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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 2025-8-20

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-8-20. 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.

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $842,546 while calls sold reached $946,791. Puts bought totaled $3,782,000, and puts sold generated $73,192,000 in premium collected. Total premium was $69,305,755.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: The significant premium collected from put selling dominates the flow, far outweighing the bearish put buying. This indicates institutions are positioning with confidence that shares will hold above key levels.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $11,464,120 versus $6,987,012 sold. Put premium bought totaled $11,772,685 while puts sold generated $17,041,617 in premium collected. Total premium was $9,746,040.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying combined with heavy put selling supports a constructive outlook. Institutions appear confident in upside continuation and stability above current levels.

Newmont Corporation (NEM)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $11,590,935 versus $2,307,661 sold. No meaningful put activity. Total premium was $9,283,274.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Clear institutional preference for calls with minimal bearish activity highlights positive positioning toward gold exposure through Newmont.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $52,182,483 while $43,958,567 was sold. Put premium bought was $52,503,269 while puts sold generated $53,206,510 in premium collected. Total premium was $8,927,157.
Sentiment: Mixed leaning bullish
Analysis: Heavy flows on both sides, but put selling tipped the balance positive. Institutions show willingness to collect premium while maintaining exposure, signaling confidence in Palantir holding support.

Gold Fields Limited (GFI)
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $10,826,610 versus $3,731,220 sold. Put premium bought was $321,000. Total premium was $6,774,390.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong skew toward call activity reflects constructive positioning in the gold miner space, aligning with sector strength.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $5,923,109 against $1,407,255 sold. Put premium bought was $2,042,786 versus $1,414,841 sold. Total premium was $3,887,909.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Positive flows were driven by net call buying and moderate put selling, suggesting institutional participants favor further upside.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
Options Activity: Calls showed small activity with $29,322 bought versus $19,176 sold. Puts bought totaled $4,450,900 while puts sold generated $7,944,344 in premium collected. Total premium was $3,503,590.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: The dominance of put selling over put buying indicates institutions are expressing confidence that shares will remain stable or move higher despite broader market caution.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO)
Options Activity: Only notable activity was $2,360,000 in puts sold, generating premium collected. Total premium was $2,360,000.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Exclusively driven by put selling, showing institutions positioning with confidence that downside risk is limited.

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $3,210,975 versus $607,657 sold. Put premium bought was $3,653,192 while puts sold generated $3,223,161 in premium collected. Total premium was $2,173,287.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Flows balanced between calls and puts, but the presence of put selling keeps sentiment constructive as institutions look for stability.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,917,657 versus $326,014 sold. Put premium bought was $11,400 while puts sold generated $581,500 in premium collected. Total premium was $2,161,743.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying combined with modest put selling highlights institutional confidence in continued strength in cybersecurity.

Roblox Corporation (RBLX)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,453,138. Put premium bought was $84,750 while puts sold generated $371,571 in premium collected. Total premium was $1,739,959.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Activity leaned toward calls with reinforcement from put selling, signaling institutions are positioning for upside in Roblox.

DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)
Options Activity: Sole activity was $1,725,000 in puts sold, generating premium collected. Total premium was $1,725,000.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: The trade was entirely put selling, indicating clear institutional conviction that shares will hold above current levels.

Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2,396,655 versus $742,015 sold. Small put selling of $40,025. Total premium was $1,694,665.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying with supplemental put selling reflects positive positioning toward further gains.

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $217,760 versus $134,000 sold. Puts sold generated $1,458,500 in premium collected. Total premium was $1,542,260.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Put selling was the defining trade, reflecting institutional confidence in stability for Salesforce shares.

