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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 2025-1-29

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-1-29. 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.

Concluding Observations:

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-1-29

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.

iQIYI (IQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sold PUT contracts with a strike price of $1.50, expiring on January 16, 2026 (352 days to expiry).
Total Values: $42,596
Strike Price: $1.50
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $2.155, meaning the put seller is confident that IQ will stay above $1.50.

SelectQuote (SLQT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $4, expiring on February 21, 2025 (23 days to expiry).
Total Values: $209,972
Strike Price: $4
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $4.225, making this an aggressive bullish bet that SLQT will rise above $4 before expiry.

Commvault Systems (CVLT)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Bought PUT contracts with a strike price of $145, expiring on February 21, 2025 (23 days to expiry).
Total Values: $464,000
Strike Price: $145
Expectations: With the spot price at $146.855, traders expect downside movement.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity:

• Sold CALL contracts with a strike price of $70, expiring on January 15, 2027 (716 days to expiry).
• Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $70, expiring on January 15, 2027 (716 days to expiry).
  Total Values: $4.4M combined
  Strike Price: $70
  Expectations: The simultaneous selling and buying of calls suggest a complex strategy, possibly a spread or synthetic play on long-term movement.

Constellation Energy (CEG)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Bought PUT contracts with a strike price of $340, expiring on March 21, 2025 (51 days to expiry).
Total Values: $3.3M
Strike Price: $340
Expectations: The spot price is $292.44, meaning the trade anticipates further downside movement or is a hedge.

Check Point Software (CHKP)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Bought PUT contracts with a strike price of $190, expiring on February 21, 2025 (23 days to expiry).
Total Values: $260,190
Strike Price: $190
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $204.27, indicating traders are positioning for a drop.

Sanofi (SNY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $52.50, expiring on February 21, 2025 (23 days to expiry).
Total Values: $510,000
Strike Price: $52.50
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $52.495, showing an expectation of an upward move.

Tesla (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Bought PUT contracts with a strike price of $407.50, expiring on February 7, 2025 (9 days to expiry).
Total Values: $1.67M
Strike Price: $407.50
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $387.295, indicating a bearish bet on further downside before expiry or hedging into earnings.

Uber Technologies (UBER)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity:

• Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $75, expiring on December 18, 2026 (688 days to expiry).
• Sold CALL contracts with a strike price of $70, expiring on June 20, 2025 (142 days to expiry).
  Total Values: $2.1M combined
  Strike Price: $70 – $75
  Expectations: The spot price is $66.63, meaning the near-term call selling suggests limited upside, while the long-term call buying signals a bullish long-term view.

Apple (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Sold CALL contracts with a strike price of $200, expiring on June 20, 2025 (142 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2.1M
Strike Price: $200
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $236.395, suggesting traders anticipate limited upside movement.

Boeing (BA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $190, expiring on January 16, 2026 (352 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2.8M
Strike Price: $190
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $173.13, indicating an expectation for a significant rebound.

Barrick Gold (GOLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought CALL contracts with a strike price of $17, expiring on March 21, 2025 (51 days to expiry).
Total Values: $2.1M
Strike Price: $17
Expectations: The stock’s spot price is $15.895, implying an expectation for upside movement.

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

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 10.27
Total Value: USD 15,405

Anixa Biosciences Inc (ANIX)
Buyer: Arnold M. Baskies (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+4.3%)
Price: USD 2.82
Total Value: USD 14,100

Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX)
Buyer: Dennis Padrick D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+3.7%)
Price: USD 19.11
Total Value: USD 9,555

US Insider Sales

Unity Bancorp Inc (UNTY)
Seller: Mary E. Gross (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,300 (-15.2%)
Price: USD 48.04
Total Value: USD 158,532

BlackRock Muniyield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 9,850 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 11.87
Total Value: USD 116,920

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD)
Seller: Luke J. Umstetter (Officer)
Shares Sold: 600 (-3.8%)
Price: USD 150.00
Total Value: USD 90,000

CDN Insider Purchases

Playgon Games Inc (DEAL)
Buyer: Kathleen Ann Crook (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 30,000,000 (+126.3%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 300,000

Fidelity Minerals Corp (FMN)
Buyer: Lions Bay Capital Inc. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 3,000,000 (+5.9%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 150,000

Tourmaline Oil Corp (TOU)
Buyer: Mike Rose (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 67.43
Total Value: CAD 168,575

Gear Energy Ltd (GXE)
Buyer: Don Gray (10% Security Holder, Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,953,000 (+22.7%)
Price: CAD 0.50
Total Value: CAD 976,500

TDG Gold Corp (TDG)
Buyer: Michael Kosowan (Director)
Shares Purchased: 231,000 (+1.4%)
Price: CAD 0.45
Total Value: CAD 103,950

Belo Sun Mining Corp
Buyer: Loza-Sawiris, Yousriya (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 846,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 113,279

