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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 2025-9-2

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-9-2. 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.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $57,261,921; Calls Sold $6,772,457; Puts Bought $1,020,203; Puts Sold $3,200,689 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $68,255,270 | Net Premium: $52,669,950
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call demand led the flow, supported by put selling, pointing to a bullish bias.

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Options Activity: Puts Sold $32,407,500 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $32,407,500 | Net Premium: $32,407,500
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Pure put selling (premium collected) drove positive net premium, indicating confidence that price holds above sold levels.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $37,225,773; Calls Sold $9,088,562; Puts Bought $2,766,222; Puts Sold $2,208,951 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $51,289,508 | Net Premium: $27,579,940
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call demand led the flow, with supportive structure elsewhere, pointing to a bullish bias.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $11,917,760; Calls Sold $1,576,688; Puts Bought $3,683,651; Puts Sold $7,216,177 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $24,394,276 | Net Premium: $13,873,598
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Net premium was positive with meaningful call buying and active put selling (premium collected), suggesting institutional positioning leans bullish for the near term.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $26,763,959; Calls Sold $14,765,150; Puts Bought $2,427,715; Puts Sold $2,123,733 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $46,080,557 | Net Premium: $11,694,827
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call activity led flows, balanced by some selling, leaving net positioning constructive on the upside.

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $1,338,738; Calls Sold $1,314,568; Puts Bought $2,934,105; Puts Sold $14,344,014 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $19,931,425 | Net Premium: $11,434,079
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Heavy put selling (premium collected) dominated the session, highlighting confidence that price holds above sold levels.

KLA Corporation (KLAC)
Options Activity: Puts Sold $10,800,000 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $10,800,000 | Net Premium: $10,800,000
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Pure put selling (premium collected) drove positive net premium, signaling conviction that downside risk is limited.

IREN Limited (IREN)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $17,557,481; Calls Sold $8,504,092; Puts Bought $2,976,083; Puts Sold $3,671,145 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $32,708,801 | Net Premium: $9,748,451
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call demand alongside notable put selling (premium collected) reflects positive positioning.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $8,205,151; Calls Sold $5,341,846; Puts Bought $297,670; Puts Sold $6,339,579 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $20,184,246 | Net Premium: $8,905,214
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Activity was led by call buying and significant put selling (premium collected), leaving a supportive bullish stance.

MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $4,335,175; Calls Sold $1,276,866; Puts Bought $1,418,486; Puts Sold $4,190,733 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $11,221,260 | Net Premium: $5,830,556
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Positive premium flow tied to both call buying and put selling (premium collected) signals constructive sentiment.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $2,323,827; Calls Sold $2,838,164; Puts Bought $3,502,111; Puts Sold $8,915,659 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $17,579,761 | Net Premium: $4,899,211
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Put selling (premium collected) and balanced call flows left net premium firmly positive.

Roblox Corporation (RBLX)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $5,388,240; Calls Sold $783,008; Puts Sold $103,810 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $6,275,058 | Net Premium: $4,709,042
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying drove flows, leaving a supportive bullish bias.

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $9,329,294; Calls Sold $4,647,330; Puts Bought $1,193,760; Puts Sold $985,616 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $16,155,999 | Net Premium: $4,473,820
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying supported by put selling (premium collected) left net positioning positive.

Parsons Corporation (PSN)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $3,860,000.
Total Premium: $3,860,000 | Net Premium: $3,860,000
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Isolated call buying drove positive flow, keeping sentiment tilted upward.

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $53,233; Calls Sold $77,647; Puts Bought $1,406,364; Puts Sold $5,246,084 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $6,783,328 | Net Premium: $3,815,306
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Significant put selling (premium collected) outweighed hedging flows, leaving a bullish skew.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $4,310,354; Calls Sold $2,091,090; Puts Bought $1,644,514; Puts Sold $3,077,124 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $11,123,082 | Net Premium: $3,651,874
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Balanced flow with call buying and put selling (premium collected) supported constructive positioning.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $11,093,243; Calls Sold $4,865,218; Puts Bought $8,076,148; Puts Sold $5,104,103 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $29,138,712 | Net Premium: $3,255,980
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Despite heavy put buying, call demand and put selling (premium collected) sustained a positive net tilt.

