SYS Research – Unusual Activity – Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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Unusual Activity Report

This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.

Disclaimer: All data and information presented in this report are sourced from publicly available materials intended for informational purposes only. The content is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities and should not be relied upon as financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.


Standout Options Trades

This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.

For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.

This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-7-15

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-15. 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.

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional call buying dominated, with over $11.1 million in call premium bought versus only $1.5 million sold. Put activity was minimal, and the sold put premium totaled $489,283, suggesting confidence in the downside holding.
Total Values: $9.43 million in net premium
Analysis: Strong bullish interest reflected by heavy call accumulation and minimal put buying. The collection of put premium further signals institutional confidence that MARA will remain above critical levels.


Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Over $9.5 million in call premium bought against only $1.05 million sold. Despite modest put selling, the net premium indicates a clear bullish lean.
Total Values: $8.59 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutional flows continue to support upside in GOOG. The structure shows aggressive call accumulation, indicating expectations for further strength.


Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call buying at $7.5 million, with notable put selling totaling $3.6 million.
Total Values: $7.81 million in net premium
Analysis: A mix of call buying and put selling points to broad-based bullish sentiment. Institutions appear confident in price stability or continuation.


Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $14.3 million in call premium bought outpaced the $11.1 million sold. On the put side, selling exceeded buying with $15.4 million sold vs. $11.1 million bought.
Total Values: $7.42 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutional flows favor upside, with additional conviction shown through collected put premium. This suggests confidence in Apple holding current support levels.


Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call volume with $10.3 million bought and $4.4 million sold. Puts remained light.
Total Values: $5.07 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutions continue to accumulate long exposure in GOOGL, with minimal concern for downside risk reflected in light put selling.


Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $24.3 million far exceeded the $21.3 million sold. Limited put buying and meaningful put premium collected.
Total Values: $4.77 million in net premium
Analysis: Call accumulation continues to favor the bulls, while collected put premium reinforces confidence in downside support holding.


Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest volume but substantial $4 million call premium bought with no notable put activity.
Total Values: $4.02 million in net premium
Analysis: Clean bullish bet with no offsetting positions. This appears to be a direct long thesis from institutional hands.


Alibaba Group (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premiums totaled $8.2 million while only $5.1 million were sold. Put selling also exceeded buying.
Total Values: $3.37 million in net premium
Analysis: The flow skews bullish with calls and puts aligned in a way that shows institutional confidence in a rebound or base.


PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A strong premium imbalance on calls, with $1.1 million bought and put selling well above put buying.
Total Values: $3.33 million in net premium
Analysis: Put selling strengthens the bullish case. Institutions appear to be positioning for recovery or continuation.


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $3.4 million in calls bought, against moderate put buying and sizable put selling of nearly $4 million.
Total Values: $3.03 million in net premium
Analysis: Mixed positioning in puts, but the net premium and call focus keep this firmly bullish.


Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Almost $3.5 million in call premium, no significant puts.
Total Values: $2.81 million in net premium
Analysis: Pure directional call activity signals a specific event or trend being targeted.


Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium of $4.7 million dwarfs the rest of the activity.
Total Values: $2.65 million in net premium
Analysis: High-value bets suggest expectations for short-term strength or a breakout.


Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premiums surpassed $2 million with virtually no put activity.
Total Values: $2.15 million in net premium
Analysis: Focused bullish positioning amid a low liquidity name. Likely speculative but notable.


The Bank of New York Mellon (BK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Over $1.6 million in call premium bought versus minimal put activity.
Total Values: $2.13 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutions are quietly adding upside exposure in this financial name.


PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A clear premium tilt in favor of calls and put selling.
Total Values: $1.77 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutions likely positioning for a low-volatility uptrend or range hold.


AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Nearly $1.8 million in call premium with over $2 million in put selling.
Total Values: $1.74 million in net premium
Analysis: A speculative name showing strong bullish behavior via both calls and puts.


Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy institutional call buying paired with meaningful put selling.
Total Values: $1.58 million in net premium
Analysis: Confidence in support holding suggests long-term accumulation behavior.


Direxion China Internet Bull 2X ETF (CWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $11 million in call premium bought, minimal puts involved.
Total Values: $9.08 million in net premium
Analysis: Leveraged ETF flows point to aggressive bullish sentiment toward Chinese tech.


iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Over $10.9 million in call premium bought, with light put exposure.
Total Values: $6.53 million in net premium
Analysis: Institutional activity suggests expectations of ETH strength and continued upside participation via the trust.


Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Over $1 million in call premium with negligible put activity.
Total Values: $1.04 million in net premium
Analysis: Subtle but targeted bullish activity points to accumulation ahead of a potential catalyst.


Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Clean call premium flow with no puts observed.
Total Values: $726,268 in net premium
Analysis: Low-volume but clear directional bias in favor of continued strength.

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 2025-7-15

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.

Kopin Corp. (KOPN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple long-term call contracts purchased for the January 16, 2026 expiry, at a $3 strike price with the stock trading at $1.645. All trades were larger than prior open interest, suggesting new bullish positioning.
Total Values: $124,040 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $3
Analysis: With 185 days to expiry, this longer-dated activity reflects positioning for a potential recovery. The strike is nearly 82% above the spot price, indicating aggressive upside expectations or a low-cost leverage bet.


Zoom Video Communications (ZM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple near-term call purchases targeting the July 25, 2025 expiry at $75 and $77 strikes, all above the $74.99 spot price. Trades exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $550,142 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $75–$77
Analysis: With 10 days to expiry, traders are betting on a short-term breakout above resistance. This pattern suggests tactical upside plays as earnings season approaches.


American Resources Corp. (AREC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy long-term call buying for January 16, 2026, with additional shorter-term interest in August 15, 2025 calls. The $2 strike call stands out with large positioning while spot was $1.41–$1.50.
Total Values: $75,080 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $2
Analysis: With 185 and 31 days to expiry, this multi-leg call buying signals confidence in a bottoming setup. The strikes are significantly above current price levels.


Funko Inc. (FNKO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mixed call buying across two expiries: August 15, 2025 ($5 strike) and November 21, 2025 ($10 strike), with spot near $4.64. Multiple sweeps observed.
Total Values: $88,077 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $5 and $10
Analysis: With 31 and 129 days to expiry, these call trades show strategic accumulation with the $10 strike reflecting longer-term speculation.


Offerpad Solutions Inc. (OPAD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Intense sweep call buying for the August 15, 2025 expiry at the $2.5 strike, with spot near $1.515.
Total Values: $32,186 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $2.5
Analysis: With 31 days to expiry, this aggressive positioning reflects conviction that the stock may retest prior resistance or breakout levels.


Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying at the $2 strike, paired with bullish put selling at the $1 strike for the August 15, 2025 expiry. The spot was $1.505–$1.705.
Total Values: $145,286 in premiums paid for calls, $5,995 in premium collected from puts
Strike Price: $2 calls, $1 puts
Analysis: With 31 days to expiry, the combined strategy of buying upside and selling downside shows bullish conviction and confidence in price holding above $1.


TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call sweeps for the August 1, 2025 expiry at the $9.5 strike, with spot at $7.72.
Total Values: $36,920 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $9.5
Analysis: With 17 days to expiry, positioning is targeting a sharp short-term upside move above recent highs.


NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large multi-leg call buying for the August 15, 2025 expiry at the $7 strike, with spot at $6.68–$6.72.
Total Values: $256,356 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $7
Analysis: With 31 days to expiry, this active positioning reflects bullish uranium sector sentiment and confidence in a continued breakout.


Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2X Shares (CWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Massive long-dated call buying for January 16, 2026, with trades focused at $42 and $47 strikes, just above or near spot around $42.37–$42.43.
Total Values: $4,820,263 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $42–$47
Analysis: With 185 days to expiry, this shows major upside speculation or potential institutional rotation into Chinese tech exposure.


PPL Corporation (PPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Broad-based call buying for August 15, 2025 expiry at the $36 strike, with spot near $35.34–$35.75.
Total Values: $441,783 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $36
Analysis: With 31 days to expiry, the consistent interest across venues suggests strong conviction in a continuation move.


Unity Software Inc. (U)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy put selling for the January 16, 2026 expiry at the $24 strike, with spot at $29.76.
Total Values: $828,575 in premium collected
Strike Price: $24
Analysis: With 185 days to expiry, the sale of deeply out-of-the-money puts reflects confidence that the stock holds above support levels.


BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (BBAI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call buying for August 22, 2025 at the $7 strike, with spot near $7.145.
Total Values: $961,090 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $7
Analysis: With 38 days to expiry, the size and urgency suggest bullish expectations for near-term upside continuation.


Navitas Semiconductor Corp. (NVTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling for the January 16, 2026 expiry at the $7 strike, while spot was $6.39.
Total Values: $174,915 in premium collected
Strike Price: $7
Analysis: With 185 days to expiry, this out-of-the-money put sale signals confidence in a base forming and potential recovery.


Chewy Inc. (CHWY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One large call purchase for the August 1, 2025 expiry at the $39 strike, with spot near $38.84.
Total Values: $378,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $39
Analysis: With 17 days to expiry, this is a short-term bet on a potential breakout above resistance.


Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Dual block call buying at the $46 strike for the August 15, 2025 expiry, spot near $45.28.
Total Values: $668,307 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $46
Analysis: With 31 days to expiry, this activity supports a move higher, potentially into new price discovery if recent highs break.


SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (SBET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable put selling for the October 17, 2025 expiry at the $28 strike, just below the $28.50 spot.
Total Values: $803,196 in premium collected
Strike Price: $28
Analysis: With 94 days to expiry, the proximity of the strike suggests strong conviction the price will stay above $28.


Pinterest Inc. (PINS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large put sale for the November 21, 2025 expiry at the $40 strike, with spot at $36.88.
Total Values: $573,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $40
Analysis: With 129 days to expiry, this is a moderately aggressive bullish bet that price will reclaim and hold above $40.


American Battery Technology Company (ABAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One large call purchase for the February 20, 2026 expiry at the $1.5 strike, with spot near $1.80.
Total Values: $68,000 in premiums paid
Strike Price: $1.5
Analysis: With 220 days to expiry, this reflects long-term bullish expectations for a continuation off recent lows.


Maplebear Inc. (CART)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial put selling for the January 16, 2026 expiry at the $44 strike, with spot at $48.90.
Total Values: $248,240 in premium collected
Strike Price: $44
Analysis: With 185 days to expiry, this reflects strong confidence in support levels holding above $44 and a strategy to collect premium while staying bullish.


iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One of the largest flows of the day. Multiple large call purchases across the September 19, 2025 expiry at the $22 strike, with spot around $22.57–$23.01.
Total Values: Over $8.5 million in premiums paid
Strike Price: $22
Analysis: With 66 days to expiry, this points to strong positioning for a breakout in Ethereum, especially as crypto markets show renewed momentum.


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

Asana Inc (ASAN)
Buyer: Moskovitz Dustin A. (President, CEO, & Chair)
Shares Purchased: 222,684 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 14.25
Total Value: USD 3,172,223

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 85,557 (+3.9%)
Price: USD 44.44
Total Value: USD 3,802,153

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 81,110 (+3.5%)
Price: USD 33.53
Total Value: USD 2,719,618

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 55,555 (+2.3%)
Price: USD 47.16
Total Value: USD 2,619,974

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Buyer: ECP ControlCo, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 21,137 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 15.28
Total Value: USD 322,925

Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB)
Buyer: DUTTON RICHARD J (Senior Vice President)
Shares Purchased: 4,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 21.25
Total Value: USD 85,000

Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB)
Buyer: PERFECT CLYDE A JR (Subsidiary Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,352 (+inf%)
Price: USD 21.25
Total Value: USD 49,980

Anixa Biosciences Inc (ANIX)
Buyer: Titterton Lewis H jr (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+1.1%)
Price: USD 3.14
Total Value: USD 31,400

NetSol Technologies Inc (NTWK)
Buyer: GHAURI NAEEM (President)
Shares Purchased: 18,279 (+4.1%)
Price: USD 3.85
Total Value: USD 70,374

NetSol Technologies Inc (NTWK)
Buyer: GHAURI NAJEEB (CEO)
Shares Purchased: 3,025 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 3.71
Total Value: USD 11,223

Retractable Technologies Inc (RVP)
Buyer: SHAW THOMAS J (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 8,536 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 0.65
Total Value: USD 5,574

US Insider Sales

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Seller: BEZOS JEFFREY P (Executive Chair)
Shares Sold: 2,241,699 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 225.84
Total Value: USD 506,272,924

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Seller: BEZOS JEFFREY P (Executive Chair)
Shares Sold: 2,971,084 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 224.55
Total Value: USD 667,151,861

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)
Seller: BEZOS JEFFREY P (Executive Chair)
Shares Sold: 1,302,153 (-0.1%)
Price: USD 225.42
Total Value: USD 293,532,631

Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD)
Seller: Tenev Vladimir (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 114,175 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 101.65
Total Value: USD 11,605,854

MicroStrategy Inc (MSTR)
Seller: Montgomery Jeanine (VP & CAO)
Shares Sold: 43,750 (-83.6%)
Price: USD 430.54
Total Value: USD 18,836,125

Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Seller: Armstrong Brian (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 113,591 (-68.4%)
Price: USD 395.37
Total Value: USD 44,910,201

Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Seller: Armstrong Brian (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 33,199 (-63.4%)
Price: USD 396.48
Total Value: USD 13,162,587

Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Seller: Armstrong Brian (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 18,064 (-94.2%)
Price: USD 397.38
Total Value: USD 7,178,341

TransDigm Group Inc (TDG)
Seller: Howley W Nicholas (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 540 (-2.3%)
Price: USD 1,568.83
Total Value: USD 847,166

TransDigm Group Inc (TDG)
Seller: Howley W Nicholas (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 450 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 1,573.95
Total Value: USD 708,277

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
Seller: Gibbs David W (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,160 (-4.8%)
Price: USD 146.60
Total Value: USD 756,456

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)
Seller: Cichocki Paul (EVP, Chief Commercial Officer)
Shares Sold: 39,505 (-18.3%)
Price: USD 106.59
Total Value: USD 4,210,838

Factset Research Systems Inc (FDS)
Seller: MCGONIGLE JAMES J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,425 (-24.2%)
Price: USD 451.98
Total Value: USD 644,072

Sprout Social Inc (SPT)
Seller: Walker Karen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-14.7%)
Price: USD 19.05
Total Value: USD 95,225

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Seller: Rubanenko Yoram (Executive Vice President)
Shares Sold: 4,000 (-40.9%)
Price: USD 974.96
Total Value: USD 3,899,852

W Technologies Inc (WTCG)
Seller: Jakota Capital AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 113,088,077 (-32.2%)
Price: USD 0.00
Total Value: USD 45,235

Toll Brothers Inc (TOL)
Seller: GARVEY CHRISTINE (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 770 (-6.2%)
Price: USD 119.82
Total Value: USD 92,258

Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)
Seller: Bluestone Jeffrey (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-35.9%)
Price: USD 109.74
Total Value: USD 548,700

Kellogg Co (K)
Seller: KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 114,583 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 79.54
Total Value: USD 9,114,413

