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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 2025-7-1
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-1. 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.
Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A single $10 million call buy overwhelmed all other flow. Minimal call sales and no put trades were reported.
Total Values: $10M in call buying
Analysis: High-conviction upside positioning without any downside hedging points to expectations of a breakout or sustained strength, likely driven by industry tailwinds or earnings potential.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One-sided $7.9 million block in call buying with no opposing options activity.
Total Values: $7.9M in call buying
Analysis: This isolated but large call purchase reflects a pure directional bet on price appreciation, likely ahead of a fundamental or seasonal catalyst.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $6.5 million spent on call options with no put or call selling activity recorded.
Total Values: $6.5M in call buying
Analysis: Clean directional exposure to the upside without hedging suggests growing institutional interest in potential strength ahead, possibly tied to broader sector rotation.
Sonoco Products Company (SON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A $6.2 million call buy stood against a nominal $50K in call sales. No put trades were recorded.
Total Values: $6.2M in call buying
Analysis: The clear dominance of call buying without any hedging flow implies strong confidence in upside continuation, likely positioning ahead of a company-specific development.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Only puts were traded, with $4.6 million in premium collected from put selling.
Total Values: $4.6M in put selling
Analysis: The absence of calls and presence of bullish put selling signals confidence that LOW will hold support. Institutions appear to be positioning through premium collection rather than directional calls, reflecting a steady bullish stance.
Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.5 million in call buying far outweighed the minimal $92K in call sales.
Total Values: $4.5M in call buying
Analysis: A clean upside play with little to no hedging, suggesting institutions are anticipating a sharp move higher in the near term.
Crocs, Inc. (CROX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $4.4 million in put selling with no other flow reported.
Total Values: $4.4M in put selling
Analysis: Institutions are expressing bullish sentiment through premium collection, confident CROX will stay above the levels where puts were sold.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: $8.6 million in call buying and $4.1 million in put selling were countered by $6.2 million in put buying.
Total Values: $8.6M in call buying, $4.1M in put selling
Analysis: The mixed activity signals cautious optimism. While institutions are accumulating calls and selling puts, the notable put buying suggests some hedging remains in play.
UniFirst Corporation (UNF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3.5 million in call buying without any opposing trades.
Total Values: $3.5M in call buying
Analysis: Clear directional exposure with no hedge flow implies expectations for a sharp upward move.
Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3.3 million in put selling with no other activity recorded.
Total Values: $3.3M in put selling
Analysis: Institutions are expressing confidence in BBAR holding above key levels by collecting premium on puts, suggesting a stable to bullish view.
The Clorox Company (CLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $607K in call buying paired with $2.6 million in put selling.
Total Values: $607K in call buying, $2.6M in put selling
Analysis: Institutions are leaning bullish, positioning via premium collection on puts rather than outright call bets, reflecting a conservative bullish approach.
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $2.0 million in call buying with minor call sales. No put activity.
Total Values: $2.0M in call buying
Analysis: Clean upside bet, likely positioning ahead of earnings or technical breakout. Flow suggests positive price expectations without downside concerns.
Embraer S.A. (ERJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $1.8 million in call buying alongside small-scale put activity.
Total Values: $1.8M in call buying
Analysis: Upside flow dominates, with institutions positioning long into potential strength. Minimal put buying suggests confidence in continued stability or gains.
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 2025-7-1
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.
SG (Sweetgreen)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated selling of January 16, 2026 PUT contracts at the $10 strike, well below the current spot price of $14.70, including multiple multi-sweep and box orders. This was paired with short-term call buying at the $15 strike expiring July 3 and July 11, 2025. Several of the trades were larger than prior open interest, indicating new positions.
Total Values: Over $1.7 million in put premium collected and $86,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: Primarily $10 PUTs sold; $15 CALLs bought
Analysis: The repeated selling of long-dated puts reflects strong confidence in the stock staying above $10. The call buying near-term adds a speculative bullish tilt, possibly anticipating a near-term upside breakout. With the spot price at $14.70, the sold puts are deep out-of-the-money, indicating premium was collected with a bullish outlook.
EOSE (Eos Energy Enterprises)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large-scale buying of January 16, 2026 and March 20, 2026 CALLs at the $7.50 and $10 strikes, with the spot price at $4.96.