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $6,200,105; Calls Sold $3,367,894; Puts Sold $383,100 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $9,951,099 | Net Premium: $3,215,311
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call activity combined with put selling (premium collected) supported bullish flow.

Oklo Inc. (OKLO)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $3,391,315; Calls Sold $192,236.
Total Premium: $3,583,551 | Net Premium: $3,199,079
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call buying drove positioning positive, with limited offset from sales.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $16,762,876; Calls Sold $8,708,637; Puts Bought $23,162,701; Puts Sold $18,092,430 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $66,726,644 | Net Premium: $2,983,968
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Heavy two-way flow with significant hedging, but strong call activity and put selling (premium collected) left net flows positive.

NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $3,579,724; Calls Sold $512,904; Puts Bought $251,367; Puts Sold $107,871 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $4,451,866 | Net Premium: $2,923,324
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call demand was the key driver, leaving flows supportive of upside.

CSX Corporation (CSX)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $2,827,750.
Total Premium: $2,827,750 | Net Premium: $2,827,750
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Single-sided call demand signaled constructive interest.

Asset Entities Inc. (ASST)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $76,361; Calls Sold $12,060; Puts Sold $2,443,350 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $2,531,771 | Net Premium: $2,507,651
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Put selling (premium collected) alongside light call activity pushed flows bullish.

Snap Inc. (SNAP)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $3,015,198; Calls Sold $631,097; Puts Bought $88,341; Puts Sold $189,888 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,924,524 | Net Premium: $2,485,648
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call demand led activity, with supportive put selling (premium collected) confirming a bullish stance.

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $31,280,305; Calls Sold $12,271,472; Puts Bought $2,304,877; Puts Sold $2,057,138 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $47,913,792 | Net Premium: $18,761,094
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Robust call flows anchored positive premium, leaving sentiment constructive.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $5,882,819; Calls Sold $2,212,117; Puts Bought $958,387; Puts Sold $1,183,395 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $10,236,718 | Net Premium: $3,895,710
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call demand and put selling (premium collected) supported bullish positioning.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $3,373,514; Calls Sold $49,290; Puts Bought $511,000; Puts Sold $147,212 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $4,080,016 | Net Premium: $2,960,436
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call flows offset minor hedging, keeping sentiment positive.

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $818,674; Calls Sold $182,367; Puts Bought $1,226,061; Puts Sold $3,120,086 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $5,347,188 | Net Premium: $2,530,332
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Significant put selling (premium collected) turned flows bullish despite hedging.

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $1,876,642; Calls Sold $452,850.
Total Premium: $2,329,492 | Net Premium: $1,423,792
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call buying dominated activity, supporting bullish sentiment.

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE)
Options Activity: Calls Bought $1,890,426; Puts Bought $923,443; Puts Sold $218,375 (premium collected).
Total Premium: $3,032,244 | Net Premium: $1,185,358
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Balanced activity with call demand and put selling (premium collected) left net positioning positive.

Tickers: AMZN, LLY, GOOGL, PLTR, BABA, MRVL, KLAC, IREN, BMNR, MSTR, AMD, RBLX, OPEN, PSN, MRNA, INTC, HOOD, KSS, OKLO, TSLA, SMR, CSX, ASST, SNAP, GLD, GDX, EWZ, XBI, SILJ, KRE

Important Note: The numbers above only represent aggregate figures of large block trades made by institutions. They are not total-market figures and should not be interpreted as such.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-9-2

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.

Coursera (COUR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys expiring January 15, 2027, with a strike price of $10 while the stock was trading near $10.87–$10.94. Activity was flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $492,156 premium paid.
Strike Price: $10
Analysis: With five hundred days to expiry, investors positioned long-dated calls deep into 2027. The fact that size exceeded prior open interest suggests new positioning, and the concentration of call buying signals a strong bullish outlook over the longer term.

Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring September 19, 2025, with a strike price of $54 versus a spot near $49.95. Trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $184,000 premium paid.
Strike Price: $54
Analysis: With seventeen days to expiry, investors bought out-of-the-money calls looking for near-term upside in copper miners. The activity exceeded prior open interest, pointing to new bullish positions anticipating a potential rally.

Tradeweb Markets (TW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring September 19, 2025, with a strike price of $125 against a spot around $123.75. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $255,688 premium paid.
Strike Price: $125
Analysis: With seventeen days to expiry, investors targeted near-the-money calls, showing conviction for short-term gains. The size above open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning.

Calumet Specialty Products (CLMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A combination of put selling and call buying expiring December 17, 2027, with a strike price of $17 and spot around $16.37–$16.46. All trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $838,198 premium (premium collected on puts and paid on calls).
Strike Price: $17
Analysis: With eight hundred thirty-six days to expiry, investors combined bullish strategies by selling puts to collect premium and buying long-term calls. The strike sits slightly above spot, reflecting confidence that shares will remain strong over the long term. The large notional size and new positioning highlight robust bullish conviction.

Crown Castle (CCI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling expiring October 17, 2025, at the $92.50 strike versus a spot near $98.20. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $301,890 premium collected.
Strike Price: $92.50
Analysis: With forty-five days to expiry, investors expressed confidence by selling downside protection well below spot. Premium was collected, and the activity suggests new positioning reflecting a bullish view that shares will hold above support.

NeoGenomics (NEO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple call buys expiring February 20, 2026, with a strike price of $8 versus a spot around $8.70–$8.92. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $266,954 premium paid.
Strike Price: $8
Analysis: With one hundred seventy-one days to expiry, investors added significant exposure through in-the-money calls. Activity suggests new bullish positions with conviction in upside continuation over the medium term.

ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 (UPRO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring December 19, 2025, at the $105 strike while spot traded near $97.39. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $578,999 premium paid.
Strike Price: $105
Analysis: With one hundred eight days to expiry, investors took directional exposure through out-of-the-money calls. The large premium and new positioning suggest a strong bullish bet on continued market strength.

Children’s Place (PLCE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring September 19, 2025, with a strike price of $3 while the stock traded near $5.02. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $73,920 premium paid.
Strike Price: $3
Analysis: With seventeen days to expiry, investors moved aggressively into deep-in-the-money calls. The setup highlights confidence in holding gains into expiry, with activity suggesting new positioning.

Centene Corp. (CNC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A combination of long-dated call buying expiring March 20, 2026, at the $27.50 strike and short-dated put selling at the $28.50 strike expiring September 12, 2025. Both flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,830,495 premium (premium collected on puts and paid on calls).
Strike Price: $27.50 (calls), $28.50 (puts)
Analysis: With call positions set nearly two hundred days out and near-term puts sold, investors expressed layered bullish conviction. Premium was collected on puts and paid on calls, suggesting confidence in both short-term stability and long-term appreciation.

Constellation Energy (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling expiring November 21, 2025, with a strike price of $290 against spot near $303.46. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $934,500 premium collected.
Strike Price: $290
Analysis: With eighty days to expiry, investors collected premium by selling puts well below spot. The trade reflects confidence that shares will remain supported, with size indicating new positioning.

Civitas Resources (CIVI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring December 19, 2025, with a strike price of $37.50 versus spot near $36.31. Size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $113,745 premium paid.
Strike Price: $37.50
Analysis: With one hundred eight days to expiry, investors showed near-term bullish conviction by targeting slightly out-of-the-money calls. Activity suggests new positioning.

