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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 2025-6-3
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-6-3. 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.
PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions aggressively bought call options while also selling a large amount of puts. The premium collected from put selling significantly exceeded the cost of calls sold, indicating high confidence in continued upside.
Total Values: $18,377,451 call premium bought, $18,110,848 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are displaying strong bullish conviction. Despite some call selling, the large premium collected from puts reflects a belief that PDD will remain well-supported.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy premium was collected from put selling, with minimal offsetting put buying. This activity suggests a bullish outlook through downside protection strategies.
Total Values: $34,326,250 put premium collected vs. $13,238,500 put premium bought
Expectations: The size of the put selling—especially in relation to minimal call activity—signals quiet but clear bullish sentiment, likely reflecting expectations of price stability or recovery.
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: All premium activity came from put selling, with no significant call or put buying noted.
Total Values: $11,723,000 in premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are confidently positioning for price stability or modest upside by selling puts alone, a direct reflection of bullish expectations.
Target Corporation (TGT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling was dominant, collecting a large premium compared to minimal put buying and negligible call activity.
Total Values: $16,907,800 premium collected vs. $5,651,000 premium spent on puts
Expectations: Despite light call flow, institutions appear bullish on TGT with significant put selling used as a strategy to gain long exposure through premium collection.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: High-volume trading across calls and puts, with significant premiums both bought and sold.
Total Values: $81,128,661 call premium bought, $84,161,271 call premium sold, $55,929,262 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions appear engaged in hedging or volatility strategies. The mixed flow indicates positioning for continued movement but with uncertainty around direction.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying combined with relatively light put selling and minimal put buying.
Total Values: $15,940,386 call premium bought, $8,288,151 call premium sold, $184,117 put premium collected
Expectations: The net inflow into bullish contracts signals a constructive outlook. The modest put activity suggests confidence with limited hedging needs.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net bullish flow driven by more call buying than selling, combined with strong put selling activity.
Total Values: $4,923,387 call premium bought, $7,886,880 put premium collected
Expectations: Positioning suggests upside potential is favored, with institutions using put selling to express optimism while supplementing exposure via call buying.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Concentrated call buying activity outweighed minimal put flow.
Total Values: $9,210,840 call premium bought, $279,228 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are taking directional bets on upside, with high-conviction call purchases and minimal put activity signaling a clear bullish stance.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong put selling with no meaningful call flow.
Total Values: $8,602,418 in premium collected
Expectations: The isolated focus on put selling highlights confidence in downside support and reflects a quietly bullish strategy.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Institutions were active across all sides of the market, with significant flows into both puts and calls.
Total Values: $46,471,141 call premium bought, $34,214,819 call premium sold, $19,149,766 put premium collected
Expectations: Heavy mixed flow suggests positioning for volatility. The put selling adds a bullish tilt but is moderated by significant hedge-like activity.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong premium collection through put selling, exceeding minor call and put buying.
Total Values: $8,676,650 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are confident in downside support, reflected by the preference for selling puts over directional call activity.
Danaher Corporation (DHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling activity was the only major signal.
Total Values: $4,923,000 in premium collected
Expectations: Put selling reflects institutional belief in price stability or modest upside.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Premium collected from put selling outpaced small-scale put and call transactions.
Total Values: $7,086,750 premium collected
Expectations: Institutions appear to be taking the bullish side by collecting premium through selling downside protection.
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Solely driven by put selling.
Total Values: $4,564,000 in premium collected
Expectations: Confidence in price floor, with institutions opting for a bullish bet through put selling without directional call exposure.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Large flows in both calls and puts, with some hedging activity evident.
Total Values: $26,744,160 call premium bought, $60,412,882 put premium bought, $48,337,167 put premium collected
Expectations: Flow reveals hedging amid broader bullish strategies. Institutions may be bracing for volatility while maintaining long-side exposure.
Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying outweighed all other flows, with minor put selling complementing the bullish view.