Total Values: Over $446,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $7.50 and $10 CALLs bought
Analysis: Traders appear to be positioning for a significant move higher over a long-term time horizon. The premium paid and multiple sweeps suggest institutional involvement. The trades are speculative but aligned with high-upside expectations.
FRSH (Freshworks)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying for the July 18, 2025 expiration at the $15 strike, with spot near $15.25. Some trades exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $96,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $15 CALLs bought
Analysis: Modest bullish speculation on near-term movement. The strike sits near the money, suggesting expectation of a continued grind higher or breakout.
CSX (CSX Corporation)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Short-term put selling at the $30 strike and longer-term call buying at $35. Largest premium spent on January 2026 CALLs.
Total Values: Over $187,000 in total call premium paid; roughly $32,000 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $30 PUTs sold; $35 CALLs bought
Analysis: The mix of short-term put selling and longer-dated call buying suggests a broadly bullish stance, with the $30 put sellers showing confidence that the stock (spot: $33.55) will remain supported. Long-dated call buyers are positioning for further upside.
FND (Floor & Decor Holdings)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying at the $90 strike expiring August 15, 2025. All trades were marked as larger than prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $1.65 million in call premium paid
Strike Price: $90 CALLs bought
Analysis: With the spot price at $81.71, these out-of-the-money calls suggest a strong bet on upside continuation. Multiple trades and high volume imply institutional interest.
KD (Kyndryl Holdings)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One large trade buying January 15, 2027 CALLs at the $30 strike with spot at $42.45
Total Values: $832,670 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $30 CALLs bought
Analysis: Deep-in-the-money call buying suggests a long-term bullish bet, likely directional or a synthetic stock substitute.
TKO (TKO Group Holdings)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One trade marked as size greater than prior open interest: buying September 19, 2025 CALLs at $185 with spot at $175.28
Total Values: $286,325 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $185 CALLs bought
Analysis: Slightly out-of-the-money call buying implies expectations of further upside continuation into late summer.
MHK (Mohawk Industries)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: August 15, 2025 CALLs at the $120 strike bought with spot at $109.98, size greater than prior open interest
Total Values: $132,569 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $120 CALLs bought
Analysis: Classic breakout-style trade with conviction on upside as the stock nears a key psychological level.
KVUE (Kenvue Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated buying of November 21, 2025 CALLs at the $23 strike, all with spot near $20.90
Total Values: Over $2.2 million in call premium paid
Strike Price: $23 CALLs bought
Analysis: Long-dated call buying suggests anticipation of a slow, steady climb higher. Strong positioning for late-year upside.
ITW (Illinois Tool Works)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Size call buy on August 15, 2025 $260 strike with spot at $253.56
Total Values: $311,588 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $260 CALLs bought
Analysis: Just out-of-the-money call with expiration in 45 days suggests traders expect a breakout above recent highs.
CMG (Chipotle Mexican Grill)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High-frequency call buying at the $58 and $59 strikes expiring July 25, 2025
Total Values: Over $530,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $58–$59 CALLs bought
Analysis: Traders are actively betting on near-term upside, possibly playing earnings or short-term breakout continuation.
CLF (Cleveland-Cliffs)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High-volume call buying at the $9 strike expiring August 1, 2025, with spot near $7.95
Total Values: Over $290,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $9 CALLs bought
Analysis: Strong speculative interest targeting a move through $9. Trades exceed open interest across multiple exchanges.
AIV (Apartment Investment and Management)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: September 19, 2025 $10 CALLs repeatedly bought with spot at $8.74
Total Values: Over $467,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $10 CALLs bought
Analysis: Strong directional play as traders position for a potential breakout or recovery in the REIT sector.
UNG (United States Natural Gas Fund)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Massive short-term call buying at the $15 strike expiring July 11, 2025
Total Values: Over $518,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $15 CALLs bought
Analysis: Traders are aggressively betting on a short-term spike in natural gas prices. Spot sits near $15.20, making the strike at-the-money.