SPDR Biotech ETF (XBI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling expiring November 21, 2025, with a strike price of $90 while spot traded near $92.92. Trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $2,840,000 premium collected.
Strike Price: $90
Analysis: With eighty days to expiry, investors collected premium while betting shares hold above support. The size well above prior open interest indicates significant new bullish positioning.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling expiring November 21, 2025, at the $70 strike versus spot near $90.83–$91.01. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $2,448,830 premium collected.
Strike Price: $70
Analysis: With eighty days to expiry, investors expressed strong confidence by selling puts deep below spot. Premium was collected, and the large volume suggests new bullish positioning.

NuScale Power (SMR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying across expiries, including September 19, 2025 ($25 strike), December 19, 2025 ($5 strike), and January 16, 2026 ($22 strike). Multiple trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $2,827,277 premium paid.
Strike Price: $5, $22, $25
Analysis: With expiries ranging from seventeen to one hundred thirty-six days, investors demonstrated aggressive bullish positioning across short and medium terms. The scale of premium and fresh activity shows strong conviction in upside potential.

Snap Inc. (SNAP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring April 17, 2026, at the $11 strike while spot traded near $7.32. Size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $27,944 premium paid.
Strike Price: $11
Analysis: With two hundred twenty-seven days to expiry, investors looked further out for upside participation. The activity represents new bullish positioning despite current price being well below strike.

Tempus AI (TEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring December 19, 2025, with a strike price of $90 versus spot near $73.52. Size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,415,250 premium paid.
Strike Price: $90
Analysis: With one hundred eight days to expiry, investors targeted out-of-the-money calls, betting on continued appreciation. The large premium and new positioning underscore bullish sentiment.

Globalstar (GSAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring January 16, 2026, with a strike price of $37 while spot traded near $30.71. Activity was size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $84,150 premium paid.
Strike Price: $37
Analysis: With one hundred thirty-six days to expiry, investors took medium-term bullish positions through out-of-the-money calls. Activity suggests new positioning.

DHT Holdings (DHT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring September 19, 2025, at the $12 strike while spot traded near $11.63–$11.67. Size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $64,569 premium paid.
Strike Price: $12
Analysis: With seventeen days to expiry, investors leaned into near-the-money calls with a short-dated bullish outlook. Activity suggests new positioning.

Zoom Video (ZM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring September 5, 2025, at the $84 strike while spot traded near $81.35. Size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $22,176 premium paid.
Strike Price: $84
Analysis: With just three days to expiry, investors made a high-conviction short-term bullish bet. The activity reflects fresh positioning with limited time to play out.

Comcast (CMCSA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys across expiries, including September 12, 2025 ($35 strike) and October 3, 2025 ($37 strike), while spot traded near $34.09. Several flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $53,141 premium paid.
Strike Price: $35, $37
Analysis: With ten to thirty-one days to expiry, investors expressed near-term bullish conviction through slightly out-of-the-money calls. Activity exceeded prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buys expiring October 17, 2025, with a strike price of $65 versus spot near $59.37–$60.17. Some flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $536,219 premium paid.
Strike Price: $65
Analysis: With forty-five days to expiry, investors added bullish exposure through out-of-the-money calls. The large cluster of activity signals conviction, with size above open interest indicating new positions.

Tickers: COUR, COPX, TW, CLMT, CCI, NEO, UPRO, PLCE, CNC, CEG, CIVI, XBI, ANF, SMR, SNAP, TEM, GSAT, DHT, ZM, CMCSA, TSEM

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

Aware Inc (AWRE)
Buyer: Amlani Ajay K (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 10,679 (+1.3%)
Price: USD 2.20
Total Value: USD 23,494

DatChat Inc (DATS)
Buyer: Myman Darin M (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+1.6%)
Price: USD 1.99
Total Value: USD 5,970

Cooper Companies Inc (COO)
Buyer: McBride Daniel G (EVP & Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+5.0%)
Price: USD 65.04
Total Value: USD 195,120

Cooper Companies Inc (COO)
Buyer: Andrews Brian G (EVP, CFO & Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 1,525 (+7.4%)
Price: USD 65.68
Total Value: USD 100,162

