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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 2025-7-16
The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-16. 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.
CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: CoreWeave saw significant institutional participation with over $563 million in call premium bought compared to $372 million in call premium sold. On the put side, premium collected from selling exceeded premium paid from buying.
Total Values: $191,271,247 net premium
Analysis: Heavy call buying combined with put selling reflects a strong bullish stance. The premium collected on puts reinforces confidence in the stock holding above key levels.
Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: While there was no call activity of size, the options flow was dominated by put selling totaling $39.5 million, compared to minimal put buying.
Total Values: $37,847,100 net premium
Analysis: The bullish outlook is driven by aggressive put selling, reflecting high confidence in price stability or appreciation.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: GOOGL saw solid call buying of $44.7 million against a smaller amount of call selling. Puts were also sold more aggressively than bought.
Total Values: $32,112,543 net premium
Analysis: Balanced bullish flow across both calls and puts suggests institutional positioning for further upside.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: TSLA experienced $57.7 million in call buying, exceeding call selling, while put flows remained relatively neutral with slightly more selling than buying.
Total Values: $25,088,176 net premium
Analysis: The skew toward call buying and put selling reflects a bullish tilt, suggesting continued upside positioning.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $22.9 million and substantial put selling of $9.3 million, outweighing minor put purchases.
Total Values: $24,477,736 net premium
Analysis: Institutions are positioning for upside, collecting premium on the put side while building directional call exposure.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were both bought and sold in nearly equal amounts, but put selling of $23.4 million dwarfed put buying.
Total Values: $22,276,739 net premium
Analysis: The bullish tone comes from heavy put selling, showing confidence in price support.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying of $24.4 million alongside consistent put selling activity.
Total Values: $9,627,445 net premium
Analysis: Institutions are positioning for upside through directional calls and collecting premium on sold puts.
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call buying and large-scale put selling of $24.9 million, far outweighing put buying.
Total Values: $8,429,255 net premium
Analysis: Despite low call flow, the heavy put selling indicates confidence in price stability and potential strength.
Li Auto Inc. (LI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Very light call activity, but substantial put selling totaling $6.6 million, vastly exceeding put buying.
Total Values: $6,253,423 net premium
Analysis: Strong put selling is the main driver of sentiment, indicating expectations that the stock will hold above support levels.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call buying of $41.6 million and moderate put selling, with a balanced call sell flow.
Total Values: $6,238,556 net premium
Analysis: Bullish sentiment is supported by aggressive call accumulation and net premium collected on sold puts.
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Small in volume but notable call buying of $6 million, and slight net positive from puts.
Total Values: $5,954,901 net premium
Analysis: Bullish positioning in a commodity-linked name, likely in response to macro exposure or gold movement.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call flow but clear skew from put selling of $7.2 million over put buying.
Total Values: $5,728,730 net premium
Analysis: Institutions appear bullish via premium collection on puts, indicating downside is viewed as limited.
Carvana Co. (CVNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Solid call buying of $9.7 million, with some call selling, and minimal put activity.
Total Values: $5,442,308 net premium
Analysis: Directional long positioning appears to dominate the flow, suggesting upside expectation.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $10.7 million and net put selling.
Total Values: $5,207,593 net premium
Analysis: Institutions appear bullish on Bitcoin exposure via MSTR, with calls leading the charge.
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest call buying, but heavy put selling activity of over $4.1 million.
Total Values: $5,189,993 net premium
Analysis: The heavy put selling is a sign of confidence that price will remain supported.
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Call selling exceeded call buying, and put selling was outpaced by put buying.
Total Values: –$4,627,399 net premium
Analysis: Net premium outflows suggest institutions are hedging or positioning defensively.
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Decent call buying and net put selling, supporting a bullish stance.
Total Values: $3,560,098 net premium
Analysis: Institutions are collecting premium through puts and building upside exposure.