TDOC (Teladoc Health)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Size put selling of January 15, 2027 $5 strike PUTs with spot near $8.66
Total Values: $210,132 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $5 PUTs sold
Analysis: Long-dated bullish bet, collecting premium with confidence the stock holds above $5—currently well in-the-money.
BWA (BorgWarner)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 16, 2026 $37.50 CALLs bought with spot at $34.88
Total Values: $55,011 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $37.50 CALLs bought
Analysis: Modest bullish positioning on a bounce or rotation play within auto parts names.
CROX (Crocs Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Selling of long-dated $115 PUTs expiring June 18, 2026 with spot at $105.43
Total Values: $4.35 million in put premium collected
Strike Price: $115 PUTs sold
Analysis: Strong bullish conviction. The strike is above current price, indicating a potential covered play or aggressive bullish stance.
ARVN (Arvinas Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mixed call buying on July 18 and August 15, 2025 expirations at $7.50 and $10 strikes
Total Values: Over $36,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $7.50 and $10 CALLs bought
Analysis: Speculative upside plays in a small-cap biotech with high volatility potential.
FXC (CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buying of September 19, 2025 $74 CALLs with spot at $71.56
Total Values: Over $139,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $74 CALLs bought
Analysis: Modest positioning for Canadian dollar strength. Clean directional play.
SMWB (Similarweb Ltd.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: July 18, 2025 $10 CALLs bought repeatedly with spot near $8.44–8.56
Total Values: Over $48,000 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $10 CALLs bought
Analysis: Out-of-the-money upside speculation on a volatile tech name.
BRKR (Bruker Corp.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling at both December 2025 ($27.50) and July 18, 2025 ($32.50) strikes
Total Values: Over $74,000 in put premium collected
Strike Price: $27.50 and $32.50 PUTs sold
Analysis: Confident selling of puts well below the spot price of $41.12–43.08, indicating traders expect these levels to hold.
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
Kymera Therapeutics Inc (KYMR)
Buyer: BVF PARTNERS L P/IL (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 142,604 (+5.4%)
Price: USD 44.00
Total Value: USD 6,274,576
Perfect Moment Ltd (PMNT)
Buyer: Gottschalk Max (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,692,694 (+510.2%)
Price: USD 0.30
Total Value: USD 507,808
GameStop Corp (GME)
Buyer: Grube James (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,575 (+23.4%)
Price: USD 23.71
Total Value: USD 132,183
Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)
Buyer: Spanos Mike (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200 (+6.0%)
Price: USD 503.18
Total Value: USD 100,636
Dividend and Income Fund (DNI)
Buyer: WINMILL & CO. INC (See “Explanation of Responses”)
Shares Purchased: 2,216 (+1.4%)
Price: USD 13.31
Total Value: USD 29,495
Forum Real Estate Income Fund
Buyer: Fisk Darren (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 51,440 (+16.5%)
Price: USD 9.72
Total Value: USD 500,000
Flat Rock Opportunity Fund (FROPX)
Buyer: Grunewald Robert (CEO)
Shares Purchased: 5,721 (+4.5%)
Price: USD 17.48
Total Value: USD 100,000
First Guaranty Bancshares Inc (FGBI)
Buyer: Reynolds Marshall T (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 30,865 (+1.6%)
Price: USD 8.10
Total Value: USD 250,007
First Guaranty Bancshares Inc (FGBI)
Buyer: McAnally Bruce (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 30,865 (+21.2%)
Price: USD 8.10
Total Value: USD 250,007
FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. (FIGX)
Buyer: FIGX Acquisition Partners LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 312,470 (+inf%)
Price: USD 10.00
Total Value: USD 3,124,700
NovaGold Resources Inc (NG)
Buyer: KYLE HUME D. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+81.0%)
Price: USD 4.10
Total Value: USD 41,000
Manulife Private Credit Fund
Buyer: Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 728,633 (+14.4%)
Price: USD 20.59
Total Value: USD 15,000,000
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 437,786 (+2.6%)
Price: USD 15.99
Total Value: USD 7,000,018
John Hancock GA Mortgage Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 217,956 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 18.35
Total Value: USD 4,000,000
John Hancock GA Mortgage Trust
Buyer: Manulife (International) Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 381,424 (+0.9%)
Price: USD 18.35
Total Value: USD 7,000,000
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Insurance Co (Bermuda Branch) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 437,786 (+3.4%)
Price: USD 15.99
Total Value: USD 7,000,018
US Insider Sales
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Seller: BEZOS JEFFREY P (Executive Chair)
Shares Sold: 224,926 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 223.56
Total Value: USD 50,284,187
NVIDIA Corp (NVDA)
Seller: SEAWELL A BROOKE (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 26,519 (-1.6%)
Price: USD 157.32
Total Value: USD 4,171,842
NVIDIA Corp (NVDA)
Seller: HUANG JEN HSUN (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 49,070 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 157.73
Total Value: USD 7,739,654
ServiceTitan Inc (TTAN)
Seller: Bessemer Venture Partners VIII L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 70,057 (-0.9%)
Price: USD 108.62
Total Value: USD 7,609,591