Agrify Corp (AGFY)
Buyer: Kovler Benjamin (Interim CEO)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+6.7%)
Price: USD 46.70
Total Value: USD 46,700

F&G Annuities & Life Inc (FG)
Buyer: Blunt Christopher O (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 7,000 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 34.02
Total Value: USD 238,147

BlackRock Monticello Debt Real Estate Investment Trust (NONE)
Buyer: Troy Thomas Francis (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 19,968 (+inf%)
Price: USD 25.04
Total Value: USD 500,000

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Buyer: ECP ControlCo, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 12,000 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 13.25
Total Value: USD 159,018

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Buyer: ECP Fiber Holdings GP, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 12,000 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 13.25
Total Value: USD 159,018

Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Labe James (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 65,000 (+15.4%)
Price: USD 6.73
Total Value: USD 437,158

Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
Buyer: Srivastava Sajal (President and CIO)
Shares Purchased: 65,000 (+15.4%)
Price: USD 6.73
Total Value: USD 437,158

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
Buyer: Stanage Nick L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+inf%)
Price: USD 272.78
Total Value: USD 954,730

Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC)
Buyer: Lukyanov Sergey (*See Remarks)
Shares Purchased: 5,725 (+4.5%)
Price: USD 171.67
Total Value: USD 982,811

John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust (N/A)
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 548,608 (+3.1%)
Price: USD 16.41
Total Value: USD 9,000,020

John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust (N/A)
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Insurance Co (Bermuda Branch) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 304,782 (+2.2%)
Price: USD 16.41
Total Value: USD 5,000,011

John Hancock GA Mortgage Trust (N/A)
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 214,875 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 18.62
Total Value: USD 3,999,991

John Hancock GA Mortgage Trust (N/A)
Buyer: Manulife (International) Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 429,751 (+1.0%)
Price: USD 18.62
Total Value: USD 7,999,982

CompoSecure Inc (CMPO)
Buyer: Loree Rebecca Corbin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,240 (+inf%)
Price: USD 19.09
Total Value: USD 100,007

Donegal Group Inc (DGICA)
Buyer: Donegal Mutual Insurance Co (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 17.84
Total Value: USD 356,724

Strategic Education Inc (STRA)
Buyer: Jackson Daniel Wayne (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,900 (+1.9%)
Price: USD 81.50
Total Value: USD 154,850

Mastech Digital Inc (MHH)
Buyer: Shaw Steven A (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 8.00
Total Value: USD 28,000

US Insider Sales

Mcdonald’s Corp (MCD)
Seller: Flatley Edith Morgan (EVP – Global CMO)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-12.7%)
Price: USD 315.00
Total Value: USD 315,000

Planet 13 Holdings Inc (PLTH)
Seller: Groesbeck Robert (Co-CEO)
Shares Sold: 73,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 0.28
Total Value: USD 20,170

Biogen Inc (BIIB)
Seller: Singhal Priya (Head of Development)
Shares Sold: 517 (-8.2%)
Price: USD 133.55
Total Value: USD 69,045

EPR Properties (EPR)
Seller: Zimmerman Gregory E (EVP & Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,500 (-7.8%)
Price: USD 53.35
Total Value: USD 400,106

Rimini Street Inc (RMNI)
Seller: Perica Michael L (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 100,249 (-40.7%)
Price: USD 4.20
Total Value: USD 420,615

Curiositystream Inc (CURI)
Seller: Hayden Phillip Brady (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 16,149 (-29.6%)
Price: USD 4.56
Total Value: USD 73,639

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
Seller: Bammann Linda (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 9,500 (-10.4%)
Price: USD 297.94
Total Value: USD 2,830,472

Velocity Financial Inc (VEL)
Seller: Szczepaniak Mark R (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,572 (-3.0%)
Price: USD 18.85
Total Value: USD 29,632

Lattice Semiconductor Corp (LSCC)
Seller: Abrams Robin Ann (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-12.2%)
Price: USD 64.98
Total Value: USD 974,669

Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK)
Seller: Kaye Edward M. MD (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 6,756 (-22.5%)
Price: USD 50.00
Total Value: USD 337,800

Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK)
Seller: Harrington Robert Arthur (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,150 (-9.5%)
Price: USD 48.67
Total Value: USD 104,641

Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK)
Seller: Blum Robert I (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 48.76
Total Value: USD 243,800

United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: Causey Christopher (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-17.1%)
Price: USD 420.00
Total Value: USD 420,000

United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: Causey Christopher (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-14.6%)
Price: USD 430.00
Total Value: USD 430,000

United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: Causey Christopher (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-12.7%)
Price: USD 419.63
Total Value: USD 419,630

CDN Insider Purchases

Metallic Minerals Corp (MMG)
Buyer: Petsel, Scott Alan (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+2.4%)
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Golcap Resources Corp (GCP)
Buyer: Mineral Road Discovery Inc (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+2.1%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Asiabasemetals Inc (ABZ)
Buyer: Chowdhry, Raj (Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (MCC)
Buyer: Goulet, Guy (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Coast Copper Corp (COCO)
Buyer: Travis, Adam Robert (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+2.3%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Canoe EIT Income Fund (EIT.UN)
Buyer: Chernoff, M. Bruce (10% Security Holder, Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 15.25
Total Value: CAD 100,000

DeFi Technologies Inc (DEFI)
Buyer: Bozoki, Paul Sandor (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+13.6%)
Price: CAD 2.86
Total Value: CAD 8,580

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp (RFLX)
Buyer: Naughty, Blair Lawrence (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 380,000 (+4.1%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 11,400

Pan Global Resources Inc (PGZ)
Buyer: Evans, Patrick Charles (Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 13,500

Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Buyer: Lepard, Lawrence (Director)
Shares Purchased: 99,600 (+40.0%)
Price: CAD 2.24
Total Value: CAD 222,885

CDN Insider Sales

Inventronics Ltd (IVX)
Seller: Wilson, W. Garth (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-3.6%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Tocvan Ventures Corp (TOC)
Seller: Ball, Gregory Edward (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-1.7%)
Price: CAD 0.89
Total Value: CAD 4,450

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd (SCZ)
Seller: Girling, W. Barry (Director)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-3.0%)
Price: CAD 1.76
Total Value: CAD 52,740

Institutional Spotlight: September 2, 2025

GOLDENTREE OPPORTUNISTIC CREDIT FUND (Private Fund)
GOLDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP, led by Steven Tananbaum, reported ownership of 11,963,920 shares, representing 100.00% ownership. This reflects a full stake held under the opportunistic credit strategy.

International Money Express (IMXI)
MAGNETAR FINANCIAL LLC, under Alec Litowitz, disclosed a position of 1,583,685 shares, equating to 5.33% ownership. This filing marks an established institutional stake in the company.

Baxter International (BAX)
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC, run by Richard Pzena, holds 55,458,217 shares, representing 10.80% ownership. The position reflects a significant institutional stake in the company.

Mural Oncology (MURA)
TRIUM CAPITAL LLP, managed by David Bamber, reported ownership of 1,760,097 shares, equal to 10.20% ownership. This filing indicates a meaningful institutional position.

Xcel Brands (XELB)
POTOMAC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC disclosed a holding of 316,249 shares, equating to 6.60% ownership. This filing reflects an established institutional position.

Calamos Aksia Private Equity and Alternatives Fund (Private Fund)
CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC reported a stake of 3,971,132 shares, representing 17.50% ownership. The position reflects a major allocation under its alternatives strategy.

Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund (Private Fund)
CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC also disclosed 8,020,855 shares, equating to 10.60% ownership, highlighting a significant holding within its credit and income vehicle.