Liquidia Corp (LQDA)
Seller: JEFFS ROGER (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,252 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 14.28
Total Value: USD 289,199

Chefs’ Warehouse Inc (CHEF)
Seller: McCauley Tim (Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,500 (-18.0%)
Price: USD 65.01
Total Value: USD 812,625


CDN Insider Purchases

Foran Mining Corp (FOM)
Buyer: Canada Growth Fund Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 8,095,846 (+18.4%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 24,287,538

Foran Mining Corp (FOM)
Buyer: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,037,929 (+4.7%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 3,113,787

Foran Mining Corp (FOM)
Buyer: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 518,965 (+4.8%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 1,556,895

Foran Mining Corp (FOM)
Buyer: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 259,482 (+6.7%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 778,446

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc (CF)
Buyer: CG Partners Limited Partnership (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 80,400 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 11.00
Total Value: CAD 884,287

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc (CF)
Buyer: CG Partners Limited Partnership (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 55,100 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 10.89
Total Value: CAD 600,078

Pinnacle Silver & Gold Corp (PINN)
Buyer: Michael Kott (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 800,000 (+44.4%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 44,000

LQWD Technologies Corp (LQWD)
Buyer: Evans, Diana Kim (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.8%)
Price: CAD 4.10
Total Value: CAD 20,500

Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (10% Security Holder, Director and Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 22,250 (+0.9%)
Price: CAD 0.90
Total Value: CAD 20,025

Canter Resources Corp (CRC)
Buyer: Mohan, Alnesh (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 392,857
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 27,500

Canter Resources Corp (CRC)
Buyer: Lang, Joness (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,450,000
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 101,500

Canter Resources Corp (CRC)
Buyer: Smith, Warwick (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 357,143 (+31.9%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirit Inc (DWS)
Buyer: McEachern, Ronald (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 65,000 (+20.4%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 13,000

ReGen III Corp.
Buyer: White, William Bradford (10% Security Holder and Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 5,000

Quantum BioPharma Ltd (QNTM)
Buyer: Carroll, Donal (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 29.22
Total Value: CAD 14,608

Emergent Metals Corp (EMR)
Buyer: Watkinson, David George (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 151,100 (+9.8%)
Price: USD 0.02
Total Value: USD 3,022

Torrent Capital Ltd (TORR)
Buyer: Dawe, Wade K. (10% Security Holder and Director)
Shares Purchased: 14,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.60
Total Value: CAD 8,400

Torrent Capital Ltd (TORR)
Buyer: Dawe, Wade K. (10% Security Holder and Director)
Shares Purchased: 9,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.62
Total Value: CAD 5,580

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd (MLM)
Buyer: Trevisiol, Mark Steven (10% Security Holder and Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+1.5%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 5,500

Mirasol Resources Ltd (MRZ)
Buyer: Pountney, Glenn (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 13,500 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.36
Total Value: CAD 4,860

Silver Viper Minerals Corp.
Buyer: Pierce, Toby Robert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+25.0%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 15,000

Foran Mining Corp (FOM)
Buyer: MYERSON, DANIEL (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 51,896 (+0.9%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 155,688

Gold Reserve Ltd.
Buyer: Camac Partners, LLC (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 53,000 (+0.5%)
Price: USD 3.42
Total Value: USD 181,509

CDN Insider Sales

Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Seller: Blaylock, Gregory Arnold (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 35,200
Price: CAD 8.00
Total Value: CAD 281,600

Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Seller: Blaylock, Gregory Arnold (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 25,800
Price: CAD 8.00
Total Value: CAD 206,400

Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Seller: Blaylock, Gregory Arnold (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 8,032
Price: CAD 8.00
Total Value: CAD 64,256

Lithium Americas Corp.
Seller: Zawadzki, Alexi Illya (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 35,374 (-8.2%)
Price: CAD 3.90
Total Value: CAD 137,959

Lithium Americas Corp.
Seller: Zawadzki, Alexi Illya (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,815 (-1.6%)
Price: CAD 3.90
Total Value: CAD 26,579

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (10% Security Holder and Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 600 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 38.29
Total Value: CAD 22,974

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (10% Security Holder and Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 39.26
Total Value: CAD 3,926

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (10% Security Holder and Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 39.25
Total Value: CAD 3,925

Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 175,505 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 1.12
Total Value: USD 196,566

Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 107,027 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 1.13
Total Value: USD 120,405

Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 99,409 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 1.15
Total Value: USD 114,320

Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 4,240 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 1.12
Total Value: USD 4,759

First Majestic Silver Corp (FR)
Seller: Alkhafaji, Mani (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-23.0%)
Price: CAD 12.46
Total Value: CAD 186,900

Doubleview Gold Corp (DBG)
Seller: Shirvani, Farshad (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 70,000 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.67
Total Value: CAD 47,145

NevGold Corp (NAU)
Seller: GoldMining Inc. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 31,300 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.31
Total Value: CAD 9,834

NXT Energy Solutions Inc (SFD)
Seller: Cheng, Chee Pheng (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 10,500


Institutional Spotlight: July 15, 2025

Major Institutional Moves

Millennium Management LLC, led by Israel Englander, disclosed a significant new position in RxSight Inc. (RXST) with ownership of 2,610,977 shares, representing 6.40% of the company. The addition underscores growing institutional interest in RXST’s emerging position within the ophthalmic technology sector. Englander’s move suggests confidence in the company’s growth trajectory, particularly as RXST expands its market penetration and technological footprint.


Broad Accumulation from Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

In a sweeping series of filings, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reported new or increased stakes across a wide array of U.S. equities, establishing ownership levels above the 5% threshold in more than two dozen names. These include both mid- and small-cap companies across diversified sectors, reinforcing Dimensional’s continued preference for factor-based exposure to value and profitability.

Notable entries include:

  • Alaska Air Group (ALK)6,216,859 shares (5.10%)

  • Rogers Corp. (ROG)936,982 shares (5.10%)

  • Virco Mfg. Corp. (VIRC)810,698 shares (5.20%)

  • Avient Corp. (AVNT)4,690,922 shares (5.10%)

  • Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX)8,143,261 shares (5.00%)

  • O-I Glass Inc. (OI)8,061,543 shares (5.20%)

  • Newell Brands (NWL)21,022,409 shares (5.00%)

  • Centerra Gold (CGAU)12,085,804 shares (5.80%)

  • Enovis Corp. (NVST)9,170,511 shares (5.40%)

  • CMDBio (CMDB)1,465,556 shares (6.10%)

The wide distribution of positions signals Dimensional’s broad exposure strategy and risk-balanced conviction across industrials, materials, financials, and consumer discretionary sectors. Several names on the list—such as NWL, KNX, and NVST—reflect cyclical tilt, possibly positioning ahead of a macroeconomic recovery.


Other Noteworthy Filings

Nierenberg Investment Management Company Inc. reported a commanding 9.99% stake in Riverview Bancorp Inc. (RVSB) with 2,095,910 shares, representing one of the largest ownership disclosures of the day. The high-conviction allocation places Nierenberg near the ownership cap just shy of regulatory thresholds.

Trium Capital LLP, under David Bamber, entered a position in Surmodics Inc. (SRDX) with a modest 100 shares, yet the filing meets the 5.00% ownership threshold, suggesting a concentrated bet or existing equity plus derivative exposure.

Pzena Investment Management LLC, managed by Richard Pzena, disclosed sizable holdings in:

  • Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO)6,533,482 shares (5.00%)

  • Baxter International (BAX)39,708,226 shares (7.70%)

The large position in BAX is particularly notable, reflecting high-conviction investment in the healthcare space. Pzena’s deep-value approach suggests that these names may be viewed as undervalued relative to long-term fundamentals.