Entrada Therapeutics Inc (TRDA)
Seller: PARMAR KUSH (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 18,578 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 7.12
Total Value: USD 132,324
Entrada Therapeutics Inc (TRDA)
Seller: 5AM Ventures V, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 18,578 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 7.12
Total Value: USD 132,324
DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)
Seller: LITTLE NICHOLAS (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Sold: 45,938 (-5.4%)
Price: USD 87.73
Total Value: USD 4,030,141
Enact Holdings Inc (ACT)
Seller: Genworth Holdings, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 691,152 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 35.49
Total Value: USD 24,526,704
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc (ISSC)
Seller: Harborne Christopher (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 145,009 (-8.4%)
Price: USD 13.69
Total Value: USD 1,984,912
Viemed Healthcare Inc (VMD)
Seller: Moore Michael (President)
Shares Sold: 127,053 (-41.7%)
Price: USD 6.92
Total Value: USD 879,207
Zai Lab Ltd (9688)
Seller: Du Ying (Chairperson & CEO)
Shares Sold: 6,918 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 35.52
Total Value: USD 245,727
Choice Hotels International Inc (CHH)
Seller: Dragisich Dominic (EVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands Ofc)
Shares Sold: 3,611 (-4.8%)
Price: USD 128.57
Total Value: USD 464,266
Arteris Inc (AIP)
Seller: Hawkins Nicholas B. (VP and Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,638 (-3.9%)
Price: USD 9.08
Total Value: USD 51,196
American Well Corp (AMWL)
Seller: Gotlib Phyllis (President, International)
Shares Sold: 4,958 (-3.5%)
Price: USD 8.63
Total Value: USD 42,773
InterDigital Wireless Inc (IDCC)
Seller: Schmidt Joshua D. (CLO & Corp Secretary)
Shares Sold: 466 (-1.6%)
Price: USD 232.33
Total Value: USD 108,266
Calix Inc (CALX)
Seller: SINDELAR CORY (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-11.6%)
Price: USD 52.00
Total Value: USD 520,000
On24 Inc (ONTF)
Seller: Sharan Sharat (President and Chief Executive)
Shares Sold: 61,467 (-1.7%)
Price: USD 5.47
Total Value: USD 336,009
Box Inc (BOX)
Seller: Mayer Bethany (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,123 (-25.1%)
Price: USD 34.06
Total Value: USD 174,510
Graill Inc (GRAL)
Seller: Ofman Joshua J. (President)
Shares Sold: 9,692 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 52.00
Total Value: USD 503,984
Airship AI Holdings Inc (AISP)
Seller: SCOTT MARK E (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 26,836 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 6.21
Total Value: USD 166,536
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)
Seller: KANGAS EDWARD A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,500 (-50.7%)
Price: USD 107.12
Total Value: USD 589,166
CDN Insider Purchases
Goldstorm Metals Corp (GSTM)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 3,571,428 (+40.7%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 250,000
Jaguar Mining Inc (JAG)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 3.33
Total Value: CAD 333,330
Jaguar Mining Inc (JAG)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 3.33
Total Value: CAD 333,330
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Powers, Scott F. (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,811 (+3.5%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 161,922
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Ho, David H. Y. (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,121 (+6.4%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 100,229
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Natale, Joseph (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,079 (+11.6%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 96,473
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Chopra, Deepak (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,084 (+6.3%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 96,920
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Gupta, Ashok (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 808 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 72,243
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Coyles, Stephanie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 885 (+3.9%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 79,128
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Mallovy-Hicks, Helen Mary (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 777 (+5.2%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 69,472
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Morin, Marie-Lucie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 731 (+7.5%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 65,359
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Hylton, Laurie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 556 (+10.4%)
Price: CAD 89.41
Total Value: CAD 49,712
Northcliff Resources Ltd (NCF)
Buyer: Todd Minerals Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 16,157,166 (+22.2%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 969,430
Calfrac Well Services Ltd (CFW)
Buyer: PELLERIN, CHARLES (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 472,000 (+11.4%)
Price: CAD 3.35
Total Value: CAD 1,581,200
ZYUS Life Sciences Corp (ZYUS)
Buyer: Brownlee, Wayne Richard (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 373,134 (+9.9%)
Price: CAD 0.67
Total Value: CAD 250,000
ZYUS Life Sciences Corp (ZYUS)
Buyer: Zettl, Brenton Harold (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 298,507 (+45.4%)
Price: CAD 0.67
Total Value: CAD 200,000
VEXT Science, Inc.
