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Unusual Activity Report
This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.
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Standout Options Trades
This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.
For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.
Note: This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.
Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-1-21
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-1-21. 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.
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought ($8,002,800) with minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $7,614,889.
Expectations: A robust call-buying trend signals optimism for potential upside in Zoetis’s stock price.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call premium bought ($6,995,925) against a much lower put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $6,171,835.
Expectations: Elevated call-buying reflects bullish sentiment, potentially anticipating upward momentum in Rocket Lab’s stock price.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call premium bought ($12,566,170) with some offset from call selling.
Total Values: Net premium: $5,543,805.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment indicates confidence in further appreciation of MicroStrategy’s stock price.
NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought ($5,917,254) with limited put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $5,133,519.
Expectations: Elevated call-buying points to confidence in near-term strength in NIKE’s stock price.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought ($5,693,465) and limited offset from put premium collected.
Total Values: Net premium: $4,102,062.
Expectations: Strong bullish outlook for ARM, with investors likely positioning for further upside.
Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call premium bought ($5,130,816) paired with low put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $3,943,909.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment likely tied to confidence in Citigroup’s financial performance or macroeconomic conditions.
MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call premium bought ($6,200,144) with some offset from call premium collected.
Total Values: Net premium: $3,533,938.
Expectations: Call-buying activity signals bullish sentiment, potentially tied to speculative or sector-specific optimism.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Moderate call premium bought ($2,726,800) with minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,508,675.
Expectations: Positive sentiment likely tied to confidence in UnitedHealth’s financial stability.
XPeng Inc. (XPEV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought ($2,799,498) with minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,458,767.
Expectations: Call-buying suggests optimism for upward momentum in XPeng’s stock price.
Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Minimal call premium bought ($134,640), with substantial put-selling activity ($2,460,958).
Total Values: Net premium: $2,412,849.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment suggests confidence in price stability or growth for Honeywell.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High call premium bought ($7,526,972) offset by some put premium activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,231,523.
Expectations: Call-buying dominance reflects bullish sentiment for SMCI.
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call premium bought ($2,480,599) with limited put activity.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,024,589.
Expectations: Strong bullish outlook for Reddit, indicating potential upside in valuation or performance.
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High put premium sold ($2,005,140).
Total Values: Net premium: $2,005,140.
Expectations: Put selling reflects confidence in price stability above key levels.
Concluding Observations:
The options market activity highlights a strong bullish sentiment across key names, with significant call-buying trends and minimal put activity dominating the landscape. Stocks like Zoetis Inc. (ZTS), Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB), and MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) show robust call-buying, reflecting confidence in potential upside. Similarly, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) and Arm Holdings plc (ARM) exhibit elevated optimism for near-term growth.
Meanwhile, Citigroup Inc. (C) and Honeywell International Inc. (HON) demonstrate bullish sentiment tied to financial stability or price confidence, as seen through notable call-buying and strategic put-selling activity. Emerging bullish trends in speculative or sector-driven plays like MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA), XPeng Inc. (XPEV), and Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) underscore investor interest in momentum-driven opportunities.
Overall, the high dollar premiums and positive net flows signify widespread optimism in the market, with participants positioning for growth across various sectors and market segments.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-1-21
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.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Significant call buying observed, including multi-sweep and NOM-trade executions for March 21, 2025 expiration. Trades focused on strike prices of $1, indicating confidence in upward movement from the current spot price of $0.7954.
Total Values: $33,760
Strike Price: $1
Expectations: Based on a spot price of $0.7954, these trades suggest expectations for price appreciation above $1.
Nine Energy Service (NINE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Call buying on March 21, 2025, expiry with $2 strike price, surpassing prior open interest. SPHR-SPLIT and SPHR-TRADE executions highlight significant market interest.
Total Values: $33,110
Strike Price: $2
Expectations: Current spot price is $1.485, indicating traders anticipate a significant increase beyond the $2 strike.
Masterus (MSTU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Notable activity in calls expiring March 21, 2025, at $18 strike. Multi-execution trades (BOX-SPLIT, BOX-TRADE) signal robust institutional interest.
Total Values: $4,438,600
Strike Price: $18
Expectations: Spot price is $12.755. Buyers expect a strong rally toward or beyond $18.
Arm Holdings (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Large purchases for September 19, 2025, expiration at $190 strike. Trades indicate confidence in long-term growth.
Total Values: $2,250,000
Strike Price: $190
Expectations: Spot price of $148.175 reflects bullish sentiment, targeting $190 and beyond.
