SYS Research – Unusual Activity – Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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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 2026-3-31

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-3-31. 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.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying
Options Activity: Institutions focused on purchasing calls in large blocks with some offsetting call sales and minimal put involvement.
Key Totals: Total premium of $56,507,449
Analysis: The data shows dominant call purchase activity resulting in the highest net premium flow observed.


Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling with premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions primarily sold puts to collect premium while engaging in some put purchases along with moderate call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium of $33,900,883 with premium collected of $55,707,639 from puts sold
Analysis: The net premium flow was driven by substantial put selling activity exceeding put purchases.


Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial call buying
Options Activity: Institutions executed large-scale call purchases with moderate call sales and notable put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $30,778,409
Analysis: The flow data reflects concentrated call buying leading to strong positive net premium.


Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions showed aggressive call purchases with negligible call sales and limited put activity on both sides.
Key Totals: Total premium of $29,630,904
Analysis: Call purchase activity overwhelmingly determined the positive net premium outcome.


UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts in significant size to collect premium while conducting minor call and put transactions.
Key Totals: Total premium of $20,262,259 with premium collected of $19,814,400 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling activity was the primary contributor to the positive net premium recorded.


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – large put selling with premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions participated in massive put selling alongside substantial put buying and moderate call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium of $14,792,374 with premium collected of $306,929,269 from puts sold
Analysis: The data indicates put selling exceeded put buying while net call flow remained positive.


Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish – notable put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with minimal call activity and no put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $12,394,399 with premium collected of $11,810,695 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling activity generated the entirety of the positive net premium.


Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium while conducting balanced call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium of $7,684,384 with premium collected of $7,037,714 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling combined with modest net call flow produced the positive net premium.


Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying combined with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts while conducting moderate call sales and put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $7,467,499
Analysis: Combined call purchases and put sales resulted in the observed positive net premium.


Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – moderate call buying
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls with substantial call sales and conducted put purchases along with put sales.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,668,253
Analysis: Net call purchases along with net put sales supported the positive net premium.


AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call buying
Options Activity: Institutions focused on call purchases with some call sales and limited put transactions on both sides.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,651,296
Analysis: Call buying activity was the main driver of the positive net premium.


NIO Inc. (NIO)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying activity
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls in volume with call sales and minor put activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,303,617
Analysis: Call purchase flow exceeded other activity to produce the net premium.



Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions executed call purchases with no other material activity recorded.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,670,340
Analysis: Pure call buying activity accounted for the entire positive net premium.


Unity Software Inc. (U)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying and put selling
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts while engaging in call sales and minimal put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,659,808 with premium collected of $2,512,023 from puts sold
Analysis: Call purchases and put sales together generated the positive net premium.


Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Sentiment: Bullish – put premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with modest call buying and selling plus minimal put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,008,163 with premium collected of $2,876,761 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling was the dominant contributor to the positive net premium.


Flex Ltd. (FLEX)
Sentiment: Bullish – targeted call buying
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls with no other recorded activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $2,655,000
Analysis: Call buying alone produced the full positive net premium.


Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for income generation
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with some call buying and selling plus limited put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $2,609,951 with premium collected of $2,433,882 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling activity was the key element behind the positive net premium.


SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying activity
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls with call sales and conducted put purchases along with put sales.
Key Totals: Total premium of $2,409,111
Analysis: Net call purchases combined with modest net put sales supported the positive net premium.


iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV)
Sentiment: Bullish – massive put selling with premium collected
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts in large size to collect premium with minor call and put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $40,516,698 with premium collected of $42,377,380 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling activity overwhelmingly determined the positive net premium.



iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium while conducting call sales exceeding call purchases and some put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $8,172,039 with premium collected of $14,263,014 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling exceeded other flows to generate the positive net premium.


Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with call purchases and sales plus put purchases.
Key Totals: Total premium of $6,034,805 with premium collected of $7,100,827 from puts sold
Analysis: Put selling was the primary source of the positive net premium.


Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL)
Sentiment: Bullish – targeted call buying
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls with no other recorded activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,700,290
Analysis: Call buying activity alone accounted for the entire positive net premium.


Tickers: TSM, COIN, AAPL, SNDK, UNH, MSFT, RDDT, BABA, HOOD, INTC, ASTS, NIO, UNP, U, BAC, FLEX, UBER, SOFI, IGV, IBIT, XLF, SIL

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 2026-3-31

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.

DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the May 15, 2026 expiration (45 days to expiration) at the 50 strike above the spot price of approximately 47, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $1,335,220
Strike Price: 50
Analysis: Traders bought calls with forty-five days to expiration at the fifty strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of one million three hundred thirty-five thousand two hundred twenty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the May 1, 2026 expiration (31 days to expiration) at the 37 strike below the spot price of approximately 38.45, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $1,220,840
Strike Price: 37
Analysis: Traders sold puts with thirty-one days to expiration at the thirty-seven strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of one million two hundred twenty thousand eight hundred forty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the January 15, 2027 expiration (290 days to expiration) at the 20 strike above the spot price of approximately 15.63, with no indication of size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $745,308
Strike Price: 20
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred ninety days to expiration at the twenty strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of seven hundred forty-five thousand three hundred eight dollars. The trades indicate new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiration (10 days to expiration) at strikes 66 and 67 near the spot price of approximately 66.7, with multiple trades exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $3,468,289
Strike Price: 66 and 67
Analysis: Traders bought calls with ten days to expiration at strikes sixty-six and sixty-seven near the spot price, paying a total premium of three million four hundred sixty-eight thousand two hundred eighty-nine dollars. Several trades exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the January 15, 2027 expiration (290 days to expiration) at the 575 strike above the spot price of approximately 568.35, with no indication of size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $16,614,770
Strike Price: 575
Analysis: Traders bought calls with two hundred ninety days to expiration at the five hundred seventy-five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of sixteen million six hundred fourteen thousand seven hundred seventy dollars. The trades indicate new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 17, 2026 expiration (17 days to expiration) at the 15.5 strike near the spot price of approximately 15.55, with no indication of size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $506,779
Strike Price: 15.5
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventeen days to expiration at the fifteen point five strike near the spot price, paying a total premium of five hundred six thousand seven hundred seventy-nine dollars. The trades indicate new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 17, 2026 expiration (17 days to expiration) at the 20 strike above the spot price of approximately 19.54, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $820,460
Strike Price: 20
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventeen days to expiration at the twenty strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of eight hundred twenty thousand four hundred sixty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiration (10 days to expiration) at the 350 strike below the spot price of approximately 373.61, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $2,160,000
Strike Price: 350
Analysis: Traders bought calls with ten days to expiration at the three hundred fifty strike below the spot price, paying a total premium of two million one hundred sixty thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 17, 2026 expiration (17 days to expiration) and May 15, 2026 expiration (45 days to expiration) at the 12 strike below the spot price of approximately 13.42, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $492,274
Strike Price: 12
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventeen days to expiration and forty-five days to expiration at the twelve strike below the spot price, paying a total premium of four hundred ninety-two thousand two hundred seventy-four dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 24, 2026 expiration (24 days to expiration) at the 13.5 strike above the spot price of approximately 11.67, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $159,988
Strike Price: 13.5
Analysis: Traders bought calls with twenty-four days to expiration at the thirteen point five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of one hundred fifty-nine thousand nine hundred eighty-eight dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the October 16, 2026 expiration (199 days to expiration) at the 16 strike below the spot price of approximately 16.32, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $78,960
Strike Price: 16
Analysis: Traders bought calls with one hundred ninety-nine days to expiration at the sixteen strike below the spot price, paying a total premium of seventy-eight thousand nine hundred sixty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the July 17, 2026 expiration (108 days to expiration) at the 90 strike below the spot price of approximately 94.08, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $920,000
Strike Price: 90
Analysis: Traders sold puts with one hundred eight days to expiration at the ninety strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of nine hundred twenty thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the September 18, 2026 expiration (171 days to expiration) at the 16 strike above the spot price of approximately 14.07, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $475,000
Strike Price: 16
Analysis: Traders bought calls with one hundred seventy-one days to expiration at the sixteen strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of four hundred seventy-five thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the May 15, 2026 expiration (45 days to expiration) at the 18 strike below the spot price of approximately 18.94, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $155,295
Strike Price: 18
Analysis: Traders sold puts with forty-five days to expiration at the eighteen strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of one hundred fifty-five thousand two hundred ninety-five dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the March 19, 2027 expiration (353 days to expiration) at the 140 strike above the spot price of approximately 129.18, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $11,799,000
Strike Price: 140
Analysis: Traders sold puts with three hundred fifty-three days to expiration at the one hundred forty strike above the spot price, collecting a total premium of eleven million seven hundred ninety-nine thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


American Express Company (AXP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiration (79 days to expiration) at the 300 strike near the spot price of approximately 299.62, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $888,000
Strike Price: 300
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventy-nine days to expiration at the three hundred strike near the spot price, paying a total premium of eight hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Prologis, Inc. (PLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiration (79 days to expiration) at the 145 strike above the spot price of approximately 130.75, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $679,940
Strike Price: 145
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventy-nine days to expiration at the one hundred forty-five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of six hundred seventy-nine thousand nine hundred forty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


SLB (SLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the January 21, 2028 expiration (661 days to expiration) at the 50 strike below the spot price of approximately 52.59, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $830,000
Strike Price: 50
Analysis: Traders sold puts with six hundred sixty-one days to expiration at the fifty strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of eight hundred thirty thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the June 18, 2026 expiration (79 days to expiration) at the 83 strike below the spot price of approximately 89.58, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $3,105,000
Strike Price: 83
Analysis: Traders sold puts with seventy-nine days to expiration at the eighty-three strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of three million one hundred five thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the April 6, 2026 expiration (6 days to expiration) at the 245 strike below the spot price of approximately 246.41, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $3,562,560
Strike Price: 245
Analysis: Traders sold puts with six days to expiration at the two hundred forty-five strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of three million five hundred sixty-two thousand five hundred sixty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiration (79 days to expiration) at the 400 strike above the spot price of approximately 330.95 and for the April 10, 2026 expiration (10 days to expiration) at the 335 strike above the spot price of approximately 329.96, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $4,157,758
Strike Price: 400 and 335
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventy-nine days to expiration at the four hundred strike above the spot price and with ten days to expiration at the three hundred thirty-five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of four million one hundred fifty-seven thousand seven hundred fifty-eight dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiration (10 days to expiration) at the 255 strike above the spot price of approximately 244.4, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $1,371,742
Strike Price: 255
Analysis: Traders bought calls with ten days to expiration at the two hundred fifty-five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of one million three hundred seventy-one thousand seven hundred forty-two dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the May 1, 2026 expiration (31 days to expiration) at the 25 strike above the spot price of approximately 19.38, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $296,230
Strike Price: 25
Analysis: Traders bought calls with thirty-one days to expiration at the twenty-five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of two hundred ninety-six thousand two hundred thirty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 10, 2026 expiration (10 days to expiration) at the 330 strike above the spot price of approximately 328.13, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $17,186,260
Strike Price: 330
Analysis: Traders bought calls with ten days to expiration at the three hundred thirty strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of seventeen million one hundred eighty-six thousand two hundred sixty dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold for the April 6, 2026 expiration (6 days to expiration) at the 250 strike below the spot price of approximately 253.78, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Collected: $146,500
Strike Price: 250
Analysis: Traders sold puts with six days to expiration at the two hundred fifty strike below the spot price, collecting a total premium of one hundred forty-six thousand five hundred dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium collection.


USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the April 24, 2026 expiration (24 days to expiration) at the 15 strike above the spot price of approximately 14.94, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $273,604
Strike Price: 15
Analysis: Traders bought calls with twenty-four days to expiration at the fifteen strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of two hundred seventy-three thousand six hundred four dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


BitGo Holdings, Inc. (BTGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the May 15, 2026 expiration (45 days to expiration) at the 10 strike above the spot price of approximately 8.32, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $42,000
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: Traders bought calls with forty-five days to expiration at the ten strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of forty-two thousand dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


International Paper Company (IP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought for the June 18, 2026 expiration (79 days to expiration) at the 37.5 strike above the spot price of approximately 35.66, with trade size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Total Premium Paid: $1,069,867
Strike Price: 37.5
Analysis: Traders bought calls with seventy-nine days to expiration at the thirty-seven point five strike above the spot price, paying a total premium of one million sixty-nine thousand eight hundred sixty-seven dollars. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new positioning through premium payment for call ownership.


Tickers: DOCU, IBIT, ETHA, SLV, QQQ, SOFI, HIMS, SMH, QBTS, RIOT, ARR, MRVL, RKT, HST, RDDT, AXP, PLD, SLB, GDX, IWM, MU, MDB, BMNR, TSM, AAPL, USAR, BTGO, IP


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

Mineralys Therapeutics Inc (MLYS)
Buyer: RA Capital Management, L.P. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 58,300 (+1.0%)
Price: US$ 24.16
Total Value: US$ 1,408,528

Navan Inc (NAVN)
Buyer: Williams, Anre D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+86.9%)
Price: US$ 12.00
Total Value: US$ 1,200,000

Citizens Inc (CIA)
Buyer: Stenberg, Jon (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+19.4%)
Price: US$ 4.70
Total Value: US$ 235,000

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd (SSW)
Buyer: Carter, Charles Edward (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+5.9%)
Price: US$ 11.40
Total Value: US$ 114,000

Satellogic Inc (SATL)
Buyer: Dunn, Rick (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 19,050 (+9.1%)
Price: US$ 5.17
Total Value: US$ 98,488

Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ)
Buyer: Dakos, Andrew (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,300 (+6.8%)
Price: US$ 5.91
Total Value: US$ 31,312

Exzeo Group Inc (XZO)
Buyer: Patel, Paresh (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+0.1%)
Price: US$ 14.08
Total Value: US$ 28,160

Globus Maritime Ltd (GLBS)
Buyer: Feidakis, Georgios (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,395 (+0.3%)
Price: US$ 1.93
Total Value: US$ 29,695

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330)
Buyer: Lin, Shyue-Shyh (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+12.9%)
Price: US$ 54.72
Total Value: US$ 164,160

Solo Brands Inc (DTC)
Buyer: Larson, John P. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,073 (+5.1%)
Price: US$ 3.68
Total Value: US$ 14,999

US Insider Sales

ConocoPhillips (COP)
Seller: Ryan M. Lance (Officer)
Shares Sold: 113,221
Price: US$ 132.00
Total Value: US$ 14,945,172

Workday Inc (WDAY)
Seller: David A Duffield Trust U/T/A 7/14/88 (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 107,500
Price: US$ 128.77
Total Value: US$ 13,842,775

Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO)
Seller: Borges, Francisco L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 123,750
Price: US$ 81.39
Total Value: US$ 10,072,000

Dianthus Therapeutics Inc (DNTH)
Seller: Ryan Savitz (Officer)
Shares Sold: 114,367
Price: US$ 79.45
Total Value: US$ 9,086,458

Precigen Inc (PGEN)
Seller: Kirk, Randal J (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 2,334,420 (-16.0%)
Price: US$ 3.30
Total Value: US$ 7,703,586

PBF Energy Inc (PBF)
Seller: Fedena, James E. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 77,085
Price: US$ 49.60
Total Value: US$ 3,823,474

Nebius Group NV (NBIS)
Seller: Volozh, Arkadiy (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 38,000
Price: US$ 100.82
Total Value: US$ 3,831,160

Capricor Therapeutics Inc (CAPR)
Seller: Karimah Es Sabar (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 115,000
Price: US$ 27.77
Total Value: US$ 3,193,550

Insmed Inc (INSM)
Seller: Smith, Michael Alexander (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,638 (-27.5%)
Price: US$ 150.98
Total Value: US$ 2,964,945

Argan Inc (AGX)
Seller: John Ronald Jeffrey Jr. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,556
Price: US$ 523.77
Total Value: US$ 2,386,296

Southern Co (SO)
Seller: Greene, Kimberly S. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-19.4%)
Price: US$ 96.67
Total Value: US$ 2,416,750

Mineralys Therapeutics Inc (MLYS)
Seller: Congleton, Jon (Officer)
Shares Sold: 75,000
Price: US$ 26.27
Total Value: US$ 1,970,521

Twilio Inc (TWLO)
Seller: Shipchandler, Khozema (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,624
Price: US$ 122.81
Total Value: US$ 1,550,337

Globe Life Inc (GL)
Seller: Zorn, Rebecca E. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,000
Price: US$ 136.45
Total Value: US$ 1,637,400

OUTFRONT Media Inc (OUT)
Seller: Siegel, Matthew (Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000
Price: US$ 25.83
Total Value: US$ 1,291,289

Twilio Inc (TWLO)
Seller: Viggiano, Aidan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,231
Price: US$ 122.79
Total Value: US$ 1,010,653

Enliven Therapeutics Inc (ELVN)
Seller: Andrew Phillips (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 26,035
Price: US$ 38.55
Total Value: US$ 1,003,610

Vitesse Energy Inc (VTS)
Seller: Cree, Brian (Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000
Price: US$ 18.58
Total Value: US$ 929,166

EOG Resources Inc (EOG)
Seller: Leitzell, Jeffrey R. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,698
Price: US$ 150.32
Total Value: US$ 856,524

Dropbox Inc (DBX)
Seller: Sarah Schubach (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,416
Price: US$ 22.56
Total Value: US$ 31,945