Buyer: Smith, Trevor Richard (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 263,000 (+36.4%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 33,007
Thunder Gold Corp (TGOL)
Buyer: Speck, David Gregory (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 347,402 (+28.5%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 24,318
Muzhu Mining Ltd (MUZU)
Buyer: Stanley, James Bennett (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 149,000 (+28.2%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 14,900
Bullion Gold Resources Corp (BGD)
Buyer: Hamel, Jonathan (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+44.4%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 10,000
Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 46,940 (+2.0%)
Price: CAD 0.90
Total Value: CAD 42,246
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (PMZ.UN)
Buyer: Avery, Alexander Danial (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.4%)
Price: CAD 14.81
Total Value: CAD 74,050
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (PMZ.UN)
Buyer: Avery, Alexander Danial (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+100.0%)
Price: CAD 14.82
Total Value: CAD 14,815
Prospera Energy Inc (PEI)
Buyer: Lacey, Mark (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 163,000 (+15.7%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 5,705
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Buyer: Fritzel, Eugene Leonard (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 32,250
Price: CAD 0.34
Total Value: CAD 10,965
Morguard Corp (MRC)
Buyer: Armoyan, Sime (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 113.00
Total Value: CAD 56,500
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Armoyan, Sime (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 6,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 5.74
Total Value: CAD 34,464
CDN Insider Sales
Vox Royalty Corp (VOXR)
Seller: Floyd, Kyle (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 830,600 (-33.3%)
Price: USD 3.13
Total Value: USD 2,599,778
Vox Royalty Corp (VOXR)
Seller: Cole, Spencer (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 228,279 (-43.0%)
Price: USD 3.17
Total Value: USD 724,558
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd (WDO)
Seller: Gill, Rajbir (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 34,361 (-64.4%)
Price: CAD 18.58
Total Value: CAD 638,427
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd (WDO)
Seller: Gill, Rajbir (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 14,173 (-42.8%)
Price: CAD 18.62
Total Value: CAD 263,901
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd (WDO)
Seller: Gill, Rajbir (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,822 (-36.3%)
Price: CAD 18.56
Total Value: CAD 200,856
Shopify Inc (SHOP)
Seller: Hoffmeister, Jeff (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,923 (-2.9%)
Price: USD 115.58
Total Value: USD 222,261
Shopify Inc (SHOP)
Seller: Finkelstein, Harley Michael (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,680 (-18.4%)
Price: USD 115.58
Total Value: USD 194,175
Shopify Inc (SHOP)
Seller: Hertz, Jessica (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,461 (-6.4%)
Price: USD 115.58
Total Value: USD 168,863
Viemed Healthcare Inc (VMD)
Seller: Kaushal, Nitin (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 34,100 (-21.2%)
Price: USD 7.01
Total Value: USD 239,041
Constellation Software Inc (CSU)
Seller: Baksh, Jamal Nizam (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 70 (-4.5%)
Price: CAD 4,946.70
Total Value: CAD 346,269
Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Gamzu, Guy (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 131,253 (-0.8%)
Price: USD 4.50
Total Value: USD 590,639
Millennial Potash Corp (MLP)
Seller: Harris, Graham (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 40,300 (-1.4%)
Price: CAD 1.48
Total Value: CAD 59,805
South Star Battery Metals Corp (STS)
Seller: ACE Capital Grou Gestora de Recursos Ltda. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 113,217 (-1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.23
Total Value: CAD 26,040
Alvopetro Energy Ltd (ALV)
Seller: Ruttan, Corey Christopher (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 9,000 (-0.7%)
Price: CAD 6.57
Total Value: CAD 59,130
AGF Management Ltd (AGF.B)
Seller: MCCREADIE, KEVIN ANDREW (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 18,100 (-6.7%)
Price: CAD 13.41
Total Value: CAD 242,721
Adelayde Exploration Inc.
