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    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·06-10 15:30

      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 15:37

      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
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·05-28

      Option Focus | Marvell Sees Massive Long-Dated Put Hedge, While $180 Call Buying and Deep OTM Put Selling Signal Bullish Bias

      Shares of $Marvell Technology(MRVL)$ closed at $198.70, down 4.59% on the session. The company’s options market has recently seen a wave of unusually large block trades with substantial notional value, underscoring sharp divergence among institutional investors over the stock’s future direction and volatility outlook. Positioning across the options tape reflects a mix of aggressive upside bets and defensive hedging activity. Options Metrics Signal Elevated Volatility Implied volatility (IV) on Marvell options currently stands at 99.30%, while the IV percentile has climbed to 96.81%, indicating that implied volatility is trading near historically extreme levels. In practical terms, options premiums are exceptionally expensive relative to historical
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      Option Focus | Marvell Sees Massive Long-Dated Put Hedge, While $180 Call Buying and Deep OTM Put Selling Signal Bullish Bias
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·05-28

      Options Focu | Nokia IV Hits Record High. Traders Sell Long-Dated $25 Calls; Bullish Positioning Emerges in $18 and $19 Calls

      Shares of Nokia closed at $15.68, down 4.74% on the session, while activity in the company’s options market accelerated sharply. Implied volatility (IV) surged to a record high as large block trades flooded into the market, highlighting a notable tug-of-war between sellers of long-dated out-of-the-money calls and investors positioning for longer-term upside. Options Metrics Point to Elevated Volatility Nokia’s options IV currently stands at 83.19%, with its IV percentile reaching 98.80%. The reading suggests options are trading at historically expensive levels, reflecting expectations for significant future price swings. Meanwhile, the call-to-put volume ratio climbed to 3.92, with trading activity heavily concentrated in call options. Source: Tiger Trade App Large Trades Reