Unusual Stock Options Analysis

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•  18 Feb 2026
 

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$AVGO Broadcom Unusual options flow around Broadcom points to calculated positioning rather than noise. We identified 235 notable trades with a modest bullish lean: 45% bullish versus 35% bearish. Calls and puts were nearly balanced in dollar value, suggesting structured exposure rather than outright speculation. With shares at $333.51 and volume below the 26.44M average, the $70–$600 strike span implies traders are framing long-dated volatility exposure more than pressing short-term direction.

$BA Boein declined 2.09% to $238.93 as 65% of unusual flow skewed bearish. While calls exceeded puts in premium terms, sentiment tilt suggests hedging into weakness within the $170–$295 strike corridor. Volume remains lighter than its 8.02M average, reinforcing the view that derivatives desks are repositioning ahead of broader equity participation.

$CCJ Cameco continues to attract targeted options interest. Shares advanced 3.15% to $116.50, with 55% of tracked activity leaning bullish. Calls marginally exceeded puts in premium value, clustering between $90 and $150 strikes. Despite only nine flagged trades, capital allocation appears deliberate. Equity volume remains below its 4.88M average, indicating options traders may be positioning ahead of confirmation in the underlying.

$GOOG Alphabet shows a quieter derivatives profile. At $303.94, up 0.37%, no concentrated unusual blocks were flagged, yet sentiment framing suggests contrarian accumulation. With volume trailing its 23.81M average, the lack of skew indicates institutional patience, potentially awaiting volatility compression before committing larger directional exposure.

$RGTI Rigetti displays more speculative engagement. Shares climbed 3.78% to $16.18, accompanied by 22 unusual trades evenly split between bullish and bearish bias. Puts carried greater premium than calls, signaling hedged optimism across the $10–$37 range. Elevated share turnover near 28.78M highlights sustained attention consistent with asymmetric positioning.

$UNH UnitedHealth reflects decisive institutional recalibration. With 56 unusual trades and 57% bearish alignment, the derivatives market is actively managing downside risk. Shares sit at $288.20, marginally lower on the session. The broad $145–$560 strike dispersion underscores scenario hedging typical of macro-sensitive healthcare exposure.

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