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Unusual Activity Report

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

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Standout Options Trades

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

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

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

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-3-11

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-3-11. Each section highlights significant institutional activity, providing sentiment, key observations, and market expectations based on the data. All numbers represent large block trades likely executed by institutional players, not total-market figures.

Tesla (TSLA)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Significant call buying with $82.76M in premium paid, alongside call selling at $45.68M. Put buying totaled $126.93M, while puts sold reached $123.99M.
Total Values: Net premium of $34.15M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment as put buying was strong, possibly indicating hedging or downside concerns, while put selling at nearly equivalent levels suggests confidence in price stability.

Apple (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with $29.96M in premium, while call selling accounted for $14.08M. Put buying stood at $17.40M, and put selling reached $31.61M.
Total Values: Net premium of $30.08M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment, as strong put selling suggests institutional confidence in support levels holding.

United States Steel (X)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with $11.12M in premium, minimal call selling. Put buying was absent, with a small amount of put selling at $55.20K.
Total Values: Net premium of $10.89M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment due to the high call buying and absence of significant put activity, indicating confidence in upside potential.

Broadcom (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought with $19.09M in premium, with call selling at $9.66M. Put buying totaled $3.22M, and puts sold reached $3.07M.
Total Values: Net premium of $9.28M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment as call buying outpaces call selling, suggesting continued upside expectations.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $2.51M, with call selling at $1.23M. Put buying reached $7.77M, while puts sold totaled $13.38M.
Total Values: Net premium of $6.88M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, with strong put selling signaling confidence in price support, but notable put buying suggests caution.

Walmart (WMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $3.42M, with minimal call selling. Put buying was at $2.41M, while puts sold reached $3.13M.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.57M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment, as net call exposure and put selling suggest confidence in stability.

Core Scientific (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $3.66M, with minor call selling. Put activity was limited.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.42M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment, with call buyers stepping in and little hedging activity.

Intel (INTC)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $1.75M, with call selling at $3.32M. Put buying totaled $3.51M, while puts sold reached $8.33M.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.25M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, with notable put selling supporting stability, but some put buying indicating caution.

American Airlines (AAL)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $943.70K, with call selling at $312.08K. Put buying reached $1.03M, while puts sold were $3.62M.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.22M.
Expectations: Bearish sentiment due to high put activity, though put selling signals some support.

Meta (META)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $17.61M, with call selling at $16.06M. Put buying totaled $9.47M, while puts sold reached $11.11M.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.20M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, as both bullish and bearish trades are near balanced.

Robinhood (HOOD)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $4.14M, with call selling at $4.00M. Put buying reached $2.10M, while puts sold totaled $5.01M.
Total Values: Net premium of $3.04M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, as put selling suggests confidence, but put buying indicates some caution.

Nike (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $3.77M, with call selling at $994.76K. Minimal put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.96M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment as strong call buying outpaces put interest.

Southwest Airlines (LUV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $2.83M, with minor call selling. Put activity was limited.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.73M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment, as call buying dominates.

Goldman Sachs (GS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $2.63M, with no significant put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.63M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment due to strong call buying with no hedging.

NIO (NIO)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $5.68M, with call selling at $3.34M. Put buying reached $736.83K, while puts sold were $932.75K.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.54M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, with call buying outweighing call selling but minor put activity.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Calls bought at $569.98K, with call selling at $1.61M. Put buying totaled $1.93M, while puts sold reached $5.49M.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.52M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, as put selling suggests confidence in price stability, while put buying indicates some downside caution.

MercadoLibre (MELI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No significant call activity. Puts sold at $2.10M.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.10M.
Expectations: Bullish sentiment as institutional put selling suggests confidence in price stability and a potential bottom forming.

JD.com (JD)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $497.65K, with call selling at $1.28M. Puts sold totaled $2.86M.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.09M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, as strong put selling indicates confidence in price stability, while call activity remains relatively low.

Amazon (AMZN)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought at $4.34M, with call selling at $5.13M. Put buying reached $6.26M, while puts sold were $9.11M.
Total Values: Net premium of $2.05M.
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, with call selling and put buying showing caution, but put selling indicates support.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-3-11

This section focuses on unusual trades that stand out on an individual basis. These trades are highlighted for their distinctiveness, reflecting significant activity that diverges from typical market behavior.

CRH (CRH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put was sold for the June 20, 2025, expiration with a strike price of $85. The trade was executed with a premium collected of $510,000.
Total Values: $510,000
Strike Price: $85
Expectations: With the spot price at $95.44, the put was sold at a strike price significantly below the current market level. This suggests confidence that CRH will remain above $85 through expiration.

