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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 2025-4-9
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-4-9. 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.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions were aggressive on both sides of the tape, with significant call buying and put selling. While there was also substantial put buying, the dominance of call buying ($334.75M) and put selling ($272.97M) strongly outweighed bearish positioning.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $334,751,174 — Put Premium Sold: $272,977,705
Expectations: With over $259M in net bullish premium, institutions are expressing confidence in upside continuation or stability in NVDA. The selling of puts shows a strong belief that price will remain above key levels.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High put buying of $88.53M was outpaced by $119.73M in put selling, a bullish signal. Despite modest call activity, the net premium suggests institutions favor price support at current or slightly lower levels.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $119,738,026 — Net Premium: $29,537,752
Expectations: The bullish skew in put selling implies confidence that AMD will hold above support, possibly preparing for another leg higher or stabilizing after volatility.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Dominated by bullish call buying at $15.54M, while put activity was light and skewed toward put selling.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $15,539,585 — Put Premium Sold: $3,788,448
Expectations: Institutions are positioning for upside in JPM, or at minimum, stability, as reflected by both active call buying and supportive put selling.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying came in strong at $12.26M, while put activity was minimal.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $12,258,516 — Net Premium: $11,994,344
Expectations: This reflects aggressive positioning for a potential rebound or breakout in PENN, with institutions targeting upside.
Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: While there was considerable put buying, it was far outweighed by put selling and a moderate amount of call buying.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $23,476,737 — Net Premium: $11,917,800
Expectations: The heavy put selling shows bullish sentiment, implying institutional confidence in price stability or support holding in Citigroup.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light call buying was far outweighed by aggressive put selling near $9.38M.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $9,380,960 — Net Premium: $8,916,791
Expectations: This aggressive put selling indicates institutions are positioning for price stability and possible upside in FSLR.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions showed a bullish lean with heavy call buying at $25.7M and reduced put selling.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $25,704,820 — Net Premium: $8,812,087
Expectations: The data suggests bullish interest in Amazon with expectations for continued strength or upside movement.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Pure call buying activity totaling $7.69M, with no offsetting puts or call selling.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $7,692,400 — Net Premium: $7,692,400
Expectations: Institutions are positioning directly for upside in MDGL, showing conviction in a directional move higher.
Nextracker Inc. (NXT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling of $12.91M and some call buying reflect a clear bullish bias.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $12,907,906 — Net Premium: $6,759,612
Expectations: Institutions are showing confidence in price support, with put selling signaling expectations for the stock to hold or advance.
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of nearly $7M with minimal call selling and no put activity.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $6,958,497 — Net Premium: $6,228,777
Expectations: Bullish stance with institutions targeting upside continuation or a reversal from recent weakness.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying exceeded any bearish flow, with $6.44M in calls and light put activity.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $6,444,423 — Net Premium: $6,227,703
Expectations: Positioning favors upside or rebound scenarios, with institutions collecting put premium as support holds.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Single large block of call buying and significant put selling signal bullish expectations.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $2,437,500 — Put Premium Sold: $3,641,996
Expectations: Institutions are favoring a bounce or stability in MCD, with limited downside protection taken.
89bio, Inc. (ETNB)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: A single large block of put buying at $5.55M, with no bullish offset.
Total Values: Put Premium Bought: $5,551,560 — Net Premium: -$5,551,560
Expectations: The lone bearish trade implies institutional concern about downside or a hedge against other exposure.
Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Focused call buying of $2.71M with one sizable put sell.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $2,714,010 — Put Premium Sold: $2,752,000
Expectations: Institutions expect upside continuation, showing confidence through both bullish calls and put selling.
PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Significant put buying at $34.1M was counterbalanced by heavier put selling at $40.4M, and moderate call flow.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $40,394,564 — Net Premium: $5,166,029
Expectations: Despite put buying, the heavier selling indicates some bullish conviction. However, flow remains mixed with potential hedging.
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Mixed flow with bullish bias due to stronger put selling and call buying.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $5,227,614 — Net Premium: $5,077,680
Expectations: Institutions appear confident that support will hold, with expectations for stability or slow upside.
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish flow tilted by strong call buying and put selling totaling $9.46M.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $6,541,752 — Put Premium Sold: $9,461,541
Expectations: Bullish positioning points to expectations for continuation or defense of current levels.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: No call activity and $4.43M in put selling. Despite put sales, lack of bullish bets skews sentiment.