Tuya (TUYA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
February 21, 2025, calls with $2.50 strike actively bought. Multi-sweep and exchange trades signal anticipation of upward price action.
Total Values: $17,679
Strike Price: $2.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $1.965, traders project a move toward or exceeding $2.50.
Energy Fuels (UUUU)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity:
Heavy activity across various expirations and strikes, including both buying and selling. Noteworthy trades include February, March, April 2025, and January 2026 calls with strikes ranging from $6 to $10. Activity in selling indicates expectations for prices staying below certain levels, while purchases show bullish positioning.
Total Values: $1,040,945
Strike Price: $6-$10
Expectations: Current spot prices between $5.39 and $5.56 suggest mixed sentiment, with some traders hedging and others targeting substantial appreciation.
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
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)
Buyer: Kevin R. Johnson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,400 (+∞%)
Price: USD 619.02
Total Value: USD 1,485,648
Zymeworks Inc (ZYME)
Buyer: EcoR1 Capital, LLC (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 121,681 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 13.89
Total Value: USD 1,689,541
OPKO Health Inc (OPK)
Buyer: Phillip Frost MD ET AL (CEO & Chairman)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 1.47
Total Value: USD 220,425
Constellation Brands Inc (STZ)
Buyer: William T. Giles (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+216.0%)
Price: USD 186.39
Total Value: USD 186,390
US Insider Sales
Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Seller: Alesia J. Haas (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-13.8%)
Price: USD 300.00
Total Value: USD 6,000,000
Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC)
Seller: Barry Biffle (CEO)
Shares Sold: 273,000 (-25.1%)
Price: USD 8.44
Total Value: USD 2,304,120
Equinix Inc (EQIX)
Seller: Charles J. Meyers (Executive Chairman)
Shares Sold: 1,400 (-10.9%)
Price: USD 923.68
Total Value: USD 1,293,152
Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc (RYAN)
Seller: Nicholas Dominic Cortezi (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 23,472 (-10.4%)
Price: USD 66.80
Total Value: USD 1,567,977
Cloudflare Inc (NET)
Seller: Thomas J. Seifert (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 31,136 (-11.0%)
Price: USD 120.10
Total Value: USD 3,739,381
Sezzle Inc (SZL)
Seller: Karen Hartje (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,457 (-9.0%)
Price: USD 316.32
Total Value: USD 1,093,533
CDN Insider Purchases
ThreeD Capital Inc (IDK)
Buyer: Sheldon Inwentash (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,000,000 (+39.2%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 600,000
Morguard Corp (MRC)
Buyer: Sime Armoyan (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 3,200 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 111.50
Total Value: CAD 356,800
Silver Mountain Resources Inc (AGMR)
Buyer: Jose Vizquerra (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000,000 (+49.3%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 100,000
Solstice Gold Corp (SGC)
Buyer: Michael Gentile (10% Security Holder, Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,060,000 (+28.4%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 70,600
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp (PEY)
Buyer: Jean-Paul Henri Lachance (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.1%)
Price: CAD 16.45
Total Value: CAD 82,250
CDN Insider Sales
Africa Oil Corp (AOI)
Seller: Stampede Natural Resources S.a.r.l. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 758,600 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 2.08
Total Value: CAD 1,575,612
Aritzia Inc (ATZ)
Seller: Todd Jeremy Ingledew (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,200 (-41.9%)
Price: CAD 68.50
Total Value: CAD 493,200
Aya Gold & Silver Inc (AYA)
Seller: Alex Ball (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000
Price: CAD 12.08
Total Value: CAD 241,600
VerticalScope Holdings Inc (FORA)
Seller: Brandon Seibel (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,500 (-32.6%)
Price: CAD 11.00
Total Value: CAD 137,500
Reitmans (Canada) Limited
Seller: Jacqueline Tardif (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-50.0%)
Price: CAD 2.45
Total Value: CAD 49,000
Institutional Spotlight: Lightbridge (LTBR)
Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR) has recently experienced notable activity in institutional sponsorship, underscoring its growing appeal among professional investors. The company boasts 48 institutional owners, of which 46 are long-only, with 2 operating long/short strategies. This marks a 14.29% increase in institutional participation as of the most recent quarter (MRQ), reflecting heightened interest in the stock.
The average portfolio allocation to Lightbridge across these institutions increased by a robust 37.81% MRQ, now representing 0.0041% of their total holdings. With 15,766,902 shares outstanding, institutional investors collectively own 1,675,449 shares, equivalent to 10.63% of the company’s equity. Notably, these holdings grew by 380,000 shares over the last quarter—a 29.42% increase in institutional long positions. The total value of these holdings stands at $4.723 million, signaling strong confidence in Lightbridge’s future potential.