Belo Sun Mining Corp
Buyer: La Mancha Investments S.à r.l. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 846,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 113,279

Belo Sun Mining Corp
Buyer: La Mancha Capital Management GP (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 846,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 113,279

Lithium Argentina AG
Buyer: Juan Diego Lopez Casanello (Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+100.0%)
Price: USD 2.62
Total Value: USD 131,000

NXT Energy Solutions Inc (SFD)
Buyer: Jeffrey Tilson (Director)
Shares Purchased: 393,900 (+7.3%)
Price: CAD 0.34
Total Value: CAD 133,926

Camino Minerals Corp (COR)
Buyer: Christopher Adams (Director)
Shares Purchased: 357,142 (+428.6%)
Price: CAD 0.21
Total Value: CAD 75,000

Cardinal Energy Ltd.
Buyer: John Albert Brussa (Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 6.50
Total Value: CAD 65,000

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp (BTC)
Buyer: Alan Grant (Director)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+111.1%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 52,500

CDN Insider Sales

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc (XENE)
Seller: Ian Charles Mortimer (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 22,468 (-41.8%)
Price: USD 40.20
Total Value: USD 903,214

Velan Inc.
Seller: Edward Hume Kernaghan (10% Security Holder, Director)
Shares Sold: 54,900 (-4.0%)
Price: CAD 17.40
Total Value: CAD 955,260

Sierra Metals Inc (SMT)
Seller: J. Alberto Arias (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 161,818 (-0.8%)
Price: USD 0.63
Total Value: USD 101,136

Big Red Mining Corp.
Seller: Jag Sandhu (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 400,000 (-9.4%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 52,000

Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Seller: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 16,100 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 2.50
Total Value: CAD 40,250

Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 16,100 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 2.50
Total Value: CAD 40,250

Geodrill Limited
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 9,700 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 3.18
Total Value: CAD 30,846

Institutional Spotlight: General Electric (GE)

Institutional interest in General Electric (GE) remains strong, with several key hedge funds and investment firms increasing their stakes in the company. Leading the charge is Gaurav Kapadia’s XN LP, which now holds 1,033,750 shares, reflecting an 8.32% portfolio weighting, with an additional 137,789 shares added in the latest reporting period—an increase of 13.33%.

Similarly, Alex Klabin’s Senator Investment Group LP has bolstered its position with 260,000 shares, comprising 2.33% of its portfolio, with a recent addition of 40,000 shares, marking a 15.38% increase. Robert Boucai’s Newbrook Capital Advisors LP has also expanded its stake, now holding 232,638 shares, increasing its position by 8,802 shares (3.78% growth).

One of the most significant increases comes from Ho Ching’s Temasek Holdings Private Ltd, which has added 75,580 shares, representing a 33.02% increase, bringing its total holding to 228,907 shares. John Kim’s Night Owl Capital Management LLC has followed suit, now holding 136,732 shares, with an increase of 9,319 shares, or 6.82%.

Notably, Stuart Zimmer’s Zimmer Partners, Richard Schimel’s Cinctive Capital Management LP, Tongshu Wang’s WT Asset Management Ltd, and Steven Boyd’s Armistice Capital LLC have all initiated 100% new positions in GE, demonstrating fresh institutional confidence. Zimmer’s firm added 65,000 shares, while Schimel and Wang’s firms each picked up 49,431 shares and 6,000 shares, respectively.

This influx of institutional capital underscores a growing conviction in GE’s trajectory, with new and existing investors making sizable commitments. The diversified nature of these investments—ranging from established hedge funds to sovereign wealth entities—signals broad-based confidence in the company’s future performance. With these significant inflows, GE is positioned as a key watchlist stock for market participants tracking institutional sentiment.

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 – 2025-01-25

EVAX, ELAB, NEUP, DPRO, ATRA, MIDD, SGHC, BIAF, CATX, DCGO, WOLF, IREN, TBPH, GRND, GO, MCB, OKLO, TGTX, GDS, PDD, CIFR, HOOK, CYCC, VSTM, MIND, GYRE, IRDM, LMFA, JD, NEE, QFIN, PCRX, UNFI, FUTU, IBKR, VATE, EWTX, AVGR, ATNF, BTDR, ATAT, JAGX, FINV, ELDN, BTM, LUNR, FIVE, NUTX, AADI, SWX, UPWK, BABA, AOSL, FFIN, WELL, CHWY, CMPO, CLOV, YUMC, EPAM, SNT, TNDM, RSSS, WNLV, ASPI, ATXI, CLNN, MOFG, CDRE, DORM, LUMN, CPNG, EPR, IP, BN, OWL, MCHI, BNED, LOCO, MTCH, BXP, BKU, CINT, DGX, LBRDK, INVZ, WULF, OOMA, CHTR, PHLT, STIM, WGS, BIRK, JBLU, IBIO, STAF, UAL, CRBG, CEE, CAPR, ARQT, AVGO, LI, PARA, MRX, FARO, SPOT, NRIM, ENVX, META, SNBR, ARRY, SMG, VRNA, BILL, PPBT, KGS, MFH, NRG, FMS, MO, RPAY, APD, BECN, DOCS, DKS, DT, NVRO, FIVN, ARMK, FBTC, CFLT, STNE, INOD, EOLS, SHOP, SO, ABT, PM, PCTY, RPRX, TWST, ACI, EBC, REE, EHAB, APO, SEMR, GTLB, LAZ, WEAV, BWA, FWONK, LLYVA, AB, BK, BDX, AON, NU, COOP, MUX, CLBT, CREX, DXCM, UGL, CART, LIF, REAL, ALNY, DOCU, WDAY, COMP, GOOG, USFD, FI, SE, GOOGL, MD, AMLX, CDE, LYV, NCDL, CNTA, HRI, GPN, OPCH, PAYC, VGZ, ADT, CHRW, INDB, RVPH, VVOS, ARIS, CLSK, COUR, FOXA, MDT, BHRB, CBU, DIS, RS, WMT, KMPR, XYZ, ZTS, CWH, SNY, SUI, PNC, VRRM, NOVA, TTWO, BMY, FROG, OKTA, PSBD, WSM, AVDX, X, DE, SBUX, INSM, JPI, MELI, DY, KPRX, DRI, MAMA, MURA, VERX, ETR, MP, OUT, CRH, NESR, EVRG, MCO, TROW, ARES, ARKO, HTGC, WEC, CAVA, GLPI, LH, VEON, AHCO, AZN, BX, GWRE, MSI, VIK, FR, GLBE, TBBK, SITE, V, HPF, WBS, BRBS, MRCY, IHD, PTCT, SFNC, FRME, GHRS, CME, DDOG, VWO, SSNC, GGT, WCC, GLW, INDV, SLV, VXUS, DUK, ERC, EZPW, NMIH, SEE, ATSG, GGZ, GMED, HTLF, ROST, SKX, PPL, SANM, SCI, HCI, IOT, LPLA, GDRX, EHC, ZS, ORRF, FCNCA, OFIX, PIPR, SR, CBSH, ENVA, EQH, EXC, MCD, CEG, BRKL, CARR, LOW, VRSK, CRUS, PLD, SAP, BOX, FFWM, HUBB, III, PFE, STEP, ALLT, BSX, CAT, XLF, CYH, KYMR, UNP, VNO, BAC, CIM, HUM, BLK, ESTC, CFG, HALO, RGA, USM, LTH, NEXT, EMHY, RDDT, SFM, FRPT, PINS, PANW, ZM, LOPE, OGE, VGK, APP, BTO, CPRT, GILD, EHI, KD, NDAQ, PCF, PFGC, VCRB, TRV, TT, AESI, MBB, S, POWL, CGBD, KKR, PFSI, TGNA, TJX, Z, DASH, ZUO, CWB, EBAY, JWN, NWBI, HOMB, JILL, PX, BOXX, DTM, OSW, ANET, HPE, SPGI, AMP, FFIV, HD, BL, ICVT, IMNN, MKL, GWW, GPI

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-01-25

VNP.TO, CRDL.TO, MTA.V, BDT.TO, FTG.TO, URC.TO, WILD.TO, TXG.TO, CAS.TO, IMG.TO, MND.TO, PRL.TO, BRAG.TO, ITR.V, EQX.TO, OGC.TO, WDO.TO, ASM.TO, DPM.TO, NGD.TO, BAM.TO, PAAS.TO, CXB.TO, BN.TO, OLA.TO, ARIS.TO, JWEL.TO, DXT.TO, BEPC.TO, MG.TO, AGI.TO, PPTA.TO, AD/UN.TO, ATZ.TO, ARTG.V, NXR/UN.TO, SSRM.TO, LUG.TO, AAUC.TO, EFX.TO, ET.TO, WPM.TO, CSU.TO, MTY.TO, K.TO, SKE.TO, AP/UN.TO, MI/UN.TO, ECN.TO, TVK.TO, EIF.TO, LIF.TO, VHI.TO, FC.TO, PNE.TO, POW.TO, EQB.TO, SRU/UN.TO, RUS.TO, MAG.TO, EDV.TO, TF.TO, WTE.TO, TRP.TO, IGM.TO, PZA.TO, CCA.TO, EMA.TO, GUD.TO, HR/UN.TO, SIL.TO, ARG.TO, BMO.TO, ALA.TO, TOU.TO, CTC/A.TO, DNTL.TO, DOL.TO, AIF.TO, EXE.TO, GWO.TO, HRX.TO, MTL.TO, CWB.TO, REI/UN.TO, ALS.TO, FNV.TO, ARX.TO, GFL.TO, TA.TO, RY.TO, STN.TO, BNS.TO, ENB.TO, DNG.TO, FTS.TO, SSL.TO, MDA.TO, IAG.TO

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