Total Values: $5,796,591 call premium bought, $118,692 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are positioning for upside with high-conviction call buys and minimal hedging.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying paired with modest put selling.
Total Values: $13,843,740 call premium bought, $4,396,667 put premium collected
Expectations: Bullish flow signals growing confidence in potential upside, with put selling reinforcing the view.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Limited but clear put selling stood out.
Total Values: $3,687,750 in premium collected
Expectations: Low-volume activity but reflects a positive institutional outlook on downside support.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call buying and put selling created a positive net flow.
Total Values: $2,495,786 call premium bought, $1,733,175 put premium collected
Expectations: This early-stage tech stock is attracting bullish institutional attention through strategic option plays.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Active call buying paired with notable put selling reflects a constructive institutional stance on Bitcoin exposure.
Total Values: $6,505,692 call premium bought, $2,445,184 put premium collected
Expectations: Institutions are showing interest in capturing Bitcoin upside, with options positioning favoring bullish continuation.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-6-3
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.
EQT Corporation (EQT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying was observed across multiple expirations, including January 15, 2027 (591 days to expiry), and July 18, 2025 (46 days to expiry). Additionally, a large put was sold expiring July 11, 2025 (38 days to expiry), with the size exceeding prior open interest, signaling a new bullish position. Another long-dated put was sold for January 15, 2027 (592 days to expiry), also indicating confidence in price stability.
Total Values: $1,173,723 in calls bought, $406,950 in premium collected through put selling
Strike Price: Calls concentrated at $80; Puts sold at $49 and $50
Expectations: With the current spot price near $56.84, traders appear to be positioning for a long-term move higher and demonstrating confidence that EQT will stay above $49–$50, making the sold puts bullish.
Tango Therapeutics (TNGX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying into the August 15, 2025 expiration (73 days to expiry), centered at the $5 strike. Trade size was larger than prior open interest, indicating a new bullish position.
Total Values: $67,020 in calls bought, $32,400 in calls sold (potentially covered)
Strike Price: $5
Expectations: With the spot price around $3.31–$3.35, these call buyers are positioning for a significant upside breakout.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated call buying across near- and long-dated expirations, particularly January 16, 2026 (227 days to expiry) and July 18, 2025 (45–52 days to expiry), all showing size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $309,013 in calls bought
Strike Price: Clustered between $31 and $55
Expectations: With the spot price near $29.99, traders appear to be anticipating an upside move in the coming months and are initiating new long positions.
Upstart Holdings (UPST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call purchases at the $67.5 and $77.5 strikes for October 17, 2025 (136 days to expiry), with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $403,048 in calls bought
Strike Price: $55–$77.5
Expectations: With UPST trading around $50.03, the positioning reflects bullish sentiment expecting a substantial move higher into the fall.
TransAlta Corporation (TAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two large call trades at the $9 strike for July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry), both marked as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $97,515 in calls bought
Strike Price: $9
Expectations: With TAC at $10.41, this may be a bet on continued upside from a breakout level.
Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large call buy at the $12.5 strike for April 17, 2026 (318 days to expiry), with size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $205,000 in calls bought
Strike Price: $12.5
Expectations: With OCUL at $8.40, this far out-of-the-money position suggests a long-term speculative bet on a significant rally.
Barnes Group (B)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Three large call trades at the $21 strike expiring July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry), all showing high notional values.
Total Values: $2,013,210 in calls bought
Strike Price: $21
Expectations: With the spot price at $20.02, traders are aggressively positioning for near-term upside.
Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying at the $30 strike expiring November 21, 2025 (171 days to expiry), with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $29,760 in calls bought
Strike Price: $30
Expectations: With the spot price at $24.42, this trade anticipates a rally back above key resistance levels.
Peabody Energy (BTU)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: A large put was sold at the $12 strike for January 16, 2026 (227 days to expiry), collecting premium, while small call buying was seen for near-term June 6, 2025 expiration (3 days to expiry).
