Unusual Stock Options Activity Breakdown

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•  20 Feb 2025
 

Cameco $CCJ saw an influx of options trades, with 16 contracts making waves. A strong bullish tilt emerged, with 56% of traders favoring call options, while 37% leaned bearish. Calls vastly outpaced puts in both volume and value, with $842,069 placed in calls versus $111,984 in puts.

Cadence Design Systems ($CDNS), however, saw a more cautious stance from institutional traders. With 15 unusual trades surfacing, the bias leaned heavily bearish—66% of trades reflected downside expectations. Puts accounted for $352,945 in activity, while calls attracted $731,804.

Constellation Energy ($CEG) witnessed a flurry of activity, with 55 trades recorded. Despite a nearly even split between bullish and bearish positions—41% to 38%—the total value of puts overshadowed calls, reaching $3.47 million compared to $1.93 million in call volume.

Cleveland-Cliffs ($CLF) was another stock dominated by bearish sentiment. With nine unusual options trades, 77% were positioned for downside moves. Calls still held some ground with a $283,388 investment, but put activity—though lower in count—reflected a significant $126,540.

In the biotech sector, CRISPR Therapeutics ($CRSP) drew the attention of large-scale traders. While the specific trade breakdown remains unclear, the sheer volume of transactions suggests that institutional investors are bracing for a major move.

Enovix ($ENVX) also attracted strong institutional interest, with deep-pocketed investors favoring bullish positions. Options scanners picked up substantial bets placed on the stock, suggesting that traders expect a major shift in valuation soon.

GE Vernova ($GEV) showed a bullish tilt with 32 trades placed, where 40% were in favor of an upside move, while 37% leaned bearish. Calls represented the lion’s share of the volume, totaling $1.79 million against $1.06 million in puts.

Newmont Corporation ($NEM) experienced a wave of bearish bets, indicating that traders anticipate weakness ahead. The trend of large institutions making significant downside wagers suggests an expectation of potential headwinds for the gold mining giant.

Okta ($OKTA) drew notable interest from whales, with options flow pointing toward a bullish stance. While exact trade breakdowns remain undisclosed, such large-scale moves indicate that institutional investors are positioning for an upside shift, possibly driven by upcoming earnings or business developments.

Rigetti Computing ($RGTI) saw bearish positioning dominate its options activity. The increased put volume suggests that traders are hedging against potential downside, which could imply a lack of confidence in the stock’s near-term strength.

Vale ($VALE) showed a bearish lean, with 11 trades analyzed. About 63% of transactions favored downside exposure, with puts valued at $326,968, compared to calls at $334,189. While not overwhelmingly bearish, the sentiment suggests that investors are approaching Vale with caution.

Wingstop ($WING), on the other hand, experienced a more bullish tilt. With nine trades spotted, 55% reflected a positive outlook, while only 11% leaned bearish. Calls attracted nearly $400,000 in capital, indicating confidence in the company’s trajectory.