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Active call buying of $14.6 million, with net put selling contributing to the bias.
Total Values: $3,087,456 net premium
Analysis: Strong speculative interest with directional bets on price appreciation.
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Consistent call buying and net put selling aligned with crypto strength.
Total Values: $2,756,700 net premium
Analysis: Institutions are playing for upside continuation in crypto via COIN exposure.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Very little call action, but dominant put selling totaling $2.8 million.
Total Values: $2,612,437 net premium
Analysis: Confidence in stabilization or rebound, driven by premium collection on downside protection.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $18.9 million with light put selling.
Total Values: $6,840,644 net premium
Analysis: Institutions remain bullish on Bitcoin upside through IBIT exposure.
iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying of $18.6 million, outweighing both put and call selling.
Total Values: $6,248,148 net premium
Analysis: Institutions are positioning for silver strength via directional calls.
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Clean call buying of $5.8 million, with no puts involved.
Total Values: $5,797,436 net premium
Analysis: Pure upside expectation without hedge suggests directional confidence in biotech.
The Southern Company (SO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: All flow came from call buying of $1.2 million.
Total Values: $1,209,510 net premium
Analysis: Modest bullish exposure likely reflecting yield or defensive strength.
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Concentrated call buying of $977,369, with very little call selling or put activity.
Total Values: $816,911 net premium
Analysis: Upside speculation in lithium plays continues to attract option buyers.
Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Robust call buying of $3.6 million, outpacing puts and small call sales.
Total Values: $2,110,098 net premium
Analysis: Continued interest in speculative aviation tech plays.
Galaxy Digital Inc. (GLXY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buyers added $2.5 million in premium, with little resistance from sellers.
Total Values: $2,140,872 net premium
Analysis: Flow reflects crypto sector strength and exposure via GLXY.
Sea Limited (SE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Modest but clean call buying of $2.4 million, signaling upside bias.
Total Values: $1,461,061 net premium
Analysis: Institutions appear to be building positions ahead of potential upside catalysts.
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Steady call buying of $2 million, with little offset from puts.
Total Values: $2,034,749 net premium
Analysis: Directional exposure in an emerging name, likely speculative growth positioning.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net call buying of $890,582 with very limited selling.
Total Values: $717,322 net premium
Analysis: Bullish flow favors small-cap momentum.
Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Single-sided call buying of $870,750 with no offsets.
Total Values: $870,750 net premium
Analysis: Straightforward upside bet, likely reflecting technical or earnings anticipation.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Light flow but clean call buying of $492,633 with minimal put action.
Total Values: $523,757 net premium
Analysis: Modest but clear institutional interest in defense sector upside.
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 2025-7-16
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.
American Resources Corporation (AREC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A wave of aggressive CALL buying hit AREC, particularly in the January 16, 2026 contracts with the $2.00 strike. These trades exceeded prior open interest, signaling new positions. Shorter-term bullish bets also appeared in the August 15, 2025 and October 17, 2025 expirations.
Total Values: Over $98,000 across all trades
Strike Price: $1.50 to $2.00
Analysis: Spot price ranged from $1.08 to $1.43 across trades. With all strikes above spot, these aggressive call purchases reflect strong directional conviction on future upside.
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large CALL trade was executed on the January 15, 2027 contracts at the $15 strike, totaling $525,000 in premium.
Total Values: $525,000
Strike Price: $15.00
Analysis: With spot at $14.31, the $15 strike suggests a directional bet on long-term upside. The far-dated nature of the trade signals sustained confidence in ZETA’s growth potential.
Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple CALL sweeps across both short- and medium-term expirations, notably the August 15, 2025 contracts at strikes of $15, $17.5, and $25.
Total Values: Over $104,000
Strike Price: $15.00 to $25.00
Analysis: With spot near $14.03, buyers are targeting strikes up to 78% higher, signaling speculative bullish bets on a breakout.