Total Values: $202,772 in premium collected from put selling, $7,028 in calls bought
Strike Price: $12–$13
Expectations: With BTU around $13.28, the put selling reflects confidence it will remain above $12, but upside bets are minimal.
Pinterest (PINS)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Heavy two-sided flow with significant call buying at strikes up to $40 and put selling from $30 to $33, across multiple expirations from June 6, 2025 (3 days) to January 15, 2027 (591 days). Many trades show size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $784,952 in calls bought, $379,899 in premium collected via put selling
Strike Price: Calls at $32–$40, Puts at $30–$33.5
Expectations: With the spot price around $33.30, positioning reflects range-bound trading with some bullish tilt.
Snap Inc. (SNAP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying at the $8 strike for August 15, 2025 (73 days to expiry), with all trades showing size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $639,072 in calls bought
Strike Price: $8
Expectations: With SNAP trading at $8.32, traders appear to be positioning for a breakout from current levels.
Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two call trades for January 16, 2026 (227 days to expiry) at the $2 strike, both marked as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $23,430 in calls bought
Strike Price: $2
Expectations: With BRCC trading near $1.70, this is a speculative bet on a long-term upside reversal.
TKO Group Holdings (TKO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A single large call trade at the $170 strike for July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry), with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,077,000 in calls bought
Strike Price: $170
Expectations: With the spot price at $160.36, this trade anticipates a breakout to new highs.
Talkspace (TALK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys across October 17, 2025 (136 days to expiry) and January 16, 2026 (227 days to expiry), all at the $3 strike with negative skew suggesting aggressive upside positioning.
Total Values: $137,864 in calls bought
Strike Price: $3
Expectations: With TALK trading around $3.32–$3.37, these call trades suggest anticipation of a bullish continuation.
Huntsman Corporation (HUN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two nearly identical call trades at the $11 strike for August 15, 2025 (73 days to expiry), both marked size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $407,794 in calls bought
Strike Price: $11
Expectations: With the spot price near $11.04, this reflects bullish sentiment expecting a move higher from recent support.
Invesco Solar ETF (TAN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mixed call buying and put selling across July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry). The call buying clustered at $35–$37 with puts sold at $31.
Total Values: $536,648 in calls bought, $148,727 in premium collected from put selling
Strike Price: Calls at $35–$37; Puts at $31
Expectations: With TAN trading around $32.22–$33.04, this flow reflects bullish sentiment expecting strength to resume in the solar sector.
TriplePoint Venture Growth (TPVG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A call option with a strike price of $5 expiring on December 19, 2025 (199 days to expiry) saw significant buying interest across multiple trades, with one labeled as Size > Prior Open Interest, indicating a new position is being established. The spot price at the time was approximately $7.08, suggesting the call is deep in-the-money.
Total Values: $220,818 in call premium paid
Strike Price: $5
Expectations: The deep in-the-money call purchases suggest a bullish view, potentially a leveraged directional bet or long-term delta exposure as the stock trades well above the strike at $7.08.
Builders FirstSource (BLDR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple large block put sales with strike prices of $155 and $175 expiring on June 20, 2025 (17 to 18 days to expiry) were executed over two days. All trades were tagged Size > Prior Open Interest, indicating new positions. Premium was collected across the board. Spot prices were approximately $104.60 to $109.75, placing both strikes well above the current price.
Total Values: Over $9.98 million in total premium collected from put selling
Strike Price: Range between $155 and $175
Expectations: The aggressive selling of far out-of-the-money puts suggests bullish sentiment, with confidence that BLDR will remain well below these strike levels. These trades appear to be premium capture strategies rather than directional bets.
