Unusual Options Activity: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Shares of entertainment giant
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) have been sliding in recent months. One trader sees a further decline in the days ahead. That’s based on the May 20th $108 puts. With 14 days until expiration, 5,340 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest 156, for a 34-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.71 to bet on a further decline in shares. Shares last traded around $116, so they would need to decline ...
Read More About This
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) have been sliding in recent months. One trader sees a further decline in the days ahead. That’s based on the May 20th $108 puts. With 14 days until expiration, 5,340 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest 156, for a 34-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.71 to bet on a further decline in shares. Shares last traded around $116, so they would need to decline ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Antero Resources Corporation (AR)
Shares of oil and gas exploration company
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) are up over 240 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the November $45 calls. With 197 days until expiration, 26,695 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 550, for a 49-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $4.80 to make the bet. The stock recently traded for around $37, so shares would ...
Read More About This
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) are up over 240 percent in the past year. One trader sees a further rally in the months ahead. That’s based on the November $45 calls. With 197 days until expiration, 26,695 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 550, for a 49-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $4.80 to make the bet. The stock recently traded for around $37, so shares would ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
Shares of cable provider
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) hit a 52-week low on Monday before turning higher. But one trader is betting that the stock will continue to decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the October $30 puts. With 170 days left, 16,266 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 894, for an 18-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.93 to enter the trade. Shares just traded near $40, so they would need ...
Read More About This
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) hit a 52-week low on Monday before turning higher. But one trader is betting that the stock will continue to decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the October $30 puts. With 170 days left, 16,266 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 894, for an 18-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.93 to enter the trade. Shares just traded near $40, so they would need ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Shares of app brokerage
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) have seen shares slide nearly 90 percent from their 52-week high as a slowing market has caused retail traders to scale back their activities. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the August $8 puts. With 108 days until expiration, 10,650 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 200, for a 53-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.04 to enter the trade. Shares recently Read More About This
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) have seen shares slide nearly 90 percent from their 52-week high as a slowing market has caused retail traders to scale back their activities. One trader sees a further decline ahead. That’s based on the August $8 puts. With 108 days until expiration, 10,650 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 200, for a 53-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.04 to enter the trade. Shares recently Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Nike (NKE)
Shares of athletic apparel company
Nike (NKE) have been in a downtrend for the past few months, but the share price has moderated in recent weeks. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound ahead. That’s based on the September $125 calls. With 137 days until expiration, 10,714 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 300, for a 36-fold jump in volume on the contract. The buyer of the calls paid $12.43 to get into the trade. Shares are going for ...
Read More About This
Nike (NKE) have been in a downtrend for the past few months, but the share price has moderated in recent weeks. One trader sees the possibility for a rebound ahead. That’s based on the September $125 calls. With 137 days until expiration, 10,714 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 300, for a 36-fold jump in volume on the contract. The buyer of the calls paid $12.43 to get into the trade. Shares are going for ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Shares of mining giant
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) have been in a strong uptrend until the past few trading days, when shares quickly dropped. One trader sees the stock returning to rally mode. That’s based on the August $49 calls. With 112 days until expiration, 3,283 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 121, for a 27-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $2.21 to get into the position. Shares last traded just under $42, so they ...
Read More About This
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) have been in a strong uptrend until the past few trading days, when shares quickly dropped. One trader sees the stock returning to rally mode. That’s based on the August $49 calls. With 112 days until expiration, 3,283 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 121, for a 27-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $2.21 to get into the position. Shares last traded just under $42, so they ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Cantaloupe (CTLP)
Shares of unattended retail market payment and software provider
Cantaloupe (CTLP) have shed nearly half their value in the past year. One trader is betting on a strong rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the September $7.50 calls. With 141 days until expiration, 21,673 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 464, for a 47-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.32 to get into the position. Shares recently went for just over ...
Read More About This
Cantaloupe (CTLP) have shed nearly half their value in the past year. One trader is betting on a strong rebound in the coming months. That’s based on the September $7.50 calls. With 141 days until expiration, 21,673 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 464, for a 47-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.32 to get into the position. Shares recently went for just over ...
Read More About This
Unusual Options Activity: Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI)
Shares of rental and leasing service company
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI) have been sliding over the past year. However, one trader sees the potential for a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the June $28 calls. With 51 days until expiration, 3,592 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 123, for a 29-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.70 to get into the trade. Shares recently traded ...
Read More About This
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI) have been sliding over the past year. However, one trader sees the potential for a move higher in the coming months. That’s based on the June $28 calls. With 51 days until expiration, 3,592 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 123, for a 29-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.70 to get into the trade. Shares recently traded ...
Read More About This