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large CALL trades in the August 15, 2025 expiration at the $8.00 strike. Multiple blocks executed around the same time, signaling coordinated positioning.
Total Values: Over $135,000
Strike Price: $8.00
Analysis: Spot price was $6.91 to $6.95, making these trades near-the-money. The flow suggests optimism on short-term upward movement in NXE.
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy CALL buying in the August 1, 2025 expiration at the $64 strike. Many trades exceeded prior open interest, confirming fresh bullish positions.
Total Values: Over $1.5 million
Strike Price: $64.00
Analysis: Spot prices ranged from $58.39 to $60.12, placing the $64 strike above current levels. This consistent accumulation signals expectations for a continued short-term rally.
Brookfield Corporation (BN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One sizable CALL sweep occurred on the January 16, 2026 expiration at the $70 strike.
Total Values: $233,794
Strike Price: $70.00
Analysis: With the spot at $65.33, this far-dated bullish position reflects confidence in upside continuation into next year.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple CALL purchases across August and November expirations, focused on strikes ranging from $55 to $75. Notably, a PUT was also sold at the $43 strike for the August 29, 2025 expiration, further reinforcing a bullish stance.
Total Values: Over $553,000
Strike Price: $55.00 to $75.00 (CALLs), $43.00 (PUT sold)
Analysis: Spot price was $53.48 to $54.20. The PUT sell reflects confidence in KTOS holding above $43, while the CALL buying signals upside conviction.
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive CALL buying across two key expirations: August 15, 2025 at the $3.50 strike, and November 21, 2025 at the $4.00 strike. All trades exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $306,000
Strike Price: $3.50 and $4.00
Analysis: Spot price ranged from $3.03 to $3.11, making these strikes out-of-the-money. The flow suggests strong directional conviction on a breakout continuation.
Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large PUT sell on the January 16, 2026 expiration at the $33 strike, with premium collected totaling $564,000.
Total Values: $564,000
Strike Price: $33.00
Analysis: With spot at $36.03, this bullish strategy reflects confidence that PINS will hold above the $33 level through expiration.
Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (AISP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A surge of CALL buying for the January 16, 2026 expiration at the $7 strike. These trades were spread across exchanges but clearly directional.
Total Values: Over $151,000
Strike Price: $7.00
Analysis: With spot at $5.63, this positioning implies bullish expectations for longer-term upside.
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Massive CALL buying at the $135 strike for the November 21, 2025 expiration. Every trade exceeded prior open interest, showing conviction.
Total Values: Over $5.8 million
Strike Price: $135.00
Analysis: Spot ranged from $131.07 to $131.30, making the $135 strike slightly out-of-the-money. This strong capital deployment highlights institutional-level bullish sentiment in biotech.
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. (TNYA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: High-volume CALL buying for the October 17, 2025 expiration at the $1.00 strike.
Total Values: Over $22,000
Strike Price: $1.00
Analysis: With spot at $0.72, these speculative plays suggest a bet on a reversal or breakout in TNYA, with steep delta exposure on an inexpensive contract.