Amer Sports, Inc. (AS)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,512,400 with no other meaningful activity. Total premium was $1,512,400.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Pure call buying highlights directional bullish interest in Amer Sports.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $6,375,101 versus $4,696,301 sold. Put premium bought was $3,454,443 while puts sold generated $3,247,887 in premium collected. Total premium was $1,472,244.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Positive net flow came from strong call buying and supplemental put selling, suggesting institutions continue leaning bullish on Amazon.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $5,865,149 versus $4,531,381 sold. Put premium bought was $5,035,573 while puts sold generated $5,014,146 in premium collected. Total premium was $1,312,341.
Sentiment: Mixed leaning bullish
Analysis: Balanced flows across calls and puts, but the presence of put selling skews positioning slightly positive for Robinhood.

Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS)
Options Activity: Sole activity was $1,265,000 in puts sold, generating premium collected. Total premium was $1,265,000.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Pure put selling signals institutions are expressing confidence that shares will hold above support.

Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (AEHR)
Options Activity: Minimal activity except $1,234,240 in puts sold, generating premium collected. Total premium was $1,220,240.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Activity was defined by put selling, a straightforward bullish signal on AEHR.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $3,928,192 versus $2,763,833 sold. Put premium bought was $491,938 while puts sold generated $505,675 in premium collected. Total premium was $1,178,096.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Balanced activity leaned positive due to call buying and supplemental put selling, suggesting institutional confidence in continued upside.

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
Options Activity: Only notable activity was $1,018,520 in puts sold, generating premium collected. Total premium was $1,018,520.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: The trade was entirely put selling, signaling confidence in CEG stability.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,458,694 versus $455,115 sold. No notable put activity. Total premium was $1,003,579.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Positive activity reflects institutional preference for upside exposure.

SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (SLS)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,018,010 versus $32,355 sold. No meaningful put activity. Total premium was $985,655.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Concentrated call buying shows directional bullish conviction.

Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1,204,974 versus $1,282,539 sold. Put premium bought was $601,193 while puts sold generated $1,599,503 in premium collected. Total premium was $920,745.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Despite call selling, the strong put selling shifted sentiment constructive as institutions collected premium with confidence in stability.

Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $774,462. Puts bought totaled $90,656 while puts sold generated $231,570 in premium collected. Total premium was $915,376.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Activity leaned positive with call buying supported by put selling, reflecting confidence in upside potential.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2,509,082 versus $2,213,844 sold. Put premium bought was $305,284 while puts sold generated $870,075 in premium collected. Total premium was $860,029.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Flows leaned constructive with balanced calls and supportive put selling, suggesting institutional confidence.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $50,515. Puts sold generated $782,000 in premium collected. Total premium was $832,515.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Premium collected from put selling dominated activity, signaling confidence in Apollo’s price stability.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $240,745 versus $10,080 sold. Puts sold generated $599,640 in premium collected. Total premium was $830,305.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Flow was dominated by put selling and modest call buying, positioning institutions favorably on CrowdStrike.

Galaxy Digital Inc. (GLXY)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $759,215 versus $43,860 sold. Puts sold generated $89,035 in premium collected. Total premium was $804,390.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Call buying was the core driver, with supplemental put selling adding conviction toward upside in crypto exposure.

iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $7,522,844 versus $3,179,680 sold. Put premium bought was $511,033 while puts sold generated $5,422,349 in premium collected. Total premium was $9,254,480.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Significant call buying alongside large put selling underscores institutional confidence in Ethereum upside and stability.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $13,179,997 versus $8,491,314 sold. Put premium bought was $2,194,238 while puts sold generated $5,110,919 in premium collected. Total premium was $7,605,364.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Institutions showed strong bullish conviction through call buying and put selling, confirming constructive positioning toward Bitcoin.

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2,109,306 versus $1,770,463 sold. Put premium bought was $509,125 while puts sold generated $5,285,080 in premium collected. Total premium was $5,114,798.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Heavy put selling defines the activity, signaling institutions are confident in long-duration bonds holding levels despite rate uncertainty.

