Big Money Makes Bold Options Bets

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•  26 Nov 2025
 

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$AMBA saw extraordinary options activity with 18 unusual trades, marking activity well beyond the ordinary for the semiconductor company. The stock tumbled 18.78% to $73.89 as big money traders adopted a divided stance, with 38% leaning bullish and 22% bearish. Among the notable options, seven puts totaled $978,493 while 11 calls amounted to $2,035,257. These heavyweight investors appear to be targeting a price range between $77.50 and $115 over the next three months, suggesting expectations for a significant rebound from current levels. The average open interest stands at 163.91 with total volume reaching 4,367 contracts.

$WMT attracted considerable attention with 34 extraordinary options trades spotted throughout the session. Deep-pocketed investors adopted a predominantly bullish approach toward Walmart, with 55% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. The retail giant gained 1.96% to close at $109.10 as whales deployed significant capital, with 10 puts totaling $1,035,540 and 24 calls amounting to $1,527,655. The options activity suggests major players are eyeing a price window from $90 to $160 over the last three months. With mean open interest of 6,465.82 and total volume reaching 38,627 contracts, Walmart options market indicates strong conviction among institutional traders.

$MU revealed massive options activity as 99 unusual trades were detected in Micron Technology. Analysis of the trades showed 31% of investors opened positions with bullish expectations while 35% showed bearish tendencies. The breakdown included 43 puts valued at $5,518,721 and 56 calls valued at $3,210,749. Major market movers are focusing on a wide price band between $70 and $320 for the memory chip maker, reflecting significant uncertainty about the direction.

$HIMS generated considerable buzz with 25 options trades detected on Hims & Hers Health. Whales took a noticeably bullish stance with 44% opening bullish positions and 40% bearish. The telehealth company rose 3.53% to $38.40 as three puts totaling $435,048 and 22 calls amounting to $1,403,290 crossed the tape. The options activity reveals whales have been targeting an extremely wide price range from $3 to $60 over the last three months, suggesting divergent views. Mean open interest stands at 1,483.33 with total volume reaching 6,561 contracts.

$SPOT showed 22 options trades as investors with significant capital took a bearish stance on Spotify Technology. The overall sentiment split 36% bullish and 45% bearish, though the streaming giant gained 1.23% to $592.69. Among the unusual activity, one put totaled $27,860 while 21 calls amounted to $1,525,975, creating an interesting dynamic where call volume dominated despite the bearish sentiment. Whales have been targeting an ambitious price range from $450 to $840 over the past three months, indicating expectations for substantial volatility in the stock.

$LULU attracted 12 uncommon options trades as investors with deep pockets took a bullish stance on Lululemon Athletica. The athletic apparel company rose 2.50% to $181.94 as the sentiment among big-money traders split 58% bullish and 33% bearish. The activity included three puts for $152,970 and nine calls for $1,681,144, with significant investors targeting a price territory stretching from $160 to $230 over recent three months. When unusual options activity of this magnitude appears, it often signals that informed traders anticipate a catalyst on the horizon.

$IBM witnessed 17 options trades as whales took a noticeably bearish stance despite the tech stalwart relative stability. The stock dipped just 0.42% to $303.21 as analysis revealed 23% of investors opened bullish positions while 47% showed bearish tendencies. The breakdown included three puts totaling $157,610 and 14 calls for $1,074,391. Big players have been eyeing a price window from $150 to $315 over the past quarter, with the bearish positioning suggesting concerns about the near-term performance despite its recent strength.

$QCOM detected 19 unusual trades in Qualcomm as whales took a bullish stance on the chipmaker. The stock gained 1.13% to $165.14 as sentiment split closely, with 52% of investors opening bullish positions and 47% bearish. Seven puts totaled $470,979 while 12 calls amounted to $516,361, indicating relatively balanced positioning among institutional traders. Big players have been targeting a price range from $140 to $185 during the past quarter, suggesting expectations for moderate movement.

$MRVL revealed 12 options trades as high-rolling investors positioned themselves bearishly on Marvell Tech despite the stock surging 5.14% to $87.72. The sentiment split dramatically with just 25% bullish and 75% bearish, creating an interesting disconnect between the price action and institutional positioning. Among the identified options, one put amounted to $28,350 while 11 calls totaled $774,851. Big players appear focused on a price window from $65 to $100 over the past quarter, with the bearish positioning potentially signaling profit-taking ahead of the earnings report.

$DKNG showed nine unusual trades as financial giants made a conspicuous bullish move on DraftKings. The sports betting platform rose 1.67% to $32.20 as 66% of traders positioned bullishly while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Four puts valued at $158,170 and five calls valued at $233,292 crossed the scanner. The big players have been eyeing a price window from $25 to $50 during the past quarter, with mean open interest of 5,979.88 and total volume of 5,333 contracts suggesting steady institutional interest.

$BIDU attracted eight trades as whales with significant capital took a noticeably bearish stance on Baidu. The Chinese tech giant declined 1.31% to $116.34 as 12% of investors opened bullish trades while 62% positioned bearishly. Two puts totaled $71,020 while six calls amounted to $473,250. Major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60 and $130 spanning the last three months, reflecting uncertainty about the Chinese search engine prospects amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures.

$ON revealed eight extraordinary options activities in ON Semiconductor as deep-pocketed investors adopted a bearish approach. The stock gained 2.75% to $49.64 despite the bearish options positioning, with 37% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Two puts totaled $256,450 while six calls amounted to $287,000. Whales have been targeting a price range from $30 to $75 over the last three months, with average open interest of 658.43 and total volume reaching 2,471 contracts.

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