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    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-17 15:37

      Option Focus | Alphabet Shows Bullish Sentiment as Traders Buy $1.5 Million $380 Calls; While Near-Term $375 Calls are Sold for Premium Income

      Shares of Alphabet Inc. closed at $371.10 on Tuesday, up 1.09%. Significant block activity emerged in the options market, highlighted by a purchase of more than $1.5 million in long-dated call options alongside selling of near-term calls to collect premium. The positioning suggests investors remain constructive on the stock's medium-term outlook while retaining some caution regarding near-term upside. Options Metrics Google's current implied volatility (IV) stands at 31.63%, with an IV percentile of 21.12%, placing it in the lower end of its historical range. This suggests options are relatively inexpensive and that the market's implied volatility expectations remain subdued. Meanwhile, the IV-to-historical volatility (HV) ratio is 1.13, indicating implied volatility is only modestly above
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      Option Focus | Alphabet Shows Bullish Sentiment as Traders Buy $1.5 Million $380 Calls; While Near-Term $375 Calls are Sold for Premium Income
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-16 21:26

      Option Focus | Microsoft Sees Over $27M in Deep In-The-Money Put Buys, Institutions Position for Downside Protection as Sentiment Turns Bearish

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ closed at $399.76, up 2.31%. Despite the stock’s gain, the options market saw two unusually large deep in-the-money put purchases totaling more than $27 million, suggesting institutional capital is actively positioning for medium- to long-term downside risk. Overall derivatives flow indicates a notable shift toward bearish sentiment. Options Metrics Overview MSFT’s current implied volatility (IV) stands at 32.75%, with an IV percentile of 85.26%, placing it in a relatively elevated range and indicating that options are priced at a premium compared with recent history. Meanwhile, the IV/HV ratio is 0.93, suggesting implied volatility is slightly below realized volatility, though overall pricing still reflects heightened expectatio
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      Option Focus | Microsoft Sees Over $27M in Deep In-The-Money Put Buys, Institutions Position for Downside Protection as Sentiment Turns Bearish
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-15 21:07

      Option Focus | AMD Sees $1M+ Sell $480 Put Trade as Investors Harvest Premiums; Calendar Call Position Bets on Further Gains

      Shares of $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ closed at $511.57 on Friday, rising 4.73%, or $23.12. Against the backdrop of a sharp rally in the stock, the options market saw several block trades exceeding $1 million in notional value. Among the most notable were a complex call structure worth more than $3 million and an out-of-the-money put sale valued at nearly $1.5 million, both pointing to a cautiously bullish institutional stance amid elevated volatility and record-high share prices. Options Market Overview AMD's implied volatility (IV) currently stands at 77.17%, with its IV percentile reaching 98.80%, indicating that option premiums are trading near the upper end of their historical range and remain relatively expensive. Meanwhile, the IV-to-histo
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      Option Focus | AMD Sees $1M+ Sell $480 Put Trade as Investors Harvest Premiums; Calendar Call Position Bets on Further Gains
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-10

      Option Focus | Apple $285 Call Block Trade Reflects Long-Term Bullish View, With Investors Simultaneously Selling Volatility for Income

      Apple closed at $290.55, down 3.64%, with an intraday swing of 4.30%. The stock has recently experienced notable volatility, accompanied by a surge in large options trades. Among these, a multi-million-dollar long-dated in-the-money call transaction has drawn particular attention, signaling institutional bets on the stock’s long-term upside following recent price adjustments. Options Metrics According to the latest data, Apple’s (AAPL) options implied volatility (IV) stands at 26.17%, with an IV percentile of 31.87%. This level, slightly above the 30% threshold, falls within a “volatility-neutral” range, suggesting that current option pricing is neither exceptionally cheap nor expensive, and that market expectations for future realized volatility are relatively balanced. Meanwhile, the cal
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      Option Focus | Apple $285 Call Block Trade Reflects Long-Term Bullish View, With Investors Simultaneously Selling Volatility for Income
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-09

      Option Focus | Oracle Earnings Week Prices in 14% Swing; Large Trades Concentrate on Long-Dated $200/$140 Puts and Short-Term $220 Put for Defensive Hedging

      Oracle Corp. (ORCL) is set to release its latest quarterly earnings after the U.S. market close on June 10, 2026. The stock closed most recently at $211.82. Consensus estimates anticipate Oracle’s total revenue for the quarter at $19.099 billion, up 22.52% year-over-year (YoY); adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $1.96, up 19.18% YoY; and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) at $8.243 billion, up 20.54% YoY. Source: Tiger Trade App Options Market Signals Ahead of Oracle Earnings Options traders are already pricing in a potential “storm” around Oracle’s earnings. Data shows that options expiring the day after earnings (June 12) carry an implied volatility (IV) of 156.48%, placing it in the 98.8th percentile historically. This indicates unusually expensive options and reflects strong m
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      Option Focus | Oracle Earnings Week Prices in 14% Swing; Large Trades Concentrate on Long-Dated $200/$140 Puts and Short-Term $220 Put for Defensive Hedging
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-05