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
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 55,556 (+2.3%)
Price: USD 29.29
Total Value: USD 1,627,235
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 30,504 (+1.2%)
Price: USD 29.51
Total Value: USD 900,173
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 25,051 (+1.0%)
Price: USD 30.23
Total Value: USD 757,292
Dividend and Income Fund (DNI)
Buyer: WINMILL & CO. INC
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+5.4%)
Price: USD 13.55
Total Value: USD 135,500
Dividend and Income Fund (DNI)
Buyer: WINMILL & CO. INC
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+5.2%)
Price: USD 13.53
Total Value: USD 135,270
Pineapple Financial Inc (PAPL)
Buyer: Marin Kendall Leo (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 68,000 (+2.9%)
Price: USD 0.10
Total Value: USD 6,460
US Insider Sales
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)
Seller: Nawabi Wahid (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 17,300 (-12.4%)
Price: USD 263.05
Total Value: USD 4,550,765
Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR)
Seller: Bitfury Top HoldCo B.V. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 289,145 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 6.06
Total Value: USD 1,752,219
Waystar Holding Corp (WAY)
Seller: Hawkins Matthew J. (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 46,667 (-5.8%)
Price: USD 38.26
Total Value: USD 1,785,540
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Sear Steven M (Officer)
Shares Sold: 18,000 (-15.6%)
Price: USD 55.96
Total Value: USD 1,007,352
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Carter Peter W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 17,550 (-8.4%)
Price: USD 57.19
Total Value: USD 1,003,685
Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH)
Seller: Pearson Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 19,700 (-2.6%)
Price: USD 52.20
Total Value: USD 1,028,437
Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH)
Seller: Pearson Mark (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 9,800 (-1.4%)
Price: USD 52.21
Total Value: USD 511,625
UiPath Inc (PATH)
Seller: Dines Daniel (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-0.9%)
Price: USD 12.43
Total Value: USD 559,206
Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (CWAN)
Seller: Cox James S (Officer)
Shares Sold: 13,700 (-3.7%)
Price: USD 22.55
Total Value: USD 308,876
Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (CWAN)
Seller: Cox James S (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-1.4%)
Price: USD 22.36
Total Value: USD 111,818
Bakkt Holdings Inc (VIH)
Seller: Main Andrew A (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 14,440 (-3.2%)
Price: USD 18.21
Total Value: USD 262,952
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 98 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 5,701.95
Total Value: USD 558,792
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 98 (-0.4%)
Price: USD 5,696.84
Total Value: USD 558,290
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 92 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 5,693.85
Total Value: USD 523,834
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 92 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 5,692.09
Total Value: USD 523,673
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 67 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 5,702.73
Total Value: USD 382,083
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 61 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,676.48
Total Value: USD 346,266
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 55 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,686.85
Total Value: USD 312,777
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 49 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,766.71
Total Value: USD 282,569
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 49 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,708.64
Total Value: USD 279,723
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 49 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,698.48
Total Value: USD 279,225
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 43 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,699.02
Total Value: USD 245,058
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 43 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,685.20
Total Value: USD 244,464
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 43 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,669.04
Total Value: USD 243,769
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Fogel Glenn D (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 43 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 5,642.82
Total Value: USD 242,641
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO)
Seller: Siminoff Ellen F (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 270 (-5.7%)
Price: USD 237.80
Total Value: USD 64,206
Moody’s Corp (MCO)
Seller: Fauber Robert (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 415 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 503.40
Total Value: USD 208,911
Incyte Corp (INCY)
Seller: Flannelly Barry P (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,192 (-3.1%)
Price: USD 69.86
Total Value: USD 83,273
Incyte Corp (INCY)
Seller: Iyengar Vijay K (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,177 (-3.2%)
Price: USD 69.86
Total Value: USD 82,225
CDN Insider Purchases
Mineros S.A.
Buyer: Sun Valley Investments AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 23,851,918 (+13.9%)
Price: CAD 1.88
Total Value: CAD 44,841,606
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Morguard Corporation (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 155,075 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 5.74
Total Value: CAD 889,882
Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Buyer: Castro, Luis Renato (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 59,000 (+43.5%)
Price: CAD 7.80
Total Value: CAD 460,200
Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Buyer: Castro, Luis Renato (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 55,000 (+41.8%)
Price: CAD 7.80
Total Value: CAD 429,000
Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)
Buyer: Fisekci, Siren (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,763 (+38.9%)
Price: CAD 41.21
Total Value: CAD 196,304
Vox Royalty Corp (VOXR)
Buyer: Floyd, Kyle (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 43,966 (+3.6%)
Price: CAD 4.43
Total Value: CAD 194,769
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NDM)
Buyer: Hodgson, Stephen (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+51.8%)
Price: CAD 3.03
Total Value: CAD 606,400
Strathcona Resources Ltd (SCR)
Buyer: De Ciancio, Connie (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,293 (+8.4%)
Price: CAD 32.50
Total Value: CAD 139,523
Sonoran Desert Copper Corporation (SDCU)
Buyer: Leeners, Brian Bernard Edward (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 360,000 (+21.5%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 36,000
Cheelcare Inc.
