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Whale Moves | Tesla and MicroStrategy Options Surge; Significant Increases in Sirius XM Open Interest

Market BriefWednesday, Dec 25, 2024 7:00 pm ET

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Top 20 Stocks with Most Traded Options

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) saw an increase of 1.11%, with an option volume of 6.38 million and an open interest of 16.27 million.

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose by 1.36%, with an option volume of 2.66 million and an open interest of 8.12 million.

NVIDIA (NVDA) experienced a gain of 0.39%, trading 2.19 million options with an open interest of 25.03 million.

Tesla (TSLA) surged by 7.36%, with an option volume of 1.67 million and an open interest of 8.09 million.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) increased by 0.89%, with options traded amounting to 910.44K and an open interest of 10.23 million.

Palantir (PLTR) climbed 2.09%, with an option volume of 761.03K and an open interest of 3.50 million.

Altria (MO) saw a slight decline of 0.21%, trading 610.38K options with an open interest of 375.15K.

Apple (AAPL) increased by 1.15%, with options trading at 571.02K and an open interest of 5.83 million.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rose by 1.36%, with an option volume of 374.20K and an open interest of 3.85 million.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped 5.96%, trading 347.86K options with an open interest of 3.86 million.

Broadcom (AVGO) gained 3.15%, with an option volume of 326.93K and an open interest of 2.45 million.

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) increased by 0.42%, with an option volume of 317.47K and an open interest of 5.13 million.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) surged 7.81%, with options trading at 291.32K and an open interest of 2.57 million.

Amazon (AMZN) rose by 1.77%, trading 252.69K options with an open interest of 4.02 million.

MARA Holdings (MARA) saw an increase of 4.68%, with an option volume of 201.56K and an open interest of 1.74 million.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) climbed 6.36%, with options traded amounting to 192.88K and an open interest of 2.03 million.

NIO Inc (NIO) increased by 3.13%, with an option volume of 171.37K and an open interest of 3.36 million.

GameStop (GME) rose by 0.78%, with options trading at 165.63K and an open interest of 1.09 million.

Lucid Group (LCID) climbed 3.23%, trading 161.64K options with an open interest of 1.93 million.

Tilray Brands (TLRY) fell by 1.40%, with options trading at 155.40K and an open interest of 1.11 million.

Other Notable Moves

Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) saw significant increases in open interest for several options, including the $3.50 and $4.00 calls expiring January 16, 2026, and the $3.50 put expiring January 17, 2025. The $5.00 call and $7.00 call, both expiring January 17, 2025, also saw notable increases.

LAZR showed increased open interest for the $1.00 call expiring January 17, 2025, and January 16, 2026, as well as for the $0.50 put expiring January 15, 2027.

Bluebird Bio (BLUE) experienced an increase in open interest for the $0.50 call expiring May 16, 2025.

Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares (TSLL) saw an increase in open interest for the $12.73 call expiring January 17, 2025.

Fresh Vine Wine (VLD1) had an increase in open interest for the $0.50 call expiring January 17, 2025.

The S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) showed an increase in open interest for the $20.00 call expiring March 18, 2025.

Comments

Curious_Chef5826

05/03

$TSLA and $AAPL have been cash cows, but ABR's resilience intrigues me. Time to diversify and hedge bets in real estate. 🤑

Thebigshort2580

05/03

@Curious_Chef5826 How long you planning to hold ABR? Curious if you're thinking short-term flip or long-term play.

_Ukey_

05/03

Arbor's liquidity moves are slick. Repurchase facility saved them bucks. Gotta keep that cash flow tight.

ShortHedgeFundATM

05/03

@_Ukey_ Liquidity's cool, but earnings need boost.

shakenbake6874

05/03

$0.30 dividend above adjusted earnings? Bold move. If they pull it off, ABR could win back investors. Patience is key here.

charon-the-boatman

05/03

What's up with Arbor's dividend coverage? Below the payout, feels risky. Watching closely for earnings rebound.

Mr_Biddz

05/03

40% drop in distributable earnings is brutal, but they're keeping the dividend intact. Shows confidence in long-term cash flow.

Wanderer_369

05/03

ABR's liquidity moves are slick. SOFR rate drop = cheaper debt. They're playing the long game, but dividend sustainability is a watch-out.

WSBonlyaccount

05/03

@Wanderer_369 ABR's moves r slick, but div sustainability is a red flag.

Shinoskay9

05/03

Foreclosed properties hit hard, but disciplined runoff shows they're not panicking. Selective lending is key in this market.

DrMoveit

05/03

ABR's Q1 numbers are a mixed bag. Liquidity gains and strategic debt management offer hope, but dividend coverage is a concern.

applesandpearss

05/03

Foreclosed properties hit hard. $196.7M loss Ouch! But they're managing credit risks. Hope they bounce back.

thelastsubject123

05/03

Market's tough, but ABR's capital structure is solid. $13.37B assets and $240.9M loan loss buffer. They're hedging bets against defaults.

michael_curdt

05/03

$ABR's structured loan portfolio is selective. Runoff and originations show discipline. Smart play in a shaky market.