Bloom Energy (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish call buying occurred on two dates. On June 2, deep-in-the-money $20 calls expiring January 16, 2026 (228 days to expiry) were purchased with spot near $18.31. On June 3, calls at the $21 strike expiring July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry) were also bought in sweep format, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $1.35 million in total premium paid
Strike Price: $20 and $21
Expectations: The mixed strikes—one slightly out-of-the-money and the other in-the-money—imply bullish sentiment. The use of sweeps suggests urgency or institutional accumulation, expecting the price to hold or trend upward from the $18.30–$20.44 range.
ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated sweep call buys at the $45 strike expiring July 3, 2025 (30 days to expiry) were labeled as Size > Prior Open Interest, indicating new positions. The spot price was $44.18, placing these calls just out-of-the-money.
Total Values: $906,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $45
Expectations: Traders appear to be targeting near-term upside in silver prices, as AGQ nears the strike level. This reflects bullish positioning for a breakout or continued strength over the next month.
Standard Lithium (SLI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple put sales at the $2 strike expiring January 16, 2026 (227 days to expiry) were all flagged Size > Prior Open Interest, indicating new positions being opened. The spot price was $1.60, meaning the puts were sold above current price.
Total Values: $259,870 in premium collected
Strike Price: $2
Expectations: The premium was collected by selling puts well above the spot price, which reflects bullish sentiment and a willingness to own the stock at a higher level. This suggests traders believe SLI has limited downside risk or is due for a rebound.
Liberty Energy (LBRT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys at the $14 strike expiring July 18, 2025 (45 days to expiry) were flagged Size > Prior Open Interest, signaling new bullish positions. The spot price was $12.72–$12.90, placing the strike slightly out-of-the-money.
Total Values: $200,280 in premium paid
Strike Price: $14
Expectations: These short-dated out-of-the-money call purchases reflect an expectation for upside movement within the next month and a half. The new position status and sweep format indicate directional conviction toward a near-term breakout above the $14 level.
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
Affinity Bancshares Inc (AFBI)
Buyer: Robin S. Reich (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,418 (+28.4%)
Price: USD 18.49
Total Value: USD 100,179
Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABR)
Buyer: William C. Green (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 13,821 (+7.7%)
Price: USD 9.45
Total Value: USD 130,608
AN2 Therapeutics Inc (ANTX)
Buyer: Eric Easom (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+4.1%)
Price: USD 1.07
Total Value: USD 10,665
US Insider Sales
Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG)
Seller: Roger S. Penske (Chair & CEO)
Shares Sold: 77,357 (-35.6%)
Price: USD 161.37
Total Value: USD 12,483,099
Boston Scientific Corp (BSX)
Seller: Michael F. Mahoney (Chairman, President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 89,921 (-5.7%)
Price: USD 103.39
Total Value: USD 9,296,950
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO)
Seller: Lainie Goldstein (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 39,729 (-11.2%)
Price: USD 225.22
Total Value: USD 8,947,885
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
Seller: Nir Zuk (EVP, Chief Technology Officer)
Shares Sold: 42,458 (-1.2%)
Price: USD 193.54
Total Value: USD 8,217,406
Synopsys Inc (SNPS)
Seller: Sassine Ghazi (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 11,366 (-13.7%)
Price: USD 457.93
Total Value: USD 5,204,786
Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Seller: Brian Armstrong (Chairman and CEO)
Shares Sold: 22,089 (-86.5%)
Price: USD 247.08
Total Value: USD 5,457,704
Workday Inc (WDAY)
Seller: David A. Duffield (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 38,764 (-25.9%)
Price: USD 247.30
Total Value: USD 9,586,221
Calix Inc (CALX)
Seller: Michael Weening (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-86.3%)
Price: USD 46.59
Total Value: USD 4,658,710
Iron Mountain Inc (IRM)