Total Values: Put Premium Sold: $4,430,982 — Net Premium: $4,316,982
Expectations: Flow shows limited optimism, with institutions possibly hedging or collecting premium under assumption of stability.
NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying was met with strong put selling, reflecting bullish confidence.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $3,325,278 — Put Premium Sold: $6,252,426
Expectations: Institutions are leaning bullish with expectations for upside follow-through or a defense of current support.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying and put selling drive the bullish case.
Total Values: Call Premium Bought: $3,574,769 — Put Premium Sold: $2,038,000
Expectations: Institutions are positioning for upside potential or a sustained rebound.
Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-4-9
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.
Capri Holdings (CPRI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of bullish call buys hit the tape for expiration on April 17, 2025, with 8 days to expiry. Multiple multi-sweep and box-trade transactions took place across the $16 strike, with premium levels increasing as spot price rose throughout the session. Notably, a large-sized sweep at 12:07:47 triggered above prior open interest, signaling conviction in near-term upside.
Total Values: $449,535 in premium paid
Strike Price: $16
Expectations: With the spot price ranging between $13.45 and $13.71 during the trades, these $16 call buys suggest bullish positioning for a breakout above resistance. Traders are anticipating a move higher within the next 8 days, with confidence strong enough to initiate new positions above current levels.
Snap Inc. (SNAP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish call sweeps were detected for expirations on May 16 and May 23, 2025, with 37 and 44 days to expiry, respectively. Both trades came in as multi-sweep orders. The May 23 trade at the $7.50 strike exceeded prior open interest, indicating a new bullish position. The May 16 $9 strike was further out-of-the-money, suggesting anticipation of a stronger upside move.
Total Values: $277,072 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7.50 and $9
Expectations: With the spot price around $7.37 at the time of the trades, buyers are positioning for a significant move higher. The $7.50 strike is near the money and reflects near-term bullishness, while the $9 strike reflects a more aggressive upside expectation over the next five to six weeks.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A substantial series of put sales focused on the $187 strike expiring on April 17, 2025, with 8 days to expiry. The trades occurred across multiple exchanges including C2, ARCA, EDGX, and PHLX, with multi-sweep activity indicating coordinated execution. The total premium collected exceeded $39 million. While the open interest stood at 46,777 contracts, the trade size suggests a high-conviction stance heading into expiration.
Total Values: $39,226,690 in premium collected
Strike Price: $187
Expectations: With spot prices around $174.29 to $174.49 at the time of execution, and following a sharp four-month decline from a high of $243.71 to a low of $171.73, this concentrated put selling reflects bullish sentiment. Traders are expressing confidence that IWM will remain above the $187 strike within the next 8 days, potentially signaling a short-term bottom or stabilization after a prolonged waterfall decline.
SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish call activity surged for the June 20, 2025 expiration, with 72 days to expiry. A concentrated wave of call buying hit both the $4 and $5 strikes, with multiple trades tagged as size greater than prior open interest—indicating aggressive accumulation. The flow included CBOE, multi-sweep, and box-trade executions, signaling widespread participation.
Total Values: $1,456,080 in premium paid
Strike Price: $4 and $5
Expectations: With the spot price at $9.59 during execution, these deep-in-the-money call buys reflect high-conviction bullish sentiment. Traders are locking in long exposure with leverage and ample time, suggesting expectations for sustained upside continuation through the early summer months.
C3.ai Inc. (AI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A high-value put sale at the $22.50 strike for the June 20, 2025 expiration (72 days to expiry) came through as a multi-sweep order marked above prior open interest. The trade collected over half a million in premium and was executed well above the current spot price.
Total Values: $532,630 in premium collected
Strike Price: $22.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $18.83 during execution, this elevated strike put sale reflects strong bullish conviction. The trader is expressing confidence that AI will recover and remain above $22.50 over the next two months, collecting premium in the process and betting on a rebound from current levels.
New Gold Inc. (NGD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A multi-sweep call buy at the $4.50 strike for the January 16, 2026 expiration (282 days to expiry) was flagged above prior open interest, signaling a new long-term bullish position.