Archrock Inc (AROC)
Seller: Aron, Doug S (Officer)
Shares Sold: 98,050 (-16.8%)
Price: US$ 34.76
Total Value: US$ 3,408,218


CDN Insider Purchases

Savaria Corp (SIS)
Buyer: Bourassa, Marcel (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 97,000 (+71.4%)
Price: CA$ 26.27
Total Value: CA$ 2,547,715

Artemis Gold Inc (ARTG)
Buyer: Beedie, Ryan K (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,100 (+74.0%)
Price: CA$ 33.73
Total Value: CA$ 509,331

ReGen III Corp (GIII)
Buyer: White, William Bradford (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,125,000 (+1721.7%)
Price: CA$ 0.20
Total Value: CA$ 225,000

Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI)
Buyer: Mulamoottil, Elias (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+20.4%)
Price: CA$ 134.00
Total Value: CA$ 134,000

Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM)
Buyer: Kukielski, Peter Gerald Jan (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,000 (+15.8%)
Price: CA$ 26.71
Total Value: CA$ 106,840

Nortec Minerals Corp (NVT)
Buyer: Weyrauch, Derrick Horst (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 769,231 (+88.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.07
Total Value: CA$ 50,000

Vitalhub Corp (VHI)
Buyer: Shen, Anthony Pius (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 7,000 (+128.0%)
Price: CA$ 7.11
Total Value: CA$ 49,770

Aimia Inc (AIM)
Buyer: Little, Thomas (Tom) (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,100 (+7.1%)
Price: CA$ 2.79
Total Value: CA$ 56,079

P2 Gold Inc (PGLD)
Buyer: Ovsenek, Joseph J. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 89,300 (+0.5%)
Price: CA$ 0.62
Total Value: CA$ 55,268

Lycos Energy Inc (LCX)
Buyer: Boon, Kyle Norvan (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 113,016
Price: CA$ 1.20
Total Value: CA$ 135,619

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Buyer: Zabek, Robin Sean (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,237 (+3.1%)
Price: CA$ 43.60
Total Value: CA$ 141,133

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd (MTA)
Buyer: Heath, Brett (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.3%)
Price: US$ 6.19
Total Value: US$ 61,900

Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)
Buyer: Lundberg, Chad (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 11,000 (+1.8%)
Price: CA$ 6.15
Total Value: CA$ 67,650

Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM)
Buyer: Lei, Eugene Chi-Yen (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CA$ 26.85
Total Value: CA$ 26,850

Urbana Corp (URB)
Buyer: Caldwell, Brendan T.N. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,100 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$ 9.41
Total Value: CA$ 10,351

Critical One Energy Inc (CRTL)
Buyer: Parnham, Duane (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CA$ 0.70
Total Value: CA$ 10,500

Westward Gold Inc (WG)
Buyer: Nelson, Andrew (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 111,112 (+1.3%)
Price: CA$ 0.09
Total Value: CA$ 10,333

Glacier Media Inc (GVC)
Buyer: Melville, Mark Thomas (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 63,492 (+46.1%)
Price: CA$ 0.32
Total Value: CA$ 20,000

CDN Insider Sales

Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)
Seller: McKenzie, Jonathan Michael (Officer)
Shares Sold: 30,186 (-2.4%)
Price: CA$ 38.05
Total Value: CA$ 1,148,469

Kelt Exploration Ltd (KEL)
Seller: Miles, Patrick William George (Officer)
Shares Sold: 72,600 (-7.4%)
Price: CA$ 9.40
Total Value: CA$ 682,440

Happy Belly Food Group Inc (HBFG)
Seller: Moniz, Shawn (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 250,000 (-3.2%)
Price: CA$ 1.54
Total Value: CA$ 385,000

Surge Energy Inc (SGY)
Seller: Elekes, Margaret Ann (Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-14.0%)
Price: CA$ 9.25
Total Value: CA$ 231,250

InPlay Oil Corp (IPO)
Seller: Yakiwchuk, Kevin (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,285 (-8.2%)
Price: CA$ 18.18
Total Value: CA$ 223,341

Stingray Group Inc (RAY.A)
Seller: Boyko, Éric (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 13,742 (-16.4%)
Price: CA$ 14.35
Total Value: CA$ 197,202

Paramount Resources Ltd (POU)
Seller: Williams, John B. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,200 (-2.9%)
Price: CA$ 30.50
Total Value: CA$ 158,600

Journey Energy Inc (JOY)
Seller: Yates, Ryan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 26,581 (-25.6%)
Price: CA$ 5.76
Total Value: CA$ 153,107

NSJ Gold Corp (NSJ)
Seller: Sandhu, Jag (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 4,150,000 (-46.1%)
Price: CA$ 0.01
Total Value: CA$ 57,685

Atco Ltd (ACO.X)
Seller: Beattie, Adam M. (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 786 (-13.9%)
Price: CA$ 67.49
Total Value: CA$ 53,047

Surge Energy Inc (SGY)
Seller: Ducs, Jared (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,125 (-3.9%)
Price: CA$ 9.39
Total Value: CA$ 48,124

Canadian Utilities Ltd (CU)
Seller: Jackson, Colin (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,500
Price: CA$ 48.28
Total Value: CA$ 72,420

Biosyent Inc (RX)
Seller: Wilson, Kevin (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,912 (-3.0%)
Price: CA$ 11.15
Total Value: CA$ 21,319

InPlay Oil Corp (IPO)
Seller: Nikiforuk, Stephen Curtis (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-22.3%)
Price: CA$ 18.43
Total Value: CA$ 18,428


Institutional Spotlight: March 31, 2026

Caz Investments LP (Chris Zook)

  • PX — 4,536,400 shares | 5.80% ownership

Madrin Asset Management LP (Avinash Amin)

  • VERO — 56,991,898 shares | 100.00% ownership

RA Capital Management LLC (Peter Kolchinsky)

  • XNCR — 4,736,739 shares | 6.50% ownership
  • WVE — 34,225,506 shares | 17.50% ownership

Jana Partners Management LP (Scott Ostfeld)

  • RPD — 6,760,149 shares | 10.30% ownership

Integrated Core Strategies (US) LLC (Israel Englander)

  • REVIVA PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDINGS INC — 793,952 shares | 6.20% ownership

No Street GP LP (Jeff Osher)

  • GDOT — 4,250,000 shares | 7.70% ownership

Mackay Shields LLC

  • NINE ENERGY SERVICE INC — 1,662,134 shares | 11.91% ownership

Stilwell Joseph

  • URSB BANCORP INC — 223,118 shares | 9.60% ownership

Brookfield Asset Management Inc

  • BBU — 207,007,465 shares | 100.00% ownership
  • BBUC — 68,186,491 shares | 100.00% ownership
  • BROOKFIELD BUSINESS CORP — 142,749,301 shares | 69.00% ownership

Sit Investment Associates Inc

  • PIM — 22,739,969 shares | 47.20% ownership

Tickers: PX, VERO, XNCR, WVE, RPD, GDOT, BBU, BBUC, PIM


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 Momentum Watchlist

AGX, AEON, FBYD, IPI, ETR, GSAT, SQQQ, MRX, VACH, PAYS, SDOW, VFS, SPXU, GEVO, VET, QID, APA, DXD, CIEN, LYB, SDS, DOW, SATS, YPF, XOM, SRZN, CE, MTZ, SOC, CNQ, MO, BW, TIGO, POWL, MNR, VLO, TGT, BG, PSX, PRIM, PALI, KR, TDAY, VTVT, AR, UNFI, GLNG, RRC, SH, XLE, ANDE, INSW, CVX, CURR, CHCI, OXY, TBT, OLN, BOSC, DVN, EOG, CRC, OVV, TK, BP, GLW, IESC, EQT

 

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

CRDL.TO, MX.TO, SCR.TO, ATH.TO, SSRM.TO, YGR.TO, BNE.TO, VET.TO, SDE.TO, TVE.TO, VLE.TO, ALS.TO, WCP.TO, TCW.TO, CEU.TO, CPH.TO, HWX.TO, QTRH.TO, CVE.TO, CJ.TO, NTR.TO, OBE.TO, CNQ.TO, IPO.TO, SGY.TO, EXE.TO, SU.TO, CLS.TO, IMO.TO, BTE.TO, PSI.TO, TPZ.TO, TAL.TO, LIF.TO, TOU.TO, AAV.TO, GUD.TO, WTE.TO, POU.TO, RSI.TO, ARX.TO, KEL.TO, L.TO, CFP.TO, EFX.TO, MFI.TO, BDT.TO, MATR.TO, TOT.TO, WN.TO, SIS.TO, ALA.TO, FRU.TO, NWC.TO, ACO/X.TO, EMP/A.TO, JOY.TO, IFP.TO, QBR/B.TO

 

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