Stock Options Analysis Reveals Major Unusual Activity

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•  30 Sep 2025
 

•   AA  
   
  -3.93%
•   FDX  
   
  -0.93%
•   HPE  
   
  +1.49%
•   LLY  
   
  +5.37%
•   MRUS  
   
  +0.48%

$MRUS Merus captured the most dramatic attention with Benzinga's options scanner detecting 41 unusual trades, marking one of the most active days for the biotech company in recent memory. The volume of 38.02 million shares absolutely dwarfed the average daily volume of just 601,540, representing a staggering 63-fold increase. What makes this situation particularly intriguing is the disconnect between the bearish options stance taken by big money players and the stock's powerful upward trajectory. The RSI reading of 85.45 confirms the stock is in deeply overbought territory, lending credence to the notion that these bearish options bets may be anticipating profit-taking or a technical pullback.

$UNH UnitedHealth Group saw massive options flow with 74 detected trades, representing the highest absolute dollar volume of activity on Monday's unusual options scanner. The healthcare behemoth attracted $2.4 million in put contracts and $3.05 million in call contracts, though sentiment leaned notably bearish with 47% of investors taking pessimistic positions compared to just 35% expressing bullish expectations. The bearish tilt in options activity despite the technical uptrend creates an interesting dynamic, as sophisticated traders appear to be positioning for a correction in the healthcare sector or hedging against potential regulatory headwinds.

$RKT Rocket Companies demonstrated strong bullish conviction with 18 unusual options trades showing 61% of investors opening positions with optimistic expectations. Options traders poured $731,836 into call contracts compared to just $369,944 in puts, a nearly 2-to-1 ratio favoring bullish positions. The stock's beta of 2.31 means it moves more than twice as volatile as the broader market, making it an attractive vehicle for options traders seeking amplified returns on directional bets.

$HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise attracted extraordinary bullish options activity with 27 unusual trades detected, representing $5.17 million in call contracts compared to just $139,033 in puts. This nearly 37-to-1 ratio in favor of bullish positions represents one of the most lopsided options sentiment readings of the day, with 51% of investors expressing optimistic expectations. The technical picture looks constructive with an RSI of 55.30 that indicates healthy momentum without excessive froth, while the stock trades in a clear uptrend approaching its 52-week high.

$FDX FedEx saw notable whale activity with 8 unusual options trades detected, though the directional sentiment was evenly split with 50% of positions showing bullish expectations. Options traders committed $200,426 to call contracts while only $77,259 went into puts, suggesting cautious optimism despite the stock's recent sideways consolidation. With volume notably subdued compared to average levels, the options flow suggests positioning for a potential breakout move rather than reaction to immediate catalysts.

$AA Alcoa experienced 8 unusual options trades that showed a bullish stance from investors with significant capital to deploy. The aluminum producer saw volume of 7.45 million shares exceed its average of 5.73 million, confirming genuine interest beyond just the unusual options activity. Trading with an RSI of 62.43, the stock shows momentum without reaching overbought extremes. The unusual options activity in a cyclical commodity producer like Alcoa often signals that informed traders are positioning ahead of either commodity price moves or company-specific developments.

$LLY Eli Lilly attracted bullish options positioning despite the pharmaceutical giant trading in a technical downtrend. The healthcare heavyweight saw unusual options activity that indicates investors with substantial resources believe the current weakness represents an opportunity. An RSI reading of 44.54 suggests the stock resides in neutral territory that could support a move in either direction depending on upcoming catalysts. The bullish options activity in a stock experiencing technical weakness often represents sophisticated investors taking contrarian positions.

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