Total Values: $139,590 in premium paid
Strike Price: $4.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $3.24, this trade is a bet on continued upside over the next nine months. The buyer is positioning for a breakout well above current levels, targeting a long-dated move higher in NGD.
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A sizable long-dated call sweep targeted the $27 strike for September 18, 2026, with 527 days to expiry. The trade was flagged as size greater than prior open interest, highlighting bullish accumulation.
Total Values: $240,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $27
Expectations: With the spot price at $11.40, this deep out-of-the-money call reflects a long-term bullish bet on significant upside. The trader anticipates MARA could more than double in value over the next year and a half.
Uber Technologies (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A multi-sweep put sale at the $65 strike for the July 18, 2025 expiration (100 days to expiry) was executed above prior open interest. The trade collected over $1.7 million in premium.
Total Values: $1,704,450 in premium collected
Strike Price: $65
Expectations: With the spot price at $69.65, the trader is betting that Uber will remain above $65 over the next three months. This put sale reflects confidence in price stability or further upside, allowing premium to be collected from below-market support.
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A $26 strike put was sold via multi-sweep for the May 16, 2025 expiration, with 37 days to expiry. The trade was flagged as size greater than prior open interest, signaling new bullish positioning.
Total Values: $719,803 in premium collected
Strike Price: $26
Expectations: With the spot price at $27.99, this put sale shows confidence that HIMS will hold above the $26 level in the near term. The trader is collecting premium by expressing a bullish stance through downside support.
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A significant surge in call buying occurred for the September 19, 2025 expiration, with 163 days to expiry. The $24 strike was heavily targeted through box-trades, multi-sweeps, and exchange prints across multiple venues including CBOE, PHLX, ISE, and MRX. Total premium paid exceeded $6.9 million, with the bulk concentrated near the same strike, reflecting institutional-sized bullish positioning.
Total Values: $6,958,497 in premium paid
Strike Price: $24
Expectations: With the spot price ranging from $9.71 to $10.42 during execution, this aggressive out-of-the-money call buying represents a high-conviction bet on a long-term recovery or re-rating in KVUE. The $24 strike implies traders are targeting a more than double move from current levels by late Q3 2025, likely based on catalysts or anticipated turnaround momentum.
Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Two back-to-back call buys at the $3 strike were recorded for the May 16, 2025 expiration, with 37 days to expiry. Both trades were marked as size greater than prior open interest and executed via multi-sweep and ARCA.
Total Values: $70,129 in premium paid
Strike Price: $3
Expectations: With the spot price at $2.68, these near-the-money call buys suggest traders are betting on short-term upside in SPCE, possibly in anticipation of a rebound or news catalyst before expiration.
Vonage Holdings (VG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple waves of call buying were observed across April 17, May 16, and January 16, 2026 expirations. Activity focused on the $10 and $7.50 strikes with various sweeps and prints across C2, ARCA, BOX, and MIAX. Notable size accumulated at the $10 strike for near-term expiries.
Total Values: $259,100 in premium paid
Strike Price: $10 and $7.50
Expectations: With spot prices ranging from $8.27 to $9.03, the $10 call activity points to expectations for a short-term rally. The long-dated January 2026 $7.50 call trade signals confidence in sustained upside over the next nine months.
PureCycle Technologies (PCT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large multi-sweep call buy hit the tape at the $7 strike for July 18, 2025, with 100 days to expiry. The size exceeded prior open interest and stood out due to the sharp premium sigma reading.
Total Values: $550,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7
Expectations: With the spot price at $6.42, this slightly out-of-the-money call buy indicates expectations for PCT to reclaim and break above the $7 level this summer. The trade reflects bullish conviction backed by substantial size.
iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A multi-sweep call buy at the $26.50 strike for May 16, 2025 expiration, with 37 days to expiry, was flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $531,695 in premium paid
Strike Price: $26.50
Expectations: With spot price at $28.10, this in-the-money call buy reflects confidence in continued upside or a leveraged long position using options ahead of potential strength in silver prices.
Mattel Inc. (MAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A bullish call sweep targeted the $16 strike expiring April 17, 2025, with just 8 days to expiry. The order exceeded prior open interest, and the premium sigma was sharply elevated.
Total Values: $37,424 in premium paid
Strike Price: $16
Expectations: With the spot price at $16.10, this near-the-money call suggests a short-term bet on upside continuation into expiration week.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large long-dated multi-sweep call buy was placed at the $210 strike for the January 16, 2026 expiration, with 282 days to expiry.