Seller: William L. Meaney (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 36,248 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 99.18
Total Value: USD 3,595,185
Mr. Cooper Group Inc (COOP)
Seller: Jesse K. Bray (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-4.0%)
Price: USD 126.81
Total Value: USD 3,804,300
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (MMC)
Seller: John Q. Doyle (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 21,080 (-19.4%)
Price: USD 232.05
Total Value: USD 4,891,614
United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: James Edgemond (CFO and Treasurer)
Shares Sold: 5,347 (-33.2%)
Price: USD 325.59
Total Value: USD 1,740,929
Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Dave Schaeffer (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-1.2%)
Price: USD 46.38
Total Value: USD 2,319,135
TE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
Seller: Shadrak W. Kroeger (President, Industrial Solutions)
Shares Sold: 15,792 (-37.8%)
Price: USD 158.78
Total Value: USD 2,507,384
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO)
Seller: Daniel P. Emerson (Chief Legal Officer)
Shares Sold: 27,056 (-15.1%)
Price: USD 225.22
Total Value: USD 6,093,633
CDN Insider Purchases
Ratel Group Ltd (RTG)
Buyer: Richard Charles Hains (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 241,269,841 (+116.8%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 5,428,571
RAMM Pharma Corp (RAMM)
Buyer: Jackie Peter Burnett (10% Security Holder, Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,667,000 (+21.2%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 46,670
Centurion Minerals Ltd (CTN)
Buyer: David Geophry Tafel (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000,000 (+54.0%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 20,000
Petrus Resources Ltd (PRQ)
Buyer: Glen William Gray (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 213,044 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 1.26
Total Value: CAD 267,668
Petrus Resources Ltd (PRQ)
Buyer: Stuart Allan Gray (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 207,797 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 1.26
Total Value: CAD 261,076
Village Farms International Inc (VFF)
Buyer: Michael Anthony DeGiglio (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 11,226 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 1.21
Total Value: USD 13,582
CDN Insider Sales
TerraVest Industries Inc (TVK)
Seller: Mitchell DeBelser (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary)
Shares Sold: 38,900 (-35.4%)
Price: CAD 169.00
Total Value: CAD 6,574,100
Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Seller: Linda Dougherty (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,000
Price: CAD 88.74
Total Value: CAD 1,064,880
CI Financial Corp (CIX)
Seller: Brigette Elizabeth Chang (Director)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-0.6%)
Price: CAD 31.44
Total Value: CAD 1,571,860
PHX Energy Services Corp (PHX)
Seller: Craig Brown (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 125,000 (-37.9%)
Price: CAD 8.01
Total Value: CAD 1,000,775
Metro Inc (MRU)
Seller: Simon Rivet (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,300 (-24.4%)
Price: CAD 106.65
Total Value: CAD 671,889
Cascades Inc (CAS)
Seller: Alain Lemaire (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 74,608 (-11.9%)
Price: CAD 8.90
Total Value: CAD 664,011
OR Royalties Inc
Seller: Victor Bradley (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-62.5%)
Price: CAD 35.50
Total Value: CAD 177,482
Geodrill Limited
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 53,100 (-1.0%)
Price: CAD 3.44
Total Value: CAD 182,664
Isoenergy Ltd (ISO)
Seller: Richard J Patricio (Director)
Shares Sold: 13,647 (-28.3%)
Price: CAD 10.59
Total Value: CAD 144,488
Institutional Spotlight: Tracking High-Conviction Buys from Leading Funds
David Greenspan of Slate Path Capital LP has disclosed a 100% new position in Confluent Inc. (CFLT), acquiring 3,580,000 shares, which represents 1.55% of the company’s outstanding float. This substantial entry signals a high-conviction bet on Confluent’s growth trajectory, potentially in anticipation of accelerating enterprise demand for real-time data streaming solutions. Greenspan’s move suggests confidence in Confluent’s ability to scale amid shifting digital infrastructure trends, making this position a notable development within the hedge fund community.