Buyer: Savage, Alan Clyde Hayes (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 66,666 (+40.0%)
Price: CAD 0.75
Total Value: CAD 50,000
Canadian Gold Resources Ltd (CAN)
Buyer: Hennigar, David John (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+22.1%)
Price: CAD 0.14
Total Value: CAD 21,000
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc (LTC)
Buyer: Kaluski, Jason John Kenneth (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 15,590 (+8.4%)
Price: CAD 1.16
Total Value: CAD 18,084
Luxxfolio Holdings Inc (LUXX)
Buyer: Antoniak, Tomek (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 10,000
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.
Buyer: Swainson, Jeffrey Philip James (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 60,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 0.24
Total Value: CAD 14,400
Electric Royalties Ltd (ELEC)
Buyer: Lindsay, Craig Thomas (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 46,000 (+6.3%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 6,670
Silicon Metals Corp (SI)
Buyer: Hardy, Samuel Anthony Kyler (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 144,000 (+7.3%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 7,200
Nuclear Vision Limited
Buyer: Naughty, Blair Lawrence (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+1.2%)
Price: CAD 0.25
Total Value: CAD 6,250
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc (LTC)
Buyer: Kaluski, Jason John Kenneth (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 7,965 (+3.9%)
Price: CAD 1.14
Total Value: CAD 9,040
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc (LTC)
Buyer: Kaluski, Jason John Kenneth (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,265 (+2.5%)
Price: CAD 1.16
Total Value: CAD 6,107
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc (LTC)
Buyer: Harris, Mitchell James (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 9,800 (+10.1%)
Price: CAD 1.15
Total Value: CAD 11,270
Silver Crown Royalties Inc (SCRI)
Buyer: Bures, Peter (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 200 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 7.15
Total Value: CAD 1,430
Marvel Biosciences Corp.
Buyer: Matheson, Joseph Roderick (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+1.2%)
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 3,800
Palamina Corp (PA)
Buyer: Thomson, Andrew (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+1.8%)
Price: CAD 0.12
Total Value: CAD 4,800
Palamina Corp (PA)
Buyer: Thomson, Andrew (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+1.8%)
Price: CAD 0.12
Total Value: CAD 1,200
York Harbour Metals Inc (YORK)
Buyer: Naughty, Blair Lawrence (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 75,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 4,125
York Harbour Metals Inc (YORK)
Buyer: Naughty, Blair Lawrence (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 38,000 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 2,280
Blue Moon Metals Inc (MOON)
Buyer: Kargl-Simard, Christian Peter (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+3.2%)
Price: CAD 3.20
Total Value: CAD 63,958
CDN Insider Sales
Endeavour Silver Corp (EDR)
Seller: Jacobsen, Amy Eileen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 6,582 (-37.8%)
Price: CAD 7.90
Total Value: CAD 51,998
Peyto Exploration and Development Corp
Seller: Chetner, Stephen Jonathan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,884 (-2.4%)
Price: CAD 19.32
Total Value: CAD 36,402
Lincoln Gold Mining Inc (LGCP)
Seller: Trident Resources Corp. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 3,000,000 (-66.7%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 600,000
Lincoln Gold Mining Inc (LGCP)
Seller: Trident Resources Corp. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 1,500,000
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 300,000
Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 459,246 (-0.8%)
Price: USD 1.14
Total Value: USD 521,244
Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 375,286 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 1.14
Total Value: USD 427,826
Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 280,825 (-0.5%)
Price: USD 1.15
Total Value: USD 322,949
Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Riot Platforms, Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 191,136 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 1.07
Total Value: USD 204,516
Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)
Seller: Andrews, Matthew Robert (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,006 (-5.1%)
Price: CAD 41.02
Total Value: CAD 82,291
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NDM)
Seller: Kopernik Global Investors, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 103,438 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 3.04
Total Value: CAD 314,845
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NDM)
Seller: Kopernik Global Investors, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 72,567 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 2.23
Total Value: USD 161,861
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NDM)
Seller: Fueg, James Eduard (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 51,000
Price: CAD 2.95
Total Value: CAD 150,450
Geodrill Limited
Seller: Sustainable Capital Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 59,800 (-1.2%)
Price: CAD 3.55
Total Value: CAD 212,290
Data Communications Management Corp (DCM)
Seller: Cochrane, Gregory James (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-1.7%)
Price: CAD 1.82
Total Value: CAD 36,392
NamSys Inc.
