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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 2025-6-4

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-6-4. 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant put selling was observed, with institutions collecting $34,912,000 in premium while only $9,779,000 was spent on puts. No notable call activity was recorded.
Total Values: $44,691,000 in put premium activity
Expectations: The heavy put selling implies strong institutional confidence that TMO will remain stable or rise, supporting a bullish outlook despite minimal call positioning.

Microsoft (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions spent $16,425,872 on calls versus only $235,570 collected through call sales. Put buying was limited to $249,245, with only $49,086 collected from put selling.
Total Values: $16,710,157 in gross premium activity
Expectations: The heavy call buying signals a strong directional bet on continued upside in MSFT, reinforcing a bullish stance.

AppLovin (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying worth $16,255,111 far outweighed the modest call selling of $1,047,000. Put positioning was minimal.
Total Values: $17,913,701 in gross premium activity
Expectations: The concentrated call buying suggests conviction in upside potential for APP, with institutions initiating or adding to bullish positions.

MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions spent $16,811,680 on calls and just $2,296,871 on call sales. Put activity remained low relative to calls.
Total Values: $21,258,610 in gross premium
Expectations: Consistent with Bitcoin’s recent move, MSTR is seeing aggressive bullish positioning, likely tied to expectations of continued crypto-related momentum.

NVIDIA (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Total call premium bought was $37,515,951, versus $26,323,188 in call sales. While put premium paid reached $11,604,867, institutions also collected $13,966,249 by selling puts.
Total Values: $89,410,255 in combined premium activity
Expectations: Institutions remain bullish on NVDA, supported by aggressive call buying and net put selling, suggesting expectations for sustained strength in the AI sector.

Meta Platforms (META)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions bought $23,698,132 in calls and sold $13,494,058, while put premium sold exceeded that bought by over $3.3 million.
Total Values: $49,503,332 in total premium
Expectations: A strong mix of call buying and put selling reflects ongoing bullish expectations for META, potentially linked to continued AI initiatives or advertising strength.

PDD Holdings (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions bought $1,619,912 in calls with negligible call sales, and aggressively sold $12,022,750 in puts while buying just $1,798,238.
Total Values: $15,440,900
Expectations: The substantial put selling indicates bullish sentiment toward PDD, with confidence in support levels holding.

Carvana (CVNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions bought $30,247,140 in calls while selling $20,352,987. Put activity was minimal, with only $770,060 in put sales.
Total Values: $51,370,187
Expectations: The strong call activity suggests speculative upside interest in CVNA, possibly related to turnaround hopes or short squeeze potential.

Arm Holdings (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One large call trade accounted for $9,886,390 in premium, with no notable put activity.
Total Values: $9,936,084
Expectations: The directional nature of the call trade suggests speculative bullish expectations on ARM, possibly ahead of an event or earnings.

Constellation Brands (STZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Only activity recorded was the selling of $9,280,000 in put premium.
Total Values: $9,280,000
Expectations: Institutions appear confident in STZ holding support, as premium was collected from put sales.

The Mosaic Company (MOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $7,384,076 with minimal call selling. No notable put activity occurred.
Total Values: $7,606,729
Expectations: Institutional focus on calls suggests bullish expectations on MOS, possibly related to commodity pricing or earnings speculation.

Marathon Digital (MARA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: $8,354,415 in call premium bought versus $1,886,747 sold. Put activity favored selling as well.
Total Values: $11,217,063
Expectations: With Bitcoin strength, MARA continues to draw aggressive call buyers, with expectations of leveraged upside.

ConocoPhillips (COP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large put sale worth $9,111,236 dominated the tape, alongside minor call and put buying.
Total Values: $11,676,126
Expectations: Strong put selling indicates confidence in COP holding current levels amid energy market stability.

LyondellBasell (LYB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions collected $7,622,750 from selling puts, with minor other flows.
Total Values: $8,752,760
Expectations: The dominant put selling points to a bullish posture on LYB, with expectations of stability in the chemical sector.

Deckers Outdoor (DECK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net put selling generated $7,053,000 in premium, outpacing the $776,000 in put buying.
Total Values: $7,829,000
Expectations: Institutions appear to expect resilience in DECK, likely tied to retail strength or seasonal catalysts.

Core Scientific (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying worth $7,805,100 surpassed call selling by a wide margin, with net put selling as well.
Total Values: $10,668,861
Expectations: This profile suggests ongoing bullish speculation in CORZ, possibly tied to crypto mining resurgence.

Alibaba (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net premium reflects call buying of $6,117,436 and put selling of $3,639,109.
Total Values: $13,840,575
Expectations: A bullish skew continues in BABA, possibly anticipating positive policy developments or earnings recovery.

Starbucks (SBUX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Net put selling was the key flow, totaling $7,962,870 versus $2,495,955 bought.
Total Values: $10,477,825
Expectations: Confidence in SBUX support levels is evident, with institutions using puts to generate premium.

Applied Digital (APLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buyers were active with $7,619,566 in premium, accompanied by put selling totaling $2,285,853.
Total Values: $14,620,874
Expectations: Bullish positioning suggests continued speculative upside for APLD, possibly tied to AI or crypto infrastructure.

Danaher (DHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A concentrated put sale of $4,762,500 was the dominant trade.
Total Values: $4,858,440
Expectations: Institutions are positioning for downside protection to be unnecessary, implying a base in DHR.

Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Sentiment: Mixed to Bullish
Options Activity: Institutions sold $5,382,956 in puts while only spending $171,119 on put buying. On the call side, $1,394,354 was spent on purchases while $2,428,490 was collected from call sales.
Total Values: $9,376,919 in total premium
Expectations: The substantial put selling reflects confidence in MRVL holding above key support levels. However, the heavier call selling relative to call buying tempers the outlook, suggesting expectations of limited upside. Overall, the positioning appears cautiously bullish.

BlackRock (BLK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: One-sided call buying of $8,064,350 against minimal sales.
Total Values: $12,135,350
Expectations: The large directional trade implies expectations of strength or event-driven upside in BLK.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional traders showed strong bullish interest in TeraWulf, purchasing call options with a total premium of $1,190,360, while only $202,663 in call premium was sold. On the put side, $232,282 in premium was collected through put selling, which is also bullish.
Total Values: $1,190,360 in call premium bought, $232,282 in put premium collected
Expectations: The flow reflects confidence in upside potential, with traders not only positioning through call buying but also collecting premium through put selling, suggesting they expect the stock to stay above certain levels.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A notable surge in bullish positioning emerged in Peloton, as institutional players spent $2,795,267 in call premium, far outweighing the $418,546 in call premium sold. No puts were sold, but a small amount of $75,675 was spent on put buying.
Total Values: $2,795,267 in call premium bought
Expectations: The activity points to bullish conviction. The overwhelming preference for calls over puts signals that institutions are betting on a recovery or breakout in the stock.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: ASTS saw robust bullish flow with $2,750,427 in call premium purchased versus $1,053,137 sold. While there was also $863,921 in put premium bought, the fact that $619,488 in put premium was simultaneously collected suggests a mix of hedging and bullish positioning.
Total Values: $2,750,427 in call premium bought, $619,488 in put premium collected
Expectations: While some put buying indicates caution, the dominant theme is bullish as traders continue to position for a move higher, possibly hedging a bullish core bet.

IREN Limited (IREN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional activity in IREN leaned bullish with $1,953,256 in call premium bought, compared to $574,822 sold. Additionally, $265,481 was collected through put selling, reinforcing the positive sentiment.
Total Values: $1,953,256 in call premium bought, $265,481 in put premium collected
Expectations: The combined call buying and put selling signal a strong belief that the stock will trend upward or remain supported near current levels.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A smaller but still notable bullish bias appeared in BSY, with $521,014 in call premium bought and only $314,015 sold. There was no recorded put activity.
Total Values: $521,014 in call premium bought
Expectations: With no puts in play, this appears to be a straightforward directional bet on upside in the stock.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional traders purchased $852,306 in call premium while selling only $325,300 worth. They also collected $93,623 through put selling, with a relatively minor $73,026 spent on put buying.
Total Values: $852,306 in call premium bought, $93,623 in put premium collected
Expectations: The overall positioning supports a bullish outlook, especially with put selling and a clear preference for calls indicating expectations of strength or stability.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $3,902,990 with minimal puts and only modest call sales.
Total Values: $3,953,314
Expectations: Bullish bets are returning to NCLH, potentially on consumer travel strength or seasonality.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-6-4

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.

ASP Isotopes (ASPI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying dominated today’s activity in ASPI, focused on contracts expiring July 18, 2025, with a strike price of $10. These trades occurred 44 days to expiry, and many were labeled Size > Prior OI, indicating new positions were being opened. Earlier trades also targeted the June 20, 2025 expiry, but the largest volume was concentrated in the July contracts.
Total Values: Total premium paid exceeded $880,000 across multiple exchanges.
Strike Price: $10
Expectations: With the spot price near $8.54, the heavy call buying around the $10 strike suggests traders are positioning for a potential breakout move of over 17% within the next six weeks.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying occurred in EWZ for the July 18, 2025 expiry, with a strike price of $28, 44 days to expiry. Multiple trades were marked Size > Prior OI, reflecting the opening of new bullish positions.
Total Values: Combined premium paid surpassed $6.2 million.
Strike Price: $28
Expectations: With the spot price at $27.43, traders are betting on a continued upward move in the ETF, potentially targeting a breakout above the $28 level over the next month and a half.

JFrog Ltd. (FROG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large-scale call buying centered around the December 19, 2025 expiry, with a strike price of $50, 198 days to expiry. All major trades were flagged as Size > Prior OI, confirming new positions. Notably, a single put sale occurred for the June 20, 2025 expiry, 17 days to expiry, at the $40 strike, indicating additional bullish sentiment as premium was collected.
Total Values: Total call premium paid exceeded $636,000, while premium collected from the put sale totaled $54,000.
Strike Price: $50 (calls), $40 (put sold)
Expectations: With spot price around $44.19, the strong call activity and put selling suggest confidence in upside continuation, possibly toward the $50 area or higher by year-end.

Gorilla Technology Group (GRRR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish call buying activity targeting the June 20, 2025 expiry with a $22 strike, 16 days to expiry, marked as Size > Prior OI—indicating fresh positions being opened.
Total Values: Premium paid totaled more than $155,000 across both trades.
Strike Price: $22
Expectations: With the stock trading near $20.43, traders appear to be positioning for a short-term upside breakout of over 7% within two weeks.

Biomea Fusion Inc. (BMEA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial multi-strike, multi-expiry call buying dominated BMEA’s options flow today. The most common contracts were July 18, 2025, and January 16, 2026 expiries, with strikes at $3 and $4, including several trades tagged Size > Prior OI—highlighting the initiation of new positions.
Total Values: Total call premium paid across all strikes exceeded $276,000.
Strike Price: $3 and $4
Expectations: With spot price between $2.76 and $3.02, the call buying reflects expectations of a breakout from current levels, with traders aiming for gains of 30–40% or more in the coming months.

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large-scale call buying activity hit KWEB for the June 13, 2025 expiry, 9 days to expiry, with a strike price of $35.50. Both trades were labeled Size > Prior OI, implying new bullish bets.
Total Values: Premium paid exceeded $1.25 million.
Strike Price: $35.50
Expectations: With the spot price at $33.88, the aggressive call buying suggests confidence in a quick upside move of 4.7% or more within the next week.

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

Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP)
Buyer: Martin Product Sales LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 300,877 (+18.9%)
Price: USD 3.00
Total Value: USD 902,631

Immunic Inc (IMUX)
Buyer: Richard Alan Rudick (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 143,075 (+163.9%)
Price: USD 0.70
Total Value: USD 100,024

Immunic Inc (IMUX)
Buyer: Glenn Whaley (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Purchased: 45,000 (+89.1%)
Price: USD 0.71
Total Value: USD 32,076

Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV)
Buyer: James M. Kilts (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 23,314 (+1.8%)
Price: USD 1.24
Total Value: USD 28,914

Granite Ridge Resources Inc (GRNT)
Buyer: Luke C. Brandenberg (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 6,100 (+4.0%)
Price: USD 5.80
Total Value: USD 35,380

Neurobo Pharmaceuticals Inc (NRBO)
Buyer: Marshall H. Woodworth (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Purchased: 14,200 (+47.2%)
Price: USD 0.70
Total Value: USD 9,940

US Insider Sales

Seagate Technology PLC (STX)
Seller: William D. Mosley (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-8.8%)
Price: USD 120.27
Total Value: USD 6,013,555

Bigcommerce Holdings, Inc. (BIGC)
Seller: Lawrence S. Bohn (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,023,792 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 5.01
Total Value: USD 5,129,198

Axon Enterprise Inc (AAXN)
Seller: Michael Garnreiter (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,913 (-25.0%)
Price: USD 760.00
Total Value: USD 4,493,880

Home Depot Inc (HD)
Seller: John A. Deaton (EVP – Supply Chain & Prod. Dev)
Shares Sold: 8,892 (-38.0%)
Price: USD 369.99
Total Value: USD 3,289,951

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Dave Schaeffer (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 47.00
Total Value: USD 2,349,985

Datadog Inc (DDOG)
Seller: Adam Blitzer (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,187 (-3.4%)
Price: USD 118.07
Total Value: USD 848,547

American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)
Seller: David Matthew Feinberg (Executive Vice President)
Shares Sold: 8,057 (-23.5%)
Price: USD 102.94
Total Value: USD 829,388

Popular Inc (BPOP)
Seller: Camille Burckhart (Executive Vice President)
Shares Sold: 7,000 (-20.4%)
Price: USD 104.14
Total Value: USD 728,980

Core Scientific Inc (CORZ)
Seller: Todd M. Duchene (Officer)
Shares Sold: 60,000 (-2.8%)
Price: USD 11.33
Total Value: USD 679,884

Performant Financial Corp (PFMT)
Seller: Lisa Im (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 180,867 (-12.8%)
Price: USD 3.25
Total Value: USD 587,818

CDN Insider Purchases

URZ3 Energy Corp (URZ)
Buyer: Darcy Alan Higgs (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+60.3%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 110,000

Panoro Minerals Ltd (PML)
Buyer: Luquman Shaheen (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+5.5%)
Price: CAD 0.49
Total Value: CAD 49,000

NameSilo Technologies Corp (URL)
Buyer: Colin B. Bowkett (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 64,500 (+4.3%)
Price: CAD 0.94
Total Value: CAD 60,630

Sun Summit Minerals Corp (SMN)
Buyer: Brian Lock (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+47.7%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 35,000

Vencanna Ventures Inc (VENI)
Buyer: Jonathan Robert Sharun (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 275,000 (+10.3%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 2,750

Vencanna Ventures Inc (VENI)
Buyer: Jonathan Robert Sharun (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 365,000 (+11.8%)
Price: CAD 0.01
Total Value: CAD 3,650

CDN Insider Sales

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd (CP)
Seller: Keith E. Creel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 170,227 (-70.0%)
Price: USD 80.72
Total Value: USD 13,741,541

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM)
Seller: Christina Charlotte Kramer (Officer)
Shares Sold: 43,490 (-73.0%)
Price: CAD 93.07
Total Value: CAD 4,047,614