Prominent institutional holders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Geode Capital Management, LLC, and mutual funds such as Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares (VTSMX) and Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund (FSMAX). These heavyweight investors highlight the growing recognition of Lightbridge’s prospects in institutional circles. Additionally, Verition Fund Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, and AWM Investment Company, Inc. have also established positions, demonstrating increased interest among hedge funds and alternative investment managers.
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-01-18
JD, SMTC, AOSL, OKLO, FOUR, USD, MRVL, CRDO, SATS, LITE, OUT, IREN, DCTH, FBTC, AB, ARIS, LTH, OWL, DE, RCL, PLTR, PRM, QFIN, GDS, AVGO, TGLS, HOMB, PYPL, CCL, UPWK, APP, FXNC, SE, TSLA, WBS, ONON, CRS, KKR, NCLH, DUOL, MFH, VRT, AMZN, USM, CLS, ONC, CRH, STRL, COOP, WSM, DASH, GS, CFR, UNFI, JPM, SSO, HWM, KN, MTSI, APD, HTLF, ARES, PRVA, Z, EBAY, GE, FNGS, TTWO, GOOG, GOOGL, CFG, ANET, FCNCA, LYV, CMA, WFC, ISRG, PLXS, REVG, AGX, CAT, RAIL, MTUM, TRMB, ITT, TDG, NOW, FWONK, MMM, VUG, FRPT, BK, PHX, RDW, GLW, QNST, FLS, UAL, IP, ENVA, WAB, BKU, AMP, BN, ATMU, IBKR, AM, VERX, DOCS, IBM, NATL, PFSI, VCTR, CIEN, RSG, ETR, XLF, PFGC, DECK, LNT, CRBG, BILL, REAL, ZBRA, CLM, KGS, WMT, BTO, CSCO, GRND, WEC, GPI, WWD, RSI, FINV, PRIM, RTX, TBBK, OSW, BSX, IESC, SANM, CGBD, EZPW, SAP, OGE, NBXG, COMP, FRHC, RBLX, DKS, BURL, HTGC, JBLU, DRI, CARG, EVRG, KEYS, CEG, GMED, AXP, USFD, KINS, DY, GLBE, CW, MKL, ALLT, EQH, CLOV, META, PPL, VEON, CIM, GILD, LLYVA, DTM, MOD, MRCY, LFST, TPX, HCP, FFIV, KTOS, OMF, CMI
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-01-18
CURA.TO, TMQ.TO, GLO.TO, DR.TO, ITH.TO, TAL.TO, NOU.V, URC.TO, AG.TO, RCH.TO, CCO.TO, TA.TO, CGG.TO, TD.TO, PNE.TO, GLXY.TO, ATRL.TO, GTII.CA, OLA.TO, III.TO, IMG.TO, TRP.TO, SKE.TO, AGF/B.TO, PRL.TO, CLS.TO, PPTA.TO, PKI.TO, TOI.V, WDO.TO, DRX.TO, NXE.TO, WEF.TO, SMT.TO, REAL.TO, ALA.TO, ABX.TO, EFX.TO, AD/UN.TO, WFG.TO, BDGI.TO, LGO.TO, LAC.TO, BCE.TO, CAS.TO, JWEL.TO, ARTG.V, WSP.TO, SES.TO, NEO.TO, CPX.TO, FSV.TO, STN.TO, ENB.TO, VNP.TO, GEI.TO, RUS.TO, XTC.TO, VHI.TO, PPL.TO, ET.TO, NPI.TO, ALS.TO, BN.TO, FOM.TO, LUG.TO, LAAC.TO, DPM.TO, EMA.TO, BAM.TO, HITI.V, FNV.TO, NGD.TO, ARX.TO, H.TO, TRI.TO, DSG.TO, SSL.TO, EDR.TO, EXE.TO, K.TO, ATH.TO, FFH.TO, CU.TO, NVA.TO, PBH.TO, WPM.TO, FTS.TO, ACO/X.TO, CP.TO, L.TO, LIF.TO, GOLD.TO, AGI.TO, CAE.TO, BNE.TO, RY.TO, SIA.TO, WN.TO, CFP.TO, SII.TO, ATD.TO, TVK.TO, MAG.TO, CS.TO, PTK.V, OBE.TO, PAAS.TO, TFPM.TO, SIL.TO, CM.TO, DFY.TO, X.TO, BMO.TO, SU.TO, PHX.TO, FCR/UN.TO, EQX.TO, SLF.TO, CG.TO, VET.TO, IMO.TO, LB.TO
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