Unusual Options Activity

Database software giant Oracle (ORCL) is up 23% over the past year, handily beating the S&P 500, even with its recent pullback. One trader sees more upside into the middle of next year. That’s based on the June 2026 $165 calls. With 412 days until expiration, 10,500 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 198, for a 56-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $14.95 to make the bullish bet. Oracle shares recently traded ...
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Clothing manufacturer V.F. Corp (VFC) is down 7% over the past year, but have seen a bigger decline in recent weeks amid the rise of a new trade war. One trader sees shares continuing lower in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the May 23 $10 puts. With 22 days until expiration, 10,168 contracts traded compared to a prior open position of 307, for a 33-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.39 to make ...
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing giant Pfizer (PFE) is down 10% over the past year, underperforming the overall market. One trader sees a rebound for shares over the summer. That’s based on the September $18 calls. With 142 days until expiration, 4,057 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 122, for a 33-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $5.10 to make the bullish bet. Pfizer shares recently traded for about $23, meaning the option is already ...
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Regional bank Flagstar Financial (FLG) is up over 25% in the past year. One trader is betting on further gains in the months ahead. That’s based on the June $13 calls. With 52 days until expiration, 15,369 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 106, for a massive 145-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.35 to make the bullish bet. Flagstar shares recently traded for just under $12, so the stock would need ...
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Automaker Ford (F) has struggled in the past year, with shares down 25%. One trader sees further weakness through next summer. That’s based on the June 2026 $10 puts. With 416 days until expiration, 5,093 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 222, for a 23-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.61 to make the bearish bet. Ford shares recently traded right at $10, making this an at-the-money trade. Ford has traded between ...
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Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (RIOT) is starting to trend higher as bitcoin prices trend higher. One trader is betting that shares will keep trending higher. That’s based on the December $11 calls. With 328 days until expiration, 41,425 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 104, for a massive 398-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.26 to make the bullish bet. Riot shares recently traded for about $7.50, so shares would need ...
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Cruise line operator Carnival Corporation (CCL) has seen shares sink in recent weeks amid fears of an economic slowdown, including on vacations and tourism. One trader sees shares trending lower into the summer. That’s based on the June $14 puts. With 57 days until expiration, 4,021 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 105, for a 38-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.36 to make the bearish bet. Carnival shares recently traded for ...
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Asset manager The Caryle Group (CG) is down over 30% in the past year, with most of that drop occurring in the past few months. One trader sees further downside in the coming weeks. That’s based on the June $32.50 puts. 62,057 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 190, for a massive 327-fold rise in volume on the trade. The options have 58 days until expiration, and the buyer paid $2.15 to make the bearish bet. Caryle Group shares ...
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