Seller: Kay, Seth (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 700,000
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 3,500
Adelayde Exploration Inc.
Seller: Kay, Seth (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,050,000
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 5,250
Institutional Spotlight: July 1, 2025
Tracking Notable Accumulation and Strategic Positioning Among Top Funds
Millennium Management Expands in Biotech and Therapeutics
Millennium Management LLC, led by Israel Englander, disclosed a series of sizable positions that underscore the firm’s ongoing commitment to the biotech and therapeutics space. Recent filings show the firm now holds a 5.70% stake in PYXS (Pyxis Oncology) with 3,542,663 shares, alongside a 5.30% position in VNDA (Vanda Pharmaceuticals) totaling 3,120,339 shares. Millennium also added a 5.60% stake in STRO (Sutro Biopharma), with 4,717,215 shares, and through Integrated Core Strategies, it reported a 5.60% ownership in TENX (Tenax Therapeutics) via 233,616 shares. These four moves suggest a focused and diversified approach across mid- and micro-cap biotech firms, with a particular emphasis on therapeutic development and platform technologies.
Baker Bros and RA Capital Show Continued Conviction
Baker Bros Advisors LP, managed by Julian Baker, reaffirmed its strong position in KYMR (Kymera Therapeutics), disclosing 6,666,540 shares for a 9.50% ownership stake. This holding reflects long-term conviction in targeted protein degradation and next-generation drug development. Similarly, RA Capital Management, under Peter Kolchinsky, holds 3,365,523 shares of CDTX (Cidara Therapeutics), representing a commanding 15.80% stake. Both positions are indicative of high-conviction, thesis-driven investing in emerging biotechnology platforms.
Gabelli Funds Tighten Control Over Proprietary Trusts
GAMCO Investors Inc., under Mario Gabelli, disclosed increased control over two of its internally managed closed-end funds. The firm now owns 1,514,000 shares of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust, bringing its ownership to 45.49%, and holds 145,000 shares of Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund, representing 10.56% ownership. These positions underscore Gabelli’s ongoing commitment to steering the strategic direction of his firm’s yield-generating and sector-focused investment vehicles.
Beryl Capital and Forager Target Niche Growth Plays
Beryl Capital Management LLC, led by David Witkin, reported a 9.70% ownership in ENZ (Enzo Biochem), with 5,069,789 shares. The size of the position highlights a high-conviction bet on a turnaround or monetization opportunity in this under-the-radar life sciences company. Meanwhile, Forager Capital Management LLC initiated a 5.50% position in VMD (Viemed Healthcare), with 2,186,472 shares, signaling a tactical move into the medical device and patient care segment.
Smaller Funds Make Targeted Strategic Moves
Steadfast Capital Management LP, under Robert Pitts, disclosed a 5.40% stake in ASST (Asset Entities Inc.), totaling 793,167 shares. In the micro-cap space, Brookstone Capital Management reported an 11.90% stake in TJAN, holding 175,557 shares, reflecting a targeted play on a potentially undervalued or thinly traded name. Tenor Capital Management, managed by Robin Shah, took a 5.20% position in Lightwave Acquisition Corp., with 1,000,000 shares, suggesting speculative interest in the SPAC’s potential transaction pipeline.