Tickers: LLY, AMD, NEM, PLTR, GFI, GOOGL, UPS, CRDO, MRVL, PANW, RBLX, DXCM, FUTU, CRM, AS, AMZN, HOOD, KRYS, AEHR, UBER, CEG, DK, SLS, WMT, ETSY, WULF, APO, CRWD, GLXY, ETHA, IBIT, TLT

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 2025-8-20

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.

Bullish (BLSH)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $92,405 with thirty days to expiry, with no notable put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions opened new positions in September calls, with activity suggesting fresh bullish exposure as spot trades well below the strike, highlighting speculative upside conviction.

IREN Limited (IREN)
Options Activity: Call buying of $822,540 dominated, with no meaningful call selling or put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions targeted long-dated November calls, with activity suggesting new positioning. The flow reflects conviction that IREN can extend higher over the coming months.

PG&E Corporation (PCG)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $78,156, with no notable call selling or put flow.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions accumulated September calls with thirty days to expiry. The activity suggests new positioning as spot trades below the strike, reflecting speculative upside interest.

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (GLXY)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $540,965 across both near-term and January 2026 expirations. In addition, institutions collected $89,035 in premium through put selling with two days to expiry.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions expressed strong conviction in Galaxy Digital through both long-dated call buying and near-term put selling. The combination of premium collected on puts and accumulation of upside exposure points to a broad bullish stance.

Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
Options Activity: Call buying reached $89,140 with nine days to expiry, with no notable put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Heavy short-dated call demand signals aggressive institutional positioning for near-term upside into the August expiration.

ServiceNow, Inc. (SERV)
Options Activity: Institutions collected $523,381 in premium through put selling, with no call activity of note.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Strong premium collected through September puts reflects confidence that ServiceNow will hold above support. The activity suggests new positioning and highlights institutional conviction.

NextDecade Corporation (NEXT)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $286,979, while put selling added $20,033 in premium collected.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions accumulated January 2026 calls while also collecting premium from put sales, signaling conviction in higher prices over the long term.

MBIA Inc. (MBI)
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $302,205, alongside $20,006 in premium collected from put selling.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions leaned bullish with both call accumulation and put premium collection, including long-dated December exposure. The activity suggests positioning for sustained upside into year-end.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $269,654, with no notable puts.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: September call demand with thirty days to expiry reflects new bullish positioning, as institutions show confidence in near-term strength.

Bumble Inc. (BMBL)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $237,000, with no meaningful puts.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions accumulated September calls with thirty days to expiry, signaling fresh positioning for upside momentum in Bumble.

Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $2,322,803, with no notable put activity.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Large post-earnings call demand across September and October expirations reflects strong conviction in continued upside. Institutions showed clear confidence in Futu sustaining strength.

Amer Sports Inc. (AS)
Options Activity: Call buying reached $1,512,400, with no notable puts.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions aggressively accumulated September calls with thirty days to expiry, underscoring bullish conviction in Amer Sports.

Roblox Corporation (RBLX)
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $591,300 with twenty-three days to expiry, with no notable puts.
Sentiment: Bullish.
Analysis: Institutions targeted near-term calls in Roblox, with activity suggesting new positioning for upside in the weeks ahead.

Tickers: BLSH, IREN, PCG, GLXY, ARM, SERV, NEXT, MBI, CLMT, BMBL, FUTU, AS, RBLX

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

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 13,545 (+0.7%)
Price: USD 385.06
Total Value: USD 5,215,601

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 9,362 (+0.5%)
Price: USD 392.24
Total Value: USD 3,672,178

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 9,477 (+0.5%)
Price: USD 381.12
Total Value: USD 3,611,889

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,209 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 380.44
Total Value: USD 1,981,694

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,441 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 387.07
Total Value: USD 1,718,969

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,049 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 383.79
Total Value: USD 1,553,954

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL)
Buyer: BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,838 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 382.82
Total Value: USD 1,086,447

GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc (PEW)
Buyer: Marc A. Nemati (President and CEO, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 5.34
Total Value: USD 106,798