Seller: Bouchard-Phillips, Gabriel (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,100 (-2.1%)
Price: CAD 1.65
Total Value: CAD 3,465
Institutional Spotlight: July 16, 2025
A Closer Look at Today’s Notable Filings and Accumulation Trends
Heavy Accumulation by First Trust Portfolios LP Signals Conviction
In a series of bold moves, First Trust Portfolios LP disclosed significant equity positions across a wide range of tickers, reinforcing its role as a dominant force in targeted ETF-linked strategies and niche sector allocations. Among the standout holdings, DAPR saw a commanding 45.94% ownership stake with 3,353,422 shares, while DAUG followed closely with 37.76% ownership, totaling 2,633,522 shares. These levels of concentration suggest strategic exposure to seasonal or thematic funds, likely aligned with sector rotations or market timing models.
Other substantial positions included DJUL at 31.97% ownership (2,493,443 shares), DJAN with 30.42% (2,722,533 shares), and DFEB at 25.65% (2,462,571 shares). First Trust also reported holdings above 5% in BKT (5.15%), BHE (5.35%), ASG (12.81%), ANDE (5.53%), AMRC (5.41%), and CH (6.76%), indicating robust and widespread institutional sponsorship. The breadth and depth of these filings reflect a high-conviction approach to both income-generating and growth-focused instruments.
Major Institutions Expand Stakes in Key Growth and Value Plays
JPMorgan Chase & Co. filed fresh stakes across several under-the-radar equities, with notable disclosures including 4,672,416 shares of ZURA (7.50% ownership), 1,378,562 shares of VSTA (8.70%), and 1,461,354 shares of CINT (6.40%). These sizable holdings hint at growing institutional confidence in emerging biotech, healthcare, and enterprise software names. JPMorgan also crossed the 5% threshold in KPTI with 450,436 shares, reaffirming its commitment to selectively scaling exposure in early-stage innovation pipelines.
Elsewhere, Karpus Management Inc. reported a 16.50% stake in FINS, amassing 5,513,520 shares, a substantial vote of confidence in the name’s capital market outlook and asset structure. Meanwhile, Ridgeback Capital Investments LP increased its position in SMLR, bringing total ownership to 6.90% with 976,112 shares, likely anticipating upside from renewed interest in the medtech space.
Strategic Accumulation in Niche and Mid-Cap Opportunities
First Trust Portfolios LP’s continued activity in names like ASG, AMRC, and CH indicates a broad interest in both defensive income and high-beta industrial plays. Their accumulation strategy mirrors a barbell approach—balancing yield-focused closed-end funds with growth-linked infrastructure and clean energy exposure.
Royce Associates LLC, known for its small-cap orientation, reported a 5.81% stake in AOUT with 740,629 shares, a notable size in a thinly traded specialty retailer. Similarly, Jane Street Group LLC disclosed a 5.20% stake in IREN, acquiring 12,560,931 shares—a signal of heightened institutional engagement in the crypto-adjacent mining space as sentiment shifts back toward digital infrastructure.
Joel Ramin’s 12 West Capital Management LP emerged with an 8.10% stake in SDHC, totaling 732,351 shares, suggesting fundamental optimism in the company’s restructuring or operational trajectory. Meanwhile, Bulldog Investors LLC disclosed a significant 12.07% position in CMU (3,076,451 shares), consistent with its activist leanings in closed-end funds.
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 – 2025-07-11
UMAC, RCAT, NEXT, ATRO, SRFM, KTOS, HROW, LEVI, GRCE, LPTH, LMFA, TOI, VEON, VOR, ECX, HL, AG, NBY, RDW, ONDS, AAP, CDE, HYPD, CEP, PFGC, BDTX, FUTU, LEU, MRT, PDYN, GDS, ZVRA, BRRR, BTCW, FBTC, SMR, AMLX, THM, SLV, INBX, ASTS, USM, BP, TSHA, CYD, MUX, TBT, ASMB, LSF, FINV, EZPW, CEG, GROY, OVV, OHI, VTR, STRL, VVOS, UGL, TRVI, ANET, AZ, ETNB, PLNT, MNR, TPC, TAC, PRIM, STX, AGX, RDDT, LI, SA, CSX, DPRO, WDC, GRAB, TS, WELL, AMD, INSM, NVGS, GOOG, AES, GOOGL, ATI, CLS, TBF, CRDO, LENZ, AMZN, EME, SHLS, COGT, TIGO, TEL, NEUP, MU, HNRG, OKLO, GE, PENG, DAC, ASPI, EOG, TURN, FIX, HTGC, CIO, LTH
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-07-11
SGD.V, NFG.V, ASM.TO, GGD.TO, SCR.TO, AG.TO, EDR.TO, PNE.TO, SVM.TO, ITH.TO, ODV.V, ONC.TO, PTM.TO, SLI.V, OLA.TO, USA.TO, OR.TO, GOOS.TO, URE.TO, KEL.TO, MTA.V, FVI.TO, SKE.TO, IAU.TO, PAAS.TO, AEP.V, TRX.TO, ARTG.V, ELBM.V, MAG.TO, TMQ.TO, LMN.V, LAR.TO, GTII.CA, ELD.TO, CCO.TO, ALS.TO, PTK.V, JOY.TO, BDI.TO, DPRO.CA, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, AGI.TO, TA.TO, DPM.TO, RCI/B.TO, SSRM.TO, SU.TO, SEA.TO, NG.TO, CG.TO, CEU.TO, CPX.TO, OBE.TO, DML.TO, NOU.V, MEG.TO, TFPM.TO, CLS.TO, K.TO, PEY.TO, ATZ.TO, NXE.TO, FURY.TO, WPM.TO, PPTA.TO, SII.TO, OGC.TO, GLXY.TO, SES.TO, CNQ.TO, CJ.TO, VLE.TO, GEI.TO, ABX.TO, EDV.TO, LUG.TO, BEI/UN.TO, BTE.TO, TOT.TO, ARIS.TO, FC.TO, EMA.TO, MI/UN.TO, ACQ.TO, FCR/UN.TO, DNG.TO, GWO.TO, POW\.TO, AP/UN.TO, LAC.TO, SSL.TO, REI/UN.TO, VET.TO, ALA.TO, ARG.TO, EMP/A.TO, NTR.TO, URC.TO, BDGI.TO, ENB.TO, FTS.TO, CFP.TO, SRU/UN.TO, DFY.TO, MFI.TO, FRU.TO, TVE.TO, ELVA.TO, NEO.TO, CTC/A.TO, PPL.TO, TPZ.TO, PKI.TO, TF.TO, IFC.TO, CIGI.TO, FTT.TO, TVK.TO, CHP/UN.TO, STN.TO
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