Cenovus Energy (CVE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were purchased for the April 17, 2025, expiration with a strike price of $12. The total premium paid was $121,080.
Total Values: $121,080
Strike Price: $12
Expectations: The spot price is $12.90, and these calls indicate expectations for a move higher within the next 37 days.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were purchased for the April 17, 2025, expiration with a strike price of $20. The total premium paid was $538,944.
Total Values: $538,944
Strike Price: $20
Expectations: With the spot price at $18.41, these calls suggest expectations of a move toward or above $20 in the short term.

RTX Corporation (RTX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put was sold for the September 19, 2025, expiration with a strike price of $130. The trade was executed with a premium collected of $1,006,000.
Total Values: $1,006,000
Strike Price: $130
Expectations: The spot price is $127.73, and the put was sold slightly above the current price, implying confidence that RTX will stay above $130 or recover in the coming months.

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A put was sold for the January 15, 2027, expiration with a strike price of $45. The trade was executed with a premium collected of $542,300.
Total Values: $542,300
Strike Price: $45
Expectations: With the spot price at $47.60, this trade signals confidence that XLF will remain above $45 over the long term.

Carnival Corporation (CCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were purchased for the March 21, 2025, expiration with a strike price of $19. The total premium paid was $231,389.
Total Values: $231,389
Strike Price: $19
Expectations: The spot price is $18.31, and this trade suggests expectations of a short-term move above $19 within the next 10 days.

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

New Fortress Energy LLC (NFE)
Buyer: Edens Wesley R. (Chief Executive Officer, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.6%)
Price: USD 8.77
Total Value: USD 1,754,000

Venture Global, Inc. (VG)
Buyer: Pender Robert B. (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 9.37
Total Value: USD 2,342,500

Buyer: Sabel Michael (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 9.37
Total Value: USD 2,342,500

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 379,538 (+6.6%)
Price: USD 12.48
Total Value: USD 4,736,634

Petmed Express Inc (PETS)
Buyer: Nina Capital Holdings Inc. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 4.11
Total Value: USD 411,000

SmartRent Inc (SMRT)
Buyer: Dorman John C. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+119.1%)
Price: USD 1.20
Total Value: USD 150,000

South State Corp (SSB)
Buyer: Froetscher Janet P. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,717 (+137.8%)
Price: USD 92.02
Total Value: USD 250,018

Donegal Group Inc (DGICA)
Buyer: Donegal Mutual Insurance Co. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 17.83
Total Value: USD 267,434

US Insider Sales

Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD)
Seller: De Maynadier Patrick D. (EVP, General Counsel & Secretary)
Shares Sold: 54,510 (-83.9%)
Price: USD 115.98
Total Value: USD 6,321,863

Kroger Co (KR)
Seller: Cosset Yael (Senior Vice President and CIO)
Shares Sold: 66,335 (-32.3%)
Price: USD 68.06
Total Value: USD 4,515,019

Seller: Cosset Yael (Senior Vice President and CIO)
Shares Sold: 29,499 (-17.5%)
Price: USD 68.07
Total Value: USD 2,008,047

Seller: Cosset Yael (Senior Vice President and CIO)
Shares Sold: 10,611 (-7.1%)
Price: USD 68.20
Total Value: USD 723,625

Southern Co (SO)
Seller: Greene Kimberly S. (Chairman, President & CEO, GPC)
Shares Sold: 32,190 (-23.2%)
Price: USD 93.12
Total Value: USD 2,997,533

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (MMC)
Seller: McGivney Mark C. (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,510 (-23.8%)
Price: USD 234.97
Total Value: USD 2,469,535

Seller: Klisura Dean Michael (President & CEO, Guy Carpenter)
Shares Sold: 7,121 (-25.4%)
Price: USD 234.97
Total Value: USD 1,673,221

Seller: Mills Stacy (Vice President and Controller)
Shares Sold: 1,317 (-31.1%)
Price: USD 234.97
Total Value: USD 309,455

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
Seller: Boxer Michael A. (SVP and General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 3,775 (-25.9%)
Price: USD 532.53
Total Value: USD 2,010,537

Resmed Inc (RMD)
Seller: Ghoshal Kaushik (Chief Commercial Officer, SaaS)
Shares Sold: 9,745 (-50.1%)
Price: USD 239.31
Total Value: USD 2,332,096

Acushnet Holdings Corp (GOLF)
Seller: Pelisek Steven Francis (President, Titleist Golf Clubs)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-17.2%)
Price: USD 70.86
Total Value: USD 1,417,200

CDN Insider Purchases

Gold Reserve Ltd (GDRZF)
Buyer: Camac Partners, LLC (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 383,401 (+3.8%)
Price: USD 1.92
Total Value: USD 736,130

Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. (formerly Secure Energy Services Inc.) (SES)
Buyer: TPG GP A, LLC (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 84,344 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 13.66
Total Value: CAD 1,151,717