In parallel, Alex Sacerdote of Whale Rock Capital Management LLC has sharply increased his fund’s stake in Okta Inc. (OKTA). Whale Rock now holds 2,543,104 shares, representing 4.64% of Okta’s float, with 1,729,403 shares—or 68.00% of the total—classified as newly added. Known for his early positioning in secular growth stories, Sacerdote appears to be reloading on Okta amid signs of stabilization in its identity and access management segment. This renewed positioning may reflect growing confidence in the company’s turnaround efforts and longer-term enterprise value proposition.
Together, these disclosures offer a window into the shifting focus of elite funds toward software and cybersecurity leaders. The scale and decisiveness of these moves underscore a willingness to deploy capital into names that may be poised for multi-quarter recovery or reacceleration.
Institutional confidence is gaining traction in select growth names, with Slate Path Capital and Whale Rock Capital making assertive plays in Confluent (CFLT) and Okta (OKTA), respectively. The size, recency, and conviction behind these buys signal that sophisticated investors are starting to re-engage with names that had previously lagged. These positions deserve close monitoring as they may mark the early phases of broader institutional accumulation.
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 – 2025-06-01
NCPL, IMNN, ONDS, ULTA, ADCT, BSGM, MP, ZS, SHLS, NEXT, HIMS, PLTR, BBAI, PHLT, KORE, SNT, AMLX, ORMP, VRNA, SPOT, BTM, ALNY, INOD, RNXT, HCI, INDV, PANW, BROS, HOOD, PRTH, DOCU, SFM, ALHC, COST, AZN, LEU, AXON, PGR, CRWD, VGZ, RBLX, CURI, AZ, SHAK, EAT, CNK, TK, FOUR, CVNA, RYAN, APP, NXT, CLM, CRDF, GM, ALLT, CVS, CHKP, SAP, DASH, DUK, WRBY, PDYN, MO, CHWY, NFLX, STNE, MRCY, BMEZ, REAL, GWRE, FFIV, FIS, MKL, IPI, WMT, IOT, ITRI, SNOW, EHAB, ZM, FIHL, AJG, ORCL, AGX, F, PM, T, ALL, MNDY, ROAD, AON, SO, FMCC, NUTX, FLUT, MA, WM, WEC, PAYC, EPR, OPCH, ZIM, LOPE, AIG, BOX, KTOS, MRUS, RTX, DUOL, BHF, ALKS, DAC, APH, FWONK, ORLY, ETR, RSG, CBOE, DXCM, IESC, UAL, X, BL, CME, DPG, JNJ, CB, STRL
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-06-01
DOO.TO, LB.TO, MTA.V, AEP.V, AAUC.TO, NFG.V, TAL.TO, POW\.TO, LUG.TO, SES.TO, PET.TO, OLA.TO, BEPC.TO, CGO.TO, GFL.TO, MDA.TO, KNT.TO, ABX.TO, BAM.TO, CSU.TO, JWEL.TO, WILD.TO, FFH.TO, TH.TO, CCA.TO, TOI.V, DSG.TO, CXB.TO, PRL.TO, DNTL.TO, EQX.TO, USA.TO, OGC.TO, SKE.TO, ARIS.TO, NA.TO, SVM.TO, SCR.TO, CTC/A.TO, ECN.TO, TRP.TO, ARTG.V, SIA.TO, NWC.TO, PPTA.TO, BBD/B.TO, QBR/B.TO, RY.TO, ENB.TO, EMP/A.TO, FTT.TO, AIM.TO, FTS.TO, CAE.TO, NGD.TO, OR.TO, EFN.TO, TFPM.TO, GRT/UN.TO, EMA.TO, TRI.TO, MAL.TO, T.TO, ZEN.V, ACO/X.TO, NWH/UN.TO, TOT.TO, CRR/UN.TO, EXE.TO, IMG.TO, TVK.TO, ELD.TO, L.TO, DOL.TO, SSRM.TO, TXG.TO, CF.TO, WN.TO, CU.TO, FN.TO, WPK.TO, PAAS.TO, EDV.TO, K.TO, TF.TO, WPM.TO, PBH.TO, SRU/UN.TO
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