Kayne Anderson MLP/Midstream Investment Co (KYN)
Buyer: James C. Baker (President, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+3.1%)
Price: USD 12.20
Total Value: USD 305,000

Global Partners LP (GLP)
Buyer: Global GP LLC (General Partner)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+4.1%)
Price: USD 50.78
Total Value: USD 253,900

Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM)
Buyer: Thomas L. Carter Jr (CEO, President, and Chairman, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 21,000 (+0.6%)
Price: USD 12.03
Total Value: USD 252,620

Medalist Diversified REIT Inc (MDRR)
Buyer: Frank Kavanaugh (Chairman, CEO & President, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 17,525 (+313.7%)
Price: USD 11.24
Total Value: USD 196,981

FrontView REIT Inc (FVR)
Buyer: Stephen Preston (Chairman, Co-CEO and Co-President, Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 14,831 (+64.7%)
Price: USD 13.18
Total Value: USD 195,473

US Insider Sales

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 39,676 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 257.97
Total Value: USD 10,235,067

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 35,193 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 259.29
Total Value: USD 9,125,196

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 26,505 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 260.29
Total Value: USD 6,898,981

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: G. Michael Sievert (President and CEO, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 22,500 (-6.3%)
Price: USD 257.17
Total Value: USD 5,786,325

Cloudflare Inc (NET)
Seller: Matthew Prince (CEO & Board Co-Chair, Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 14,896 (-25.4%)
Price: USD 196.11
Total Value: USD 2,921,308

Cloudflare Inc (NET)
Seller: Matthew Prince (CEO & Board Co-Chair, Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 11,555 (-20.7%)
Price: USD 190.36
Total Value: USD 2,199,634

Cloudflare Inc (NET)
Seller: Matthew Prince (CEO & Board Co-Chair, Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 11,694 (-16.6%)
Price: USD 195.23
Total Value: USD 2,282,990

Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Seller: Jason M. Hollar (Chief Executive Officer, Officer)
Shares Sold: 22,957 (-10.3%)
Price: USD 150.40
Total Value: USD 3,452,733

Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Seller: Deborah Weitzman (CEO, PSS Segment, Officer)
Shares Sold: 21,367 (-28.6%)
Price: USD 150.53
Total Value: USD 3,216,375

Tempur Sealy International Inc (TPX)
Seller: Clifford H. Buster III (CEO of Tempur Sealy, Officer)
Shares Sold: 70,134 (-25.0%)
Price: USD 81.20
Total Value: USD 5,694,572

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)
Seller: Vagn O. Sorensen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,300 (-38.6%)
Price: USD 330.04
Total Value: USD 3,399,412

SEI Investments Co (SEIC)
Seller: Ryan Hicke (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 35,000 (-17.0%)
Price: USD 88.30
Total Value: USD 3,090,500

CDN Insider Purchases

STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
Buyer: Hirsch, Jeffrey (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+102.7%)
Price: USD 12.78
Total Value: USD 191,700

Rackla Metals Inc (RAK)
Buyer: Gubbins Cox, Alejandro Emiliano (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.71
Total Value: CAD 213,000

Mattr Corp (MATR)
Buyer: Hibben, Alan Roy (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 35,000 (+70.6%)
Price: CAD 10.87
Total Value: CAD 380,555

Pollard Banknote Ltd (PBL)
Buyer: Versterre, Jeffrey (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,407
Price: CAD 20.93
Total Value: CAD 50,379

New Stratus Energy Inc. (formerly Red Rock Energy Inc.)
Buyer: Felesky, Wade Robert Arthur (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+4.2%)
Price: CAD 0.50
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Rottenstone Gold Inc (SK)
Buyer: Kalt, Ryan (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 51,500 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 0.29
Total Value: CAD 14,904

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Flax, Catherine (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+100.0%)
Price: USD 11.85
Total Value: USD 59,250

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Naudie, Margot (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 3,000
Price: CAD 16.52
Total Value: CAD 49,545