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 Watchlist

WOOF, AMBA, IREN, BABA, AMPG, AFRM, GROY, ADSK, CIFR, SATS, NBY, MFH, HYMC, MOBX, BETR, VGZ, CRVS, KALA, GANX, ENTO, SA, PRVA, PRCH, HL, VNRX, MUX, RAPP, CDE, GH, BTDR, SRZN, GSAT, DNA, CURI, CTNM, SOUN, THM, GDMN, INHD, CRMD, UPWK, NESR, TSHA, TURN, MEG, REAX, SATL, EVOK, TEM, MAX, CMCL, GDOT, ONDS, ONC, AHCO, SWX, MAPS, NRXS, YMM, PSNL, UGL, FMS, TRIP, TLSI, UWMC, FIBK, GNT, DPZ, AG, CCCC, HUM, SLV, AYTU, MLTX, NUVB, TBT, INDV, PRM, OFIX, TRML, PTGX, FFWM, MCHI, PBYI, CVS, MTD, HIW, SRE, DGX, HCI, AXP, TIXT, UNFI, JAZZ, PVH, SPPP, CYD, XGN, CIM, T, BSY, MO, BXP, SIRI, INBX, AENT, PEP, PFSI, LENZ, FIHL, CWBC, SON, URGN, PSBD, ANIP, ARQ, APA, NEXT, SUI, GRDN, PLD

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Watchlist

CNE.TO, CGG.TO, DOO.TO, NFG.V, GRSL.V, SKE.TO, PTM.TO, EDR.TO, ARIS.TO, NXE.TO, SEA.TO, EQX.TO, NG.TO, SSRM.TO, LI.V, MTA.V, MDI.TO, AYA.TO, ITR.V, DML.TO, STC.TO, CG.TO, USA.TO, TXG.TO, SVM.TO, EPRX.TO, IMG.TO, ALS.TO, ARTG.V, NGD.TO, GGD.TO, OGC.TO, SXP.TO, K.TO, WPM.TO, FVI.TO, TRX.TO, DPM.TO, NUAG.TO, CSU.TO, TD.TO, IAU.TO, PAAS.TO, MRE.TO, GAU.TO, ELD.TO, OR.TO, AGI.TO, PD.TO, OLA.TO, FM.TO, TKO.TO, EDV.TO, WDO.TO, TFPM.TO, ASM.TO, DR.TO, ORA.TO, PPTA.TO, ERO.TO, ABX.TO, FNV.TO, JWEL.TO, BTO.TO, MAG.TO, AG.TO, URC.TO, CNL.TO, EMX.V, CS.TO, DXT.TO, SSL.TO, DFY.TO, HBM.TO, FURY.TO, SGD.V, ELVA.TO, BMO.TO, GFL.TO, FCR/UN.TO, LUG.TO, WN.TO, REI/UN.TO, CGY.TO, PET.TO, CEF.TO, NWH/UN.TO, SII.TO, ATD.TO, URE.TO, CF.TO, KNT.TO, FAR.TO, ENB.TO, BEI/UN.TO, HLF.TO, ATZ.TO, LAC.TO, CHP/UN.TO, SRU/UN.TO, ARG.TO, AAUC.TO, GEI.TO, KMP/UN.TO, LUN.TO, AP/UN.TO, NFI.TO, TAL.TO, NVA.TO, TRP.TO, AIM.TO, TSND.TO, IIP/UN.TO, TF.TO, CEU.TO, TFII.TO, RUS.TO, CRR/UN.TO, MEG.TO, PPL.TO, SIA.TO, GRT/UN.TO, CVO.TO, IPO.TO, NXR/UN.TO, TMQ.TO, CU.TO, HITI.V, MI/UN.TO, POU.TO, BCE.TO, CNQ.TO, TRZ.TO, MFI.TO, NWC.TO, TCW.TO, BTE.TO, WTE.TO, CTC/A.TO, AIF.TO, IMO.TO, CM.TO, AD/UN.TO, BBD/B.TO, H.TO, HR/UN.TO, RCI/B.TO, SAP.TO, EFX.TO, MFC.TO, SLF.TO, AAV.TO, T.TO, AND.TO, GWO.TO

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