Notable International and Strategic Holdings
BW Gestão de Investimentos Ltda disclosed a 12.20% stake in CINT (CinCor Pharma), totaling 2,882,650 shares, marking a significant international allocation to the U.S. cardiovascular drug development space. In the tech and digital advertising sphere, Phoenix Holdings Ltd. took a 5.72% position in PERI (Perion Network), amounting to 2,574,926 shares, pointing to confidence in the company’s positioning within the evolving adtech landscape.
Large Block Control in Private Equity Strategy
CI Investments Inc. revealed a commanding 86.90% stake in Adams Street Private Equity Navigator Fund LLC, with 34,205,911 shares. This dominant position suggests substantial influence over the fund’s asset allocation and portfolio structure and highlights institutional appetite for diversified exposure to private equity through publicly traded vehicles.
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-06-28
NCPL, VOR, QTIH, LIVE, UNCY, SATS, KTOS, NLSP, BRBS, EVTL, FBRX, IREN, RDVT, BA, ZIM, AZ, GRAB, ENVA, GRRR, TLSI, ARM, RCL, ONDS, TBPH, HWM, CCL, CVNA, CRGO, AS, MRCY, VITL, EME, SPR, FLS, NUTX, FIX, SGHC, AIRS, CPNG, PSNL, TOST, HLT, QUBT, STRW, LBRDK, CDTX, MD, URGN, BILI, GOOGL, AMZN, BEN, GILD, DPRO, FLUT, STNE, DAVE, VRT, DY, SWKH, GEV, VST, CALX, GROW, CRBG, EXPE, PINS, FFIV, GOOG, OWLT, WYNN, TCRT, LOAR, BTO, TPC, TSM, LUV, DERM, PHAT, BSVN, WRBY, INDV, LYV, AGX, SAP, BSX, TDG, AXP, ZM, IESC, LMB, AXON, IRDM, CNM, REVG, KKR, CHTR, CORZ, NVDA, BKNG, AFRM, PRIM, PARA, RPRX, WGS, CLS, LNSR, HEDJ, MITT, USD, BLK, LEVI, DG, GDS, TW, F, DKNG, LIF, DXCM, CARR, ETN, ALNY, PFGC, CARG, MAR, BGC, LOPE, GE, LH, SNPS, COUR, RTX, GF, RSI, MAMA, ASMB, MCO, UPRO, WBD, TEAF, ATI, LLYVA, AER, WMT, MGRC, SGI, BK, CBOE, NFLX, STRL, APTV, KO, BV, ARES, FROG, FIGS, GPI, SGHT, MCB, YOU, ELF, TS, VCTR, DOCS, HAS, DASH, CAAP, PCF, HON, NOW, SANM, NRIM, TWLO, GM, CSX, META, QRVO, IBKR, TPR, CW
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-06-28
ONC.TO, CAE.TO, EQB.TO, TWM.TO, LMN.V, SIS.TO, DPRO.CA, MTY.TO, TRP.TO, TFII.TO, AP/UN.TO, CLS.TO, KMP/UN.TO, NDM.TO, ARE.TO, STN.TO, RUS.TO, NFI.TO, FTT.TO, ET.TO, KEL.TO, EU.V, TOU.TO, BEI/UN.TO, BN.TO, SLF.TO, POU.TO, CSU.TO, LB.TO, CRR/UN.TO, HLF.TO, POW\.TO, NXR/UN.TO, WSP.TO, BEPC.TO, GWO.TO, MG.TO, TRI.TO, CTC/A.TO, EIF.TO, SAP.TO, EMA.TO, EMP/A.TO, CJ.TO, REI/UN.TO, CIGI.TO, SIA.TO, KXS.TO, NA.TO, IAG.TO, PEY.TO, JWEL.TO, ALA.TO, WN.TO, IFC.TO, AQN.TO, SGD.V, BMO.TO, VNP.TO, PIF.TO, CHP/UN.TO, NWH/UN.TO, DFY.TO, PBH.TO, TPZ.TO, CM.TO, GEI.TO, CCA.TO, CGO.TO, GRT/UN.TO, MTL.TO, OBE.TO, ATZ.TO, RCH.TO, MFC.TO, KBL.TO, BAM.TO, ALS.TO, DOO.TO, PZA.TO, SES.TO, TIH.TO, MDA.TO, RY.TO, WPK.TO, BNS.TO, KEY.TO
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