Monkiyness

05/03

@michael_curdt ABR's discipline = solid strategy.

Koiguy94

05/03

@michael_curdt Smart move, but watch credit risks.

deevee12

05/03

Arbor's liquidity moves are clutch in this market

_Ukey_

05/03

@deevee12 True, liquidity's key.

Pushover112233

05/03

Holding some ABR. Strategy: ride out the market storm, diversify, and watch for signs of recovery in the Agency Business.

Corpulos

05/03

Real estate sector's struggles are a macro headache

twiggs462

05/03

SOFR rate impact on loan yields is a risk. Investors should keep an eye on credit quality and potential defaults.

Ibs69

05/08

Wow!The FLUT stock was in an easy trading mode with Pro tools, and I made $269 from it!

awful_falafels

05/08

@Ibs69 How long were you holding FLUT stock? Any tips on your strategy?

habsmd

3 hour ago

Damn!!Those $BABA whale-sized options block were screaming danger! � Closed positions just in time profiting more than $398

DrSilentNut

05/06

$HIMS under $40 sooner than expected 🩸⚠️

tic toc

05/06

My folks was prepare last night. The CALL opens at 1.6. I buy, it instantly goes up 35% to $2.4. $HIMS https://t.co/3QQ…

LamboSkillz

05/06

$HIMS This guy is posting every 30 seconds LMAO what's up little buddy

Most_Caramel_8001

05/06

$HIMS offloaded the rest for a quick 45% profit

Accomplished-Exit822

05/06

@Most_Caramel_8001 How long were you holding $HIMS before selling?

NothingAroundUs

05/06

$NVO last day before prices hit 70s

HadrianVI

05/06

$NVO this is a stock that's a steal right now and I'm seeing articles about the ozempic bubble popping 🤦‍♂️ do people even think before they write?

CommonEar474

05/06

$NVO Trump talking about pharma tariffs that's why all the bios are down Orange man needs to have a stroke already

Bidens-Hairplug

05/06

$NVO had a great chance to buy more hahahahahahahaha

TradingLeagueshq

05/06

$HIMS is great got a -8% What a load of bs the bulls talk

LogicalGamer123

05/06

@TradingLeagueshq What’s your average holding duration? Ever had a big win or loss in $HIMS?

aiolyfe

05/06

$NVO update tomorrow

itsCblast

05/06

$HIMS 50c up 1,200% in 10min 🎯

isthepopereptilian

05/06

@itsCblast How long you holding $HIMS? You think it'll keep climbing or is it time to cash out?

rbr0714

05/06

$HIMS Needham Stays Bullish on HIMS & Hers Health, $HIMS Keeps $61 Price Target

estapia1

05/06

Wow!I profited significantly from the signal generated by NVO stock.

server_profile

05/12

Damn!!I successfully capitalized on the GMT stock's bearish movement with Premium tools, generating $358!

completelypositive

05/08

GoodRx is cruising with a solid Q1, but let's not uncork the champagne just yet. The numbers are up, but the road ahead is still bumpy. They might be "Good as Hell" now, but can they sustain the momentum? Time will tell if this turnaround is more than a flash in the pan.

PlatePersonal5577

05/08

Wow!the block option data in GDRX stock saved me much money!

Serious-Assumption56

4 hour ago

Wow!I successfully capitalized on the ABP stock's bearish trend, generating $284!

CertifiedWwDuby

2 hour ago

@Serious-Assumption56 I had a small stake in ABP, sold early. Regret not holding, could've been a nice gain.

JoeyJensent

1 hour ago

@Serious-Assumption56 How long were you holding ABP stocks? Any tips on when to buy or sell?

bllshrfv

04/23

$DIS might need more than Fubo to tackle $NFLX. Watching their next moves closely.

TobyAguecheek

04/23

@bllshrfv What do you think DISney's next move will be?

TenMillionYears

04/23

Sports fans on Disney+? Game changer if they pull it off. Risky but could shake up Netflix's dominance.

Master_Algae_2845

04/23

OMG!Those $DIS whale-sized options block were screaming danger! � Closed positions just in time profiting more than $266

dyskinet1c

13 hour ago

"Qubetics is the new kid on the block, everyone's talking 'bout how it's gonna drop. But remember, in crypto land, the next big thing often turns out to be a dud. Still, if you're feeling lucky, maybe you'll catch the wave before it crashes. Just don't forget, it's not just about the ROI—it's about the ride. And let's hope this one doesn't end up like that song, 'The Next Big Thing' by The Strokes. You know, the one where it's all hype, but the thing never comes.

pd14200

9 hour ago

@dyskinet1c If Qubetics is the new hotness, I'm HODLing my popcorn. Let's see if it's a moonshot or a meme stock, amirite?

Logical-Possession10

13 hour ago

Wow!the block option data in ETH stock saved me much money!

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