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
Seller: Paul Martyn Clark (Officer)
Shares Sold: 16,936 (-98.5%)
Price: CAD 94.87
Total Value: CAD 1,606,718

TerraVest Industries Inc (TVK)
Seller: Mitchell DeBelser (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-14.1%)
Price: CAD 168.00
Total Value: CAD 1,680,000

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp
Seller: Lee Russell Curran (Officer)
Shares Sold: 59,366 (-12.6%)
Price: CAD 19.31
Total Value: CAD 1,146,239

CI Financial Corp (CIX)
Seller: Brigette Elizabeth Chang (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 39,900 (-0.5%)
Price: CAD 31.46
Total Value: CAD 1,255,434

PHX Energy Services Corp (PHX)
Seller: Craig Brown (Officer)
Shares Sold: 125,000 (-37.9%)
Price: CAD 8.01
Total Value: CAD 1,000,775

TC Energy Corp (TRP)
Seller: Russell Mahan (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 11,424 (-62.5%)
Price: CAD 70.22
Total Value: CAD 802,193

Fortuna Mining Corp (FVI)
Seller: Luis Dario Ganoza Durant (Officer)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-5.6%)
Price: USD 6.58
Total Value: USD 296,267

Fortuna Mining Corp (FVI)
Seller: Luis Dario Ganoza Durant (Officer)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-3.6%)
Price: USD 6.55
Total Value: USD 196,401

Fortuna Mining Corp (FVI)
Seller: Luis Dario Ganoza Durant (Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-2.9%)
Price: USD 6.57
Total Value: USD 164,300

Fortuna Mining Corp (FVI)
Seller: Eric Chapman (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,112 (-16.0%)
Price: CAD 8.82
Total Value: CAD 168,568

Outcrop Silver & Gold Corp (OCG)
Seller: Joseph Pervis Hebert (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,427,000 (-45.4%)
Price: CAD 0.21
Total Value: CAD 299,670

Institutional Spotlight: Notable Accumulation Across Small and Mid-Caps

A wave of high-conviction institutional buying emerged in today’s filings, reflecting growing interest in both specialized biotechnology names and acquisition vehicles. MHR Fund Management, led by Mark Rachesky, disclosed a substantial position in STRZ, acquiring 2,879,319 shares for a commanding 17.20% ownership stake. This level of control signals strategic intent and positions MHR as a pivotal player in the stock’s future trajectory.

Biotech firm ORIC Pharmaceuticals saw renewed sponsorship from Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management, which reported ownership of 4,401,659 shares, equivalent to 5.10% of the company. The consistent support from Cohen’s fund suggests confidence in ORIC’s pipeline potential.

Another standout in the biotech space is LXEO, which drew attention from multiple heavyweight investors. Affinity Asset Advisors and Frazier Life Sciences Public Fund reported holdings of 4,252,005 shares (7.75%) and 5,500,812 shares (9.90%) respectively. Dual sponsorship at this scale indicates robust institutional backing for LXEO’s development trajectory.

Israel Englander’s Integrated Core Strategies initiated a new position in ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP), acquiring 1,116,660 shares or 5.20% of the company. This aligns with the broader theme of institutional interest in specialty pharma and therapeutics.

Closed-end funds were a focal point for Saba Capital Management, led by Boaz Weinstein, who disclosed high-conviction positions in ENX and EVM, reporting 21.14% and 17.51% ownership stakes, respectively. These moves suggest activist potential and value-focused strategy, consistent with Saba’s historic positioning in discounted NAV structures.

Additional notable entries came from BlackRock, which continued to broaden exposure across a diverse set of names. Filings showed significant ownership in PVH (10.20%), FCN (9.00%), AVAV (9.60%), TTGT (5.40%), and FOUR (10.10%), highlighting a diversified but assertive allocation across sectors.

SPAC-related activity also picked up, with Linden Capital LP revealing 7.60% ownership in Wintergreen Acquisition Corp. and 5.40% in Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. This suggests early positioning ahead of potential de-SPAC transactions.

Micro-cap accumulation was most aggressive at Brookstone Capital Management, which took large positions in multiple units: UMAR (29.64%), UAPR (27.44%), and BMAR (11.29%). While the size of these companies remains modest, the depth of Brookstone’s ownership is notable and may reflect control-based strategies.

Finally, Voss Capital LLC revealed a 5.60% position in FLYW, and SIT Investment Associates disclosed an outsized 49.00% stake in PIM, indicating a potential controlling interest and long-term investment horizon.

Today’s institutional filings reveal a clear pattern of conviction buying across biotech, closed-end funds, and SPAC vehicles, with firms like BlackRock, Saba Capital, and Brookstone Capital aggressively expanding their stakes. As these positions accumulate, they not only validate underlying value or momentum theses but also position these institutions to influence company direction. These developments warrant close monitoring as they may precede strategic initiatives, activist campaigns, or corporate events.

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 – 2025-06-01

NCPL, IMNN, ONDS, ULTA, ADCT, BSGM, MP, ZS, SHLS, NEXT, HIMS, PLTR, BBAI, PHLT, KORE, SNT, AMLX, ORMP, VRNA, SPOT, BTM, ALNY, INOD, RNXT, HCI, INDV, PANW, BROS, HOOD, PRTH, DOCU, SFM, ALHC, COST, AZN, LEU, AXON, PGR, CRWD, VGZ, RBLX, CURI, AZ, SHAK, EAT, CNK, TK, FOUR, CVNA, RYAN, APP, NXT, CLM, CRDF, GM, ALLT, CVS, CHKP, SAP, DASH, DUK, WRBY, PDYN, MO, CHWY, NFLX, STNE, MRCY, BMEZ, REAL, GWRE, FFIV, FIS, MKL, IPI, WMT, IOT, ITRI, SNOW, EHAB, ZM, FIHL, AJG, ORCL, AGX, F, PM, T, ALL, MNDY, ROAD, AON, SO, FMCC, NUTX, FLUT, MA, WM, WEC, PAYC, EPR, OPCH, ZIM, LOPE, AIG, BOX, KTOS, MRUS, RTX, DUOL, BHF, ALKS, DAC, APH, FWONK, ORLY, ETR, RSG, CBOE, DXCM, IESC, UAL, X, BL, CME, DPG, JNJ, CB, STRL

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-06-01

DOO.TO, LB.TO, MTA.V, AEP.V, AAUC.TO, NFG.V, TAL.TO, POW\.TO, LUG.TO, SES.TO, PET.TO, OLA.TO, BEPC.TO, CGO.TO, GFL.TO, MDA.TO, KNT.TO, ABX.TO, BAM.TO, CSU.TO, JWEL.TO, WILD.TO, FFH.TO, TH.TO, CCA.TO, TOI.V, DSG.TO, CXB.TO, PRL.TO, DNTL.TO, EQX.TO, USA.TO, OGC.TO, SKE.TO, ARIS.TO, NA.TO, SVM.TO, SCR.TO, CTC/A.TO, ECN.TO, TRP.TO, ARTG.V, SIA.TO, NWC.TO, PPTA.TO, BBD/B.TO, QBR/B.TO, RY.TO, ENB.TO, EMP/A.TO, FTT.TO, AIM.TO, FTS.TO, CAE.TO, NGD.TO, OR.TO, EFN.TO, TFPM.TO, GRT/UN.TO, EMA.TO, TRI.TO, MAL.TO, T.TO, ZEN.V, ACO/X.TO, NWH/UN.TO, TOT.TO, CRR/UN.TO, EXE.TO, IMG.TO, TVK.TO, ELD.TO, L.TO, DOL.TO, SSRM.TO, TXG.TO, CF.TO, WN.TO, CU.TO, FN.TO, WPK.TO, PAAS.TO, EDV.TO, K.TO, TF.TO, WPM.TO, PBH.TO, SRU/UN.TO

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