      Option Focus | Institutions See Limited Upside in Microsoft, Sell $500/$550 Calls and Shift Toward Premium-Collection Strategies

      Microsoft shares closed at $428.05 on Thursday, up 0.17%. With the stock continuing to consolidate near record highs, unusual activity has emerged in the options market. A notable transaction involving the sale of March 2027 $540 call options generated more than $3.55 million in premium, drawing market attention. Combined with other recent options flows, the data suggest that institutional investors may be shifting toward premium-collection strategies rather than positioning for substantial upside. Options Metrics As of June 5, 2026, Microsoft's implied volatility (IV) stood at 27.59%, with an IV percentile of 57.77%. This places volatility within the broadly neutral 30%-70% range, indicating that options are neither meaningfully overvalued nor undervalued. Such conditions generally provid
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      Option Focus | Institutions See Limited Upside in Microsoft, Sell $500/$550 Calls and Shift Toward Premium-Collection Strategies
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-03

      Option Focus | Bullish Sentiment Builds around Intel as Traders Target $110–$150 Calls; Far-Dated OTM Put Selling Signals Premium Harvesting

      $Intel(INTC)$ shares closed at $107.93, down 1.28% on the day. Despite the modest pullback in the stock, activity in the options market suggests growing bullish conviction beneath the surface. Recent trading in Intel (INTC) options has been marked by a series of unusual block transactions, with investors targeting the $110–$150 range through large purchases of out-of-the-money (OTM) call options, bullish call spreads, and sales of far-dated OTM puts. The positioning points to expectations of medium- to long-term upside while simultaneously collecting time-decay premiums, resulting in an overall constructive outlook on the stock. Options Metrics Intel’s implied volatility (IV) currently stands at 83.81%, with its IV percentile reaching 95.22%, indi
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      Option Focus | Bullish Sentiment Builds around Intel as Traders Target $110–$150 Calls; Far-Dated OTM Put Selling Signals Premium Harvesting
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-02

      Option Focus | Tesla $400 Straddle Signals a Big Move Ahead; While Massive Long-Dated Call Spread Bets on Long-Term Upside

      Tesla shares closed at $415.88 on Tuesday, down 4.57%, extending their recent pullback. Despite the decline, activity in Tesla's options market remained elevated, with several block trades highlighting growing divergence in investor views. The flow suggests a mix of long-term bullish positioning and short-term volatility bets, underscoring uncertainty around the stock's near-term direction. Options Metrics As of June 2, 2026, Tesla's implied volatility (IV) stood at 54.93%, with its IV percentile at 62.15%. This places volatility expectations in a broadly neutral range, indicating that option premiums are neither particularly cheap nor excessively expensive relative to historical levels. Meanwhile, the call-to-put volume ratio was 1.98, suggesting stronger activity in bullish contracts and
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      Option Focus | Tesla $400 Straddle Signals a Big Move Ahead; While Massive Long-Dated Call Spread Bets on Long-Term Upside
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-01

      Option Focus | Microsoft Sees Heavy Near-Term Call Buying as Traders Wager Nearly $10 Million on $455 Strike; Diverging Views Emerge Around August $480 Calls

      Microsoft shares closed at $450.24 on Friday, up 5.45%, as strong momentum in the stock fueled a surge in options activity. Large block trades were concentrated in near-dated call options, with one transaction involving nearly $9.5 million worth of out-of-the-money (OTM) calls at the $455 strike, highlighting a broadly bullish tone in the options market. Options Metrics As of May 30, Microsoft's implied volatility (IV) stood at 26.05%, while its IV Percentile was 51.0%. The reading places volatility in a broadly neutral range, suggesting current option premiums are neither significantly cheap nor expensive relative to historical levels. In other words, the market's expectations for future price swings remain broadly in line with historical norms. Meanwhile, the call-to-put volume ratio rea
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      Option Focus | Microsoft Sees Heavy Near-Term Call Buying as Traders Wager Nearly $10 Million on $455 Strike; Diverging Views Emerge Around August $480 Calls
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·05-29

      Option Focus | PDD Holdings Sees More Than $40 Million in Deep In-the-Money Put Buying as Institutions Hedge Aggressively

      $PDD Holdings(PDD)$ shares closed at $83.03, down 4.13% on the session. Against the backdrop of the stock’s decline, the options market saw notable unusual activity, with multiple block trades exceeding $10 million in premium traded over the past session. Institutional flow was dominated by purchases of deep in-the-money put options, reflecting a broadly bearish bias, with total net premium outlays surpassing $65 million. Options Metrics Implied volatility (IV) for PDD Holdings options currently stands at 37.77%, while the IV percentile is 35.86%. That places volatility within a neutral historical range, suggesting option pricing is neither particularly cheap nor excessively expensive. Meanwhile, the call-to-put volume ratio came in at 0.87, indica
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      Option Focus | PDD Holdings Sees More Than $40 Million in Deep In-the-Money Put Buying as Institutions Hedge Aggressively
     
     
     
     

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