Stock Options Analysis and Unusual Activity Signals from Market Whales

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•  28 Mar 2025
 

Archer Aviation ($ACHR) is drawing significant bearish attention from institutional investors. Analyzing today's options flow, we observed eight unusual trades, with a striking 75% leaning bearish. Six put contracts totaled $609,000 in value, while just two calls amounted to $96,600. This skewed positioning suggests traders are bracing for potential downside, a sentiment reflected in the open interest trends.

Apollo Global Management ($APO) also saw notable bearish activity, with deep-pocketed investors making aggressive downside bets. While their identities remain unknown, the sheer scale of these trades points to a strong conviction that APO may face turbulence ahead. Benzinga’s options scanner detected an influx of bearish contracts, hinting at a potential shift in sentiment for the asset manager.

AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) experienced 11 unusual options trades, with the majority skewed bearish. Of the total contracts spotted, nine were calls valued at $682,744, but the presence of two significant put contracts worth $82,942 suggests that not all institutional players are optimistic. The battle between bullish and bearish sentiment will be one to watch in the coming sessions.

Broadcom ($AVGO) stood out with 16 unusual trades, but in contrast to many other names on this list, sentiment leaned bullish. A majority—62% of trades—were calls, totaling $327,905, while put contracts amounted to $1.13 million. This suggests mixed signals, with some investors hedging their positions while others anticipate further upside.

Cigna Group ($CI) exhibited a rare balanced sentiment among institutional players. Options activity revealed 14 unusual trades, with 50% bullish and 42% bearish. Notably, 12 puts were executed, totaling $814,022, compared to just two calls at $71,613. The put-heavy stance suggests that some investors are preparing for potential volatility in the healthcare giant.

Salesforce ($CRM) drew bearish positioning from institutional traders, with 33 unusual trades observed. Out of these, 19 were puts worth $1.45 million, while 14 calls totaled $834,752. The heavy put volume indicates that investors may be anticipating a pullback in CRM, possibly driven by macroeconomic concerns or sector-specific headwinds.

Dell Technologies ($DELL) experienced a flood of options activity, with 74 trades detected. The overall sentiment remained mixed, with 31% bullish and 32% bearish. Notably, 45 puts amounted to $5.56 million, significantly outweighing the 29 calls totaling $2.58 million. This positioning suggests traders are bracing for downside volatility in Dell’s stock.

GE Vernova ($GEV) also caught the attention of options traders, with 54 significant trades recorded. Among them, 33 put contracts valued at $3.21 million dominated, while 21 calls accounted for $1.17 million. This level of bearish positioning hints at institutional caution regarding GE Vernova’s near-term outlook.

Coca-Cola ($KO) saw an unusually high number of bearish bets, with 66% of detected options activity leaning negative. A total of nine unusual trades surfaced, with four puts worth $242,950 and five calls totaling $168,051. The divergence in sentiment suggests some investors expect a pullback despite the stock's traditionally defensive nature.

Meta Platforms ($META) witnessed a surge in options activity, with 51 trades identified. The overall positioning was bearish, with 35 put contracts amounting to $2.68 million, while 16 calls were valued at $2.06 million. The heavy put volume could indicate expectations of a slowdown in Meta’s rally or concerns about broader tech market headwinds.

Netflix ($NFLX) followed a similar pattern, as 60% of its unusual options activity leaned bearish. Of the 38 trades detected, 10 put contracts totaled $1.66 million, whereas 28 calls came in at $1.37 million. This suggests traders are hedging against potential downside, despite Netflix’s recent strength.

NIO ($NIO) stood out with $2.57 million in options trades today, spanning both bullish and bearish sides. With a significant portion of contracts targeting a price range of $3.00 to $20.00, traders appear to be bracing for heightened volatility in the Chinese EV maker.

D-Wave Quantum ($QBTS) saw an interesting split in sentiment. Of 16 unusual trades, 56% were bullish, while 43% were bearish. The presence of 10 put contracts worth $679,615 suggests a degree of caution, though the six calls totaling $248,889 indicate some traders see potential upside.

Royal Caribbean ($RCL) experienced significant options trading volume, with 32 unusual trades detected. Bearish positioning took the lead, with 26 put contracts totaling $2.63 million versus just six call contracts amounting to $382,145. The heavy put activity suggests investors are hedging against potential downside risks in the cruise operator’s stock.