Conclusion

Today’s institutional filings provide a clear snapshot of where capital is flowing among key market players. Millennium Management’s bold move into RXST and Dimensional Fund Advisors’ systematic accumulation across a diversified range of companies point to targeted bets on value, recovery, and sector rotation. Meanwhile, Pzena’s outsized position in BAX signals confidence in the healthcare sector’s potential rebound. Collectively, these transactions highlight the nuanced positioning strategies that major institutions are deploying in the current market environment.


Institutional Momentum Watchlists

(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)

Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.

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

US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-07-11

UMAC, RCAT, NEXT, ATRO, SRFM, KTOS, HROW, LEVI, GRCE, LPTH, LMFA, TOI, VEON, VOR, ECX, HL, AG, NBY, RDW, ONDS, AAP, CDE, HYPD, CEP, PFGC, BDTX, FUTU, LEU, MRT, PDYN, GDS, ZVRA, BRRR, BTCW, FBTC, SMR, AMLX, THM, SLV, INBX, ASTS, USM, BP, TSHA, CYD, MUX, TBT, ASMB, LSF, FINV, EZPW, CEG, GROY, OVV, OHI, VTR, STRL, VVOS, UGL, TRVI, ANET, AZ, ETNB, PLNT, MNR, TPC, TAC, PRIM, STX, AGX, RDDT, LI, SA, CSX, DPRO, WDC, GRAB, TS, WELL, AMD, INSM, NVGS, GOOG, AES, GOOGL, ATI, CLS, TBF, CRDO, LENZ, AMZN, EME, SHLS, COGT, TIGO, TEL, NEUP, MU, HNRG, OKLO, GE, PENG, DAC, ASPI, EOG, TURN, FIX, HTGC, CIO, LTH

 

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-07-11

SGD.V, NFG.V, ASM.TO, GGD.TO, SCR.TO, AG.TO, EDR.TO, PNE.TO, SVM.TO, ITH.TO, ODV.V, ONC.TO, PTM.TO, SLI.V, OLA.TO, USA.TO, OR.TO, GOOS.TO, URE.TO, KEL.TO, MTA.V, FVI.TO, SKE.TO, IAU.TO, PAAS.TO, AEP.V, TRX.TO, ARTG.V, ELBM.V, MAG.TO, TMQ.TO, LMN.V, LAR.TO, GTII.CA, ELD.TO, CCO.TO, ALS.TO, PTK.V, JOY.TO, BDI.TO, DPRO.CA, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, AGI.TO, TA.TO, DPM.TO, RCI/B.TO, SSRM.TO, SU.TO, SEA.TO, NG.TO, CG.TO, CEU.TO, CPX.TO, OBE.TO, DML.TO, NOU.V, MEG.TO, TFPM.TO, CLS.TO, K.TO, PEY.TO, ATZ.TO, NXE.TO, FURY.TO, WPM.TO, PPTA.TO, SII.TO, OGC.TO, GLXY.TO, SES.TO, CNQ.TO, CJ.TO, VLE.TO, GEI.TO, ABX.TO, EDV.TO, LUG.TO, BEI/UN.TO, BTE.TO, TOT.TO, ARIS.TO, FC.TO, EMA.TO, MI/UN.TO, ACQ.TO, FCR/UN.TO, DNG.TO, GWO.TO, POW\.TO, AP/UN.TO, LAC.TO, SSL.TO, REI/UN.TO, VET.TO, ALA.TO, ARG.TO, EMP/A.TO, NTR.TO, URC.TO, BDGI.TO, ENB.TO, FTS.TO, CFP.TO, SRU/UN.TO, DFY.TO, MFI.TO, FRU.TO, TVE.TO, ELVA.TO, NEO.TO, CTC/A.TO, PPL.TO, TPZ.TO, PKI.TO, TF.TO, IFC.TO, CIGI.TO, FTT.TO, TVK.TO, CHP/UN.TO, STN.TO

 

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