Unusual Stock Options Activity Breakdown

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•  14 Feb 2025
 

Chevron ($CVX) saw unusual options activity, with large trades appearing in publicly available options history. While the precise identity of these investors remains unknown, the sheer volume of these trades suggests that either institutions or high-net-worth individuals are positioning themselves ahead of potential price action. When options activity of this magnitude occurs, it often signals that something significant may be on the horizon.

Devon Energy ($DVN) experienced a notable shift in sentiment, with financial giants executing nine unusual options trades. Analysis of the data reveals a split in positioning, with 33% of traders leaning bullish and 44% taking a bearish stance. Among these trades, four were put contracts totaling $764,768, while five call contracts amounted to $233,359. This activity suggests that while some investors anticipate downside, others see potential upside opportunities, making Devon Energy's near-term movement one to watch.

Intuitive Surgical ($ISRG) also saw substantial options trading signals, with large capital flowing into its options contracts. As with Chevron, these trades were executed by unknown but well-capitalized investors. The history of such trades often indicates that the market is preparing for a potential shift, as those placing these bets might have insights that retail traders lack.

Medtronic ($MDT) options trading activity revealed a strong institutional presence, with 20 unusual trades recorded. Data analysis indicates that 50% of traders were bullish, while 45% leaned bearish. Notably, nine put contracts were valued at $589,660, while 11 call contracts totaled $949,530. The volume and open interest in these contracts suggest that options traders are making decisive bets on Medtronic’s near-term direction, possibly in anticipation of upcoming catalysts.

Atlassian ($TEAM) saw major market whale activity, with 13 notable trades standing out in options history. A breakdown of these trades shows that 30% of investors were bullish, while 15% took bearish positions. Of the total trades, six were put contracts worth $233,880, and seven were call contracts totaling a staggering $63.49 million. Such a large notional value of call options suggests strong conviction from institutional players, possibly anticipating an upside move in Atlassian’s stock.

UnitedHealth Group ($UNH) also witnessed significant options trading alerts, with large bets placed in today's session. Similar to CVX and ISRG, these transactions came from major players who might have access to insights that retail traders don’t. Historically, such substantial trades tend to precede notable stock movements, making UNH one to keep an eye on as we move into the new trading week.