Buyer: Coulter, James G. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 84,344 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 13.66
Total Value: CAD 1,151,717

Total Energy Services Inc (TOT)
Buyer: Halyk, Daniel Kim (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 30,500 (+1.5%)
Price: CAD 8.90
Total Value: CAD 271,450

Paramount Resources Ltd (POU)
Buyer: Lynch Proctor, Kimberley Elizabeth (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+38.8%)
Price: CAD 15.88
Total Value: CAD 238,197

Buyer: Sousa, Rodrigo (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 8,225 (+105.8%)
Price: CAD 15.89
Total Value: CAD 130,695

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Walt, Manfred (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,500 (+6.0%)
Price: CAD 16.40
Total Value: CAD 123,000

Pudo Inc (PDO)
Buyer: Cooper, Richard (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,877,514 (+75.8%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 253,464

Buyer: Baker, Douglas (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 743,214 (+376.9%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 100,334

TFI International Inc (TFII)
Buyer: Pratt, John (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+56.6%)
Price: USD 83.68
Total Value: USD 167,357

CDN Insider Sales

Teck Resources Ltd (TECK)
Seller: Keevil, Norman Bell (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-2.9%)
Price: CAD 57.41
Total Value: CAD 2,870,350

Endeavour Mining plc (EDV)
Seller: Loza-Sawiris, Yousriya (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 89,848 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 30.72
Total Value: CAD 2,759,906

Seller: La Mancha Capital Management GP (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 89,848 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 30.72
Total Value: CAD 2,759,906

Seller: Loza-Sawiris, Yousriya (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 53,725 (-0.1%)
Price: GBP 16.28
Total Value: GBP 874,772

Seller: La Mancha Capital Management GP (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 53,725 (-0.1%)
Price: GBP 16.28
Total Value: GBP 874,772

B2Gold Corp (BTO)
Seller: Bartz, Eduard (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 27,862 (-99.9%)
Price: CAD 3.89
Total Value: CAD 108,383

Kneat.com Inc (KSI)
Seller: McNamara, Colum (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,651 (-13.9%)
Price: CAD 6.52
Total Value: CAD 17,293

Geodrill Limited (GEO)
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 10,900 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 3.01
Total Value: CAD 32,764

Institutional Spotlight: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding (ZK)

Institutional interest in ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding has surged in recent months, with 73 institutional owners now reporting positions in the stock. Notably, 71 institutions are long-only investors, while two maintain both long and short positions. Over the most recent quarter, institutional ownership increased by 21.67%, signaling growing confidence in the company’s prospects.

The number of institutional shares held long has risen substantially, now totaling 9,863,385 shares, reflecting an increase of 4.33 million shares or 78.23% over the most recent reporting quarter (MRQ). In dollar terms, institutional investment in ZEEKR now stands at $278.94 million, marking a staggering 563.40% increase in average portfolio allocation.

Among the largest institutional shareholders are FMR LLC, Intel Corp, Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (FEMSX), Vanguard Group Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, BlackRock Inc., Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, Point72 Asset Management, and Susquehanna International Group LLP. The presence of major players such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and Renaissance Technologies underscores the stock’s appeal among top-tier investment firms.

The latest Schedule 13D and 13G filings reveal that some investors have acquired stakes exceeding 5%, with 13D filings indicating potential interest in influencing corporate strategy, while 13G filings suggest passive ownership. This mix of strategic and passive investments suggests a growing institutional focus on ZEEKR’s long-term trajectory.

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 – 2025-03-08

MRT, TGTX, IBM, PAYC, KR, VEEV, ROOT, EBAY, PPC, MCD, DE, WBD, ZS, CEE, CHKP, WEC, CNP, ECX, PAYX, MP, DGX, PRCH, FMS, APD, JAZZ, VRSK, ALL, AAPL, ABT, ARQT, BMY, T, HALO, MO, BK, DRI, GILD, RSG, PRVA, AM, HMN, MD, DTE, USM, CSCO, YUMC, MDGL, EPR, HCI, MWA, WGS, SR, CME, KAI, BABA, DVAX, MITT, AON, TW, VTR, CDTX, UGL, MRCY, RTX

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-03-08

MDA.TO, LUG.TO, ASM.TO, SII.TO, ALA.TO, CAE.TO, OLA.TO, FTS.TO, EQX.TO, NGD.TO, TOI.V, ARG.TO, TXG.TO, WDO.TO, CXB.TO, GFL.TO, KNT.TO, EMA.TO, DOL.TO, L.TO, MND.TO, NDM.TO, WPM.TO, FFH.TO, FNV.TO, CSU.TO, ACO/X.TO, IFC.TO, K.TO, PAAS.TO, TFPM.TO, ITR.V, DPM.TO, DR.TO, EXE.TO, X.TO, WN.TO

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