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 3.84
Total Value: CAD 768,000

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 3.84
Total Value: CAD 768,000

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.61
Total Value: CAD 60,700

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.61
Total Value: CAD 60,700

Advantage Energy Ltd (AAV)
Buyer: Farb, Daniel Stuart (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+52.6%)
Price: USD 7.54
Total Value: USD 942,750

Auxly Cannabis Group Inc (XLY)
Buyer: Alves, Hugo M. (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 439,000 (+1.4%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 74,586

Great Pacific Gold Corp (GPAC)
Buyer: McCunn, Gregory John (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+32.1%)
Price: CAD 0.35
Total Value: CAD 35,400

G2 Goldfields Inc (GTWO)
Buyer: Stow, Stephen William Canning (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+54.1%)
Price: CAD 3.00
Total Value: CAD 60,000

1911 Gold Corp (AUMB)
Buyer: Schultz, Blair (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 25,000

CDN Insider Sales

MDA Space Ltd (MDA)
Seller: Greenley, Michael Philip James (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,009,300 (-89.6%)
Price: CAD 45.00
Total Value: CAD 45,418,500

MDA Space Ltd (MDA)
Seller: Johnson, Holly Lynn (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 40,620 (-53.9%)
Price: CAD 45.80
Total Value: CAD 1,860,396

Storagevault Canada Inc (SVI)
Seller: Simpson, Alan Arthur (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 92,500 (-14.8%)
Price: CAD 4.72
Total Value: CAD 436,600

Storagevault Canada Inc (SVI)
Seller: Simpson, Alan Arthur (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 7,500 (-1.2%)
Price: CAD 4.73
Total Value: CAD 35,459

Skeena Resources Ltd (SKE)
Seller: Parry, Craig Andrew (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-6.2%)
Price: CAD 20.48
Total Value: CAD 307,203

Sandstorm Gold Ltd (SSL)
Seller: Watson, Nolan Allan (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 490,000 (-22.9%)
Price: CAD 14.59
Total Value: CAD 7,151,060

Sterling Resources Ltd
Seller: Zuniga Pflucker, Manuel Pablo (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 531,850 (-4.1%)
Price: CAD 0.66
Total Value: CAD 351,021

Forte Minerals Corp (CUAU)
Seller: Ashton, Stephanie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 130,000 (-43.3%)
Price: CAD 0.72
Total Value: CAD 92,950

Forte Minerals Corp (CUAU)
Seller: Turnbull, Douglas Stewart (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-35.3%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 70,000

Forte Minerals Corp (CUAU)
Seller: Dalaire, Anna (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 75,000 (-31.2%)
Price: CAD 0.70
Total Value: CAD 52,500

Glass House Brands Inc.
Seller: Rosenwald III, James B. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-13.1%)
Price: USD 7.48
Total Value: USD 149,600

Black Iron Inc (BKI)
Seller: RAB Capital Holdings Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,009,000 (-3.2%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 148,323

Institutional Spotlight: August 20,2025

X4 Pharmaceuticals (XFOR) – Biotechnology Value Fund LP, led by Mark Lampert, disclosed ownership of 2,243,659 shares, representing a 9.90% stake in the company. This sizable position underscores the firm’s conviction in the biotech name, placing it just below the 10% reporting threshold and highlighting significant institutional sponsorship.

Olo Inc. (OLO) – Glazer Capital LLC, managed by Paul Glazer, reported holding 7,709,679 shares, amounting to a 6.38% ownership position. The accumulation reflects meaningful exposure to the digital restaurant platform and signals continued institutional confidence in the stock’s trajectory.

CervoMed Inc. (CRVO) – RA Capital Management LLC, under the leadership of Peter Kolchinsky, has taken a notable position of 1,026,937 shares, equal to 9.90% ownership. This strong commitment from a healthcare-focused fund reinforces institutional backing for the clinical-stage biotech.

Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) – Durable Capital Partners LP, led by former T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Henry Ellenbogen, disclosed ownership of 1,454,490 shares, translating to a 5.70% stake. This position points to sustained interest in the insurance distribution company from a long-term growth-oriented investor.

Crowd Wellness Ventures (CRWV) – Jane Street Group LLC reported ownership of 19,994,532 shares, or 5.40% of the company. The scale of this position highlights the firm’s presence as a significant holder and suggests a strategic commitment to the name.

EM Ltd. (EM) – Hillhouse Investment Management Ltd. disclosed a substantial position of 62,367,293 shares, representing a commanding 14.40% ownership stake. This level of investment underscores Hillhouse’s long-term confidence and establishes it as a cornerstone institutional holder.

PAR Technology (PAR) – Voss Capital LLC reported ownership of 2,394,334 shares, equating to a 5.90% stake in the company. The position reflects growing institutional interest and adds another established investor to PAR’s shareholder base.

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) – Saba Capital Management LP, run by Boaz Weinstein, disclosed ownership of 295,200 shares, marking a 5.04% holding. Saba’s involvement signals continued hedge fund interest in closed-end funds, where it has been an active participant across the sector.

Tickers: XFOR, OLO, CRVO, GSHD, CRWV, EM, PAR, BCV

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 Momentum Watchlist

FLYX, ARRY, TNYA, INVZ, BTAI, SHLS, NXT, CRVS, TPST, FSLR, VVPR, NVNO, NU, GNS, LYFT, COYA, VOR, VNRX, PBYI, ZETA, SNDX, OSCR, VSTM, IZEA, NEPH, STOK, NKTX, GRCE, FINV, HOVR, ARQT, FROG, SLS, SPOT, ATRA, GNLX, NEE, BILI, CEE, TERN, GRRR, CHWY, ONC, PDD, RSI, GTM, WING, LTH, IMNM, UAMY, ENTA, IVA, ASND, TVTX, MD, IREN, HOOD, MELI, KALA, ACLX, TEM, WULF, INTC, DKNG, NTRA, AES, COMM, TATT, WGS, CVS, BNTC, FNMA, HALO, CDTX, LUV, KYMR, PVLA, PLNT, VRNS, CRMD, DOCS, ORKA, ANEB, SXT, CNTA, CYBR, EBAY, ENLV, FDMT, UAN, AFRM, EYPT, SNWV, DAL, DNA, CVNA, CORZ, AS, VEEV, CHMI, ETON, LEVI, SEG, PTGX, ASMB, ABT, OUT, CMPS, GO, JEQ, SE, UAL, HUM, AMSC, ATRO, DBVT, STNE, TBPH, CBOE, NVAX, HDB, ALHC, XGN, CMCL, COGT, EQT, ASC, SNOA, QTIH, AUPH, SNY, PENN, ALNY, CYD, TBT, FIGS, TIGO, SGHC, UBER, INDV, DXCM, LMFA, RDDT, APP, COSM, PEP, RYTM, VIK, ATAT, LEN, MDT, JNJ, LITE, EZPW, HYMC, XMTR, LBTYA, WRBY

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

ONC.TO, BLDP.TO, IAU.TO, ITR.V, WRN.TO, KBL.TO, CGG.TO, MDA.TO, HITI.V, GAU.TO, SSRM.TO, NWC.TO, TRZ.TO, TSND.TO, CG.TO, CNL.TO, NDM.TO, SLI.V, KNT.TO, K.TO, AGI.TO, OGC.TO, NGD.TO, ASM.TO, EQX.TO, ABX.TO, IMG.TO, DPM.TO, GGD.TO, SPB.TO, ELD.TO, GWO.TO, TXG.TO, BTO.TO, SIS.TO, EDV.TO, SSL.TO, QBR/B.TO, PBH.TO, EMP/A.TO, III.TO, VNP.TO, TFPM.TO, KEY.TO

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