike Price: 50
Expectations: The spot price is 42.7347, below the strike price, indicating bullish sentiment with expectations of upward movement towards or beyond 50.
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
MACH Natural Resources LP (MNR)
Buyer: William Wallace McMullen (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,161,290 (+7.5%)
Price: USD 15.50
Total Value: USD 79,999,995
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (SION)
Buyer: RA Capital Management, L.P. (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,022,586 (+17.3%)
Price: USD 18.00
Total Value: USD 18,406,548
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (SION)
Buyer: Orbimed Advisors LLC (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 550,000 (+17.4%)
Price: USD 18.00
Total Value: USD 9,900,000
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)
Buyer: Paul J. Fribourg (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 44,900 (+9.5%)
Price: USD 64.99
Total Value: USD 2,918,051
US Insider Sales
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)
Seller: Coliseum Capital Management, LLC (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 704,881 (-10.3%)
Price: USD 28.20
Total Value: USD 19,877,644
Kellogg Co (K)
Seller: W K Foundation Trust (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 114,583 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 82.23
Total Value: USD 9,422,263
Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Seller: Mark Zuckerberg (COB and CEO, Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 9,300 (-24.6%)
Price: USD 715.42
Total Value: USD 6,653,361
Celestica Inc (CLS)
Seller: Todd C. Cooper (President, Officer)
Shares Sold: 53,463 (-30.5%)
Price: USD 129.63
Total Value: USD 6,930,409
Amgen Inc (AMGN)
Seller: Jonathan P. Graham (EVP & General Counsel & Secretary)
Shares Sold: 25,045 (-46.4%)
Price: USD 293.12
Total Value: USD 7,341,123
CDN Insider Purchases
Millennial Potash Corp (MLP)
Buyer: Ross Jennings (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 7,000,000 (+46.2%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 2,100,000
New Found Gold Corp (NFG)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 2.45
Total Value: CAD 489,760
New Found Gold Corp (NFG)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+2.0%)
Price: CAD 2.45
Total Value: CAD 489,760
Heliostar Metals Ltd (HSTR)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.92
Total Value: CAD 460,450
Heliostar Metals Ltd (HSTR)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.92
Total Value: CAD 460,450
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (AP.UN)
Buyer: Michael R. Emory (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 29,000 (+19.6%)
Price: CAD 17.11
Total Value: CAD 496,120
Silver Storm Mining Ltd (SVRS)
Buyer: First Majestic Silver Corp. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 16,666,666 (+10.3%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 1,500,000
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.
Buyer: Jeffrey Miles Blidner (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+76.6%)
Price: CAD 31.99
Total Value: CAD 639,800
CDN Insider Sales
Great-West Lifeco Inc (GWO)
Seller: Edmund Francis Murphy (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 54,835
Price: CAD 51.68
Total Value: CAD 2,833,632
CGI Inc (GIB.A)
Seller: Michael Godin (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,603 (-70.3%)
Price: CAD 168.71
Total Value: CAD 1,113,995
Blockmate Ventures Inc (MATE)
Seller: Konstantin Lichtenwald (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,020,000
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 244,800
Life & Banc Split Corp (LBS)
Seller: Ann Wong (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,900
Price: CAD 11.20
Total Value: CAD 77,280
Black Iron Inc.
Seller: RAB Capital Holdings Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 422,000 (-1.1%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 72,584
Institutional Spotlight: Viper Energy (VNOM)
Recent institutional buying activity in Viper Energy (VNOM) highlights strong support from several prominent investors, signaling confidence in the stock’s potential. Woodline Partners LP has taken a notable position with 1,403,929 shares, representing 0.55% of the total outstanding shares, marking their entry with a 100% new position. Similarly, Yaupon Capital Management LP has added 400,000 shares (1.27%) to its holdings, reflecting a fresh commitment to the stock, with a 100% new position.
Among the larger players, Adage Capital Partners GP LLC has increased its stake by 420,000 shares, a 14.61% expansion, bringing its total holding to 2,874,400 shares (0.23%). Merewether Investment Management LP has also shown a strong commitment, with a 160,600-share increase (18.66% new), raising its total holding to 860,600 shares (1.82%). This continued buying from institutional investors demonstrates growing confidence in the stock’s future prospects.
Zimmer Partners, a notable hedge fund, has accumulated 325,000 shares, marking an impressive 77.48% increase in its position. Similarly, Ghisallo Capital Management LLC boosted its holding by 150,000 shares, representing a 60.00% increase, bringing its total to 250,000 shares. Lastly, Interval Partners LP made a smaller addition of 36,493 shares, reflecting a 37.41% increase in its position. These acquisitions indicate continued institutional confidence in VNOM, with notable support from a variety of investors, both large and small.
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 – 2025-02-08
DOCS, LEU, SWI, AFRM, EXPE, OKLO, TTWO, SMR, MGNI, FUNC, FUTU, EZPW, MIND, INOD, IREN, VCTR, CNTA, SSNC, UPST, FRHC, HIMS, RSSS, PPC, PRTH, GSHD, FINV, PANW, FTNT, ANET, GDS, KALA, EQH, DCGO, ATAT, LTH, CARG, CEE, CART, EHC, IBKR, OWLT, MCHI, ORCL, QFIN, DUOL, IOT, RPRX, WEC, BHF, FLUT, HMN, USM, STEP, FOUR, CLBT, COOP, MDGL, AJG, CMI, CRBG, ABT, ZS, IP, ALKS, EBAY, AON, OGE, SBUX, RDWR, UGL, JD, WRBY, Z, FCNCA, META, SGHC, CVNA, DPG, MAR, DAL, AM, DVAX, SE, AXON, BSX, GRND, FMS, CME, WEAV, V, HTGC, WELL, MCO, PPL
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-02-08
CTS.TO, ELBM.V, ARX.TO, OGC.TO, HBM.TO, TVK.TO, III.TO, WILD.TO, FM.TO, DR.TO, WRN.TO, DPM.TO, POU.TO, POW.TO, TOU.TO, TOT.TO, SKE.TO, BB.TO, WTE.TO, X.TO, NEO.TO, GDI.TO, OLA.TO, DFY.TO, EQB.TO, LGO.TO, CGY.TO, LIF.TO, PEY.TO, NDM.TO, CG.TO, RUS.TO, ACO/X.TO, EFN.TO, DNTL.TO, CJ.TO, SII.TO, KEY.TO, MATR.TO, OR.TO, SU.TO, SAP.TO, IFC.TO, TOY.TO, FC.TO, ARG.TO, DSG.TO, PHX.TO, ASM.TO, ATZ.TO, DXT.TO, SLF.TO, WDO.TO, NGD.TO, AIF.TO, QBR/B.TO, EXE.TO, AD/UN.TO, MFC.TO, VHI.TO, CU.TO, PZA.TO, PPL.TO, ARIS.TO, ENB.TO, TXG.TO, FTT.TO, EMP/A.TO, CAE.TO, LUG.TO
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