Total Values: $847,090 in premium paid
Strike Price: $210
Expectations: With spot price at $182.67, the $210 strike call reflects a longer-term bullish stance on the semiconductor sector, targeting breakout potential through early 2026.
Okta Inc. (OKTA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A block trade at the $110 strike for the March 20, 2026 expiration (345 days to expiry) was executed on ARCA. The trade was marked as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $486,000 in premium paid
Strike Price: $110
Expectations: With the spot price at $102.66, this slightly out-of-the-money call positions for a longer-term bullish move above $110 by Q1 2026.
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A $44 strike put was sold for January 16, 2026 expiration, with 282 days to expiry. The trade was flagged as size greater than prior open interest.
Total Values: $710,000 in premium collected
Strike Price: $44
Expectations: With the spot price at $46.13, the trader is betting that IBIT will stay above $44 through early next year. This premium-collecting strategy reflects bullish confidence in support holding above current levels.
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
Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA (ASPS)
Buyer: RITTS GREGORY J. (Chief Legal/Compliance Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+7.9%)
Price: USD 0.48
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 15.16
Total Value: USD 100,000
Codexis Inc (CDXS)
Buyer: Opaleye Management Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+1.1%)
Price: USD 1.98
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 9.70
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 15.39
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 29.55
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 13.79
Total Value: USD 100,000
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 11.85
Total Value: USD 100,000
PepGen Inc (PEPG)
Buyer: McArthur James G (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 41,500 (+66.5%)
Price: USD 1.15
Total Value: USD 47,725
RenovoRx Inc (RNXT)
Buyer: Agah Ramtin (Chief Medical Officer)
Shares Purchased: 26,000 (+2.5%)
Price: USD 0.84
Total Value: USD 21,840
PBF Energy Inc (PBF)
Buyer: Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 14.10
Total Value: USD 70,480
John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 875 (+inf%)
Price: USD 12.57
Total Value: USD 10,999
John Hancock Tax Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD)
Buyer: Wright Thomas Rowe (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 518 (+inf%)
Price: USD 21.30
Total Value: USD 11,033
United Health Products Inc (UEEC)
Buyer: Thom Brian David (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 32,000 (+3.0%)
Price: USD 0.24
Total Value: USD 7,680
Amplitech Group Inc (AMPG)
Buyer: Mazziota Daniel Richard (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+2.1%)
Price: USD 1.39
Total Value: USD 6,950
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,177.43
Total Value: USD 3,532
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,210.45
Total Value: USD 1,210
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 2 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,210.45
Total Value: USD 2,421
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,210.45
Total Value: USD 3,631
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,210.45
Total Value: USD 1,210
Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL)
Buyer: STAHL MURRAY (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 2 (+0.0%)
Price: USD 1,210.45
Total Value: USD 2,421
US Insider Sales
Leonardo DRS Inc (DRS)
Seller: Baylouny John (EVP and COO)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-2.5%)
Price: USD 31.96
Total Value: USD 100,000
BigBear.ai Holdings Inc (BBAI)
Seller: PANGIAM ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LLC (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-99.3%)
Price: USD 2.86
Total Value: USD 100,000
Odysight.AI Inc (ODYS)
Seller: Y.D. More Investments Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 2,280 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 5.90
Total Value: USD 13,452
CDN Insider Purchases
Canoe EIT Income Fund (EIT.UN)
Buyer: Chernoff, M. Bruce (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 30,700 (+3.6%)
Price: CAD 13.79
Total Value: CAD 423,301
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Morguard Corporation (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,900 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 5.48
Total Value: CAD 278,886
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Morguard Corporation (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 137,500
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Morguard Corporation (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 21,500 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 5.48
Total Value: CAD 117,900
Firm Capital Property Trust (FCD.UN)
Buyer: Smuschkowitz, Howard (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 21,300 (+14.2%)
Price: CAD 5.50
Total Value: CAD 117,086
Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 72,805 (+4.0%)
Price: CAD 0.90
Total Value: CAD 65,525
Total Energy Services Inc (TOT)
Buyer: Halyk, Daniel Kim (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 7,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 8.96
Total Value: CAD 62,720
PERSONAS SOCIAL INCORPORATED
Buyer: Itwaru, Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 483,333 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 32,625
Lara Exploration Ltd (LRA)
Buyer: MacIntyre, Christopher Randall (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 14,800 (+2.0%)
Price: CAD 1.37
Total Value: CAD 20,223
Power Metallic Mines Inc.
Buyer: Lynch, Terry (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 1.17
Total Value: CAD 11,678
Power Metallic Mines Inc.
Buyer: Lynch, Terry (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 11,450
PERSONAS SOCIAL INCORPORATED
Buyer: Itwaru, Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 9,200
Greenland Resources Inc (MOLY)
Buyer: Shiffman, Ruben (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 12,500 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.78
Total Value: CAD 9,750
PERSONAS SOCIAL INCORPORATED
Buyer: Itwaru, Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 8,000
Equinox Gold Corp (EQX)
Buyer: Smith, Gregory (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 870 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 8.23
Total Value: CAD 7,160
PERSONAS SOCIAL INCORPORATED
Buyer: Itwaru, Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 80,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 3,200
CMX Gold & Silver Corp (CXC)
Buyer: Clements, John David (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 30,000 (+5.5%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 1,950
Skyharbour Resources Ltd (SYH)
Buyer: Trimble, Jordan (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 0.31
Total Value: CAD 1,525
Supernova Metals Corp (SUPR)
Buyer: McGrath, Sean (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.49
Total Value: CAD 735
Quadro Resources Ltd.
Buyer: Coughlan, Terrance Barry (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 13,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CAD 0.03
Total Value: CAD 325
CDN Insider Sales
Silver Elephant Mining Corp (ELEF)
Seller: Lee, John (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 71,500 (-11.1%)
Price: CAD 0.16
Total Value: CAD 11,440
Silver Elephant Mining Corp (ELEF)
Seller: Lee, John (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 48,837 (-7.0%)
Price: CAD 0.16
Total Value: CAD 7,814
Canso Credit Income Fund (PBY.UN)
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,900 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 15.60
Total Value: CAD 29,640
Canso Credit Income Fund (PBY.UN)
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 300 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 15.60
Total Value: CAD 4,680
Canso Credit Income Fund (PBY.UN)
Seller: Lysander Funds Limited (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 15.64
Total Value: CAD 1,564
Institutional Spotlight: April 9, 2025
Tracking the Smart Money: Key Institutional Moves Across the Market
Institutional activity continued to shape the landscape on Wednesday, with several notable disclosures revealing fresh accumulation by prominent asset managers. Today’s filings signal a strategic wave of buying that could reflect high-conviction positions and deeper confidence in underlying fundamentals.
Encompass Capital Advisors LLC, led by Todd Kantor, disclosed a significant stake in Ineuron Pharmaceuticals (INR), reporting ownership of 773,861 shares, amounting to 5.08% of the company. The filing, timestamped 16:15:02, points to a meaningful bet on the biotechnology firm’s trajectory, underscoring Encompass’s interest in potentially undervalued healthcare assets with long-term growth potential.
Union Square Park Capital Management LLC, under the direction of Leon Zaltzman, revealed a robust equity position in Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings (SPWH). The firm now holds 2,076,878 shares, or 5.45% of the company, according to its latest 13G filing at 13:54:05. This stake suggests Union Square is positioning for a possible rebound in the specialty retail space, particularly within the outdoor sporting goods sector.
Separately, Brandes Investment Partners LP disclosed a major ownership position in Orion Group Holdings (ORN). The firm now controls 4,276,713 shares, equating to an 11.00% stake, as filed at 14:48:50. The size of this holding places Brandes firmly among ORN’s largest shareholders, signaling high conviction in the firm’s infrastructure and marine construction exposure amid continued government infrastructure spending.
In another major move, Karpus Management Inc filed its updated stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA), revealing ownership of 7,912,093 shares, which represents a commanding 33.93% of the outstanding shares. The disclosure at 10:20:32 indicates Karpus’s strategic accumulation of inflation-sensitive assets as interest rate expectations remain fluid. This level of control makes Karpus the dominant institutional force behind WIA, with significant potential influence over shareholder decisions and fund direction.
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 – 2025-04-04
GME, DERM, TISI, COOP, PFSI, VCRB, BOXX
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-04-04
CHP/UN.TO, NWC.TO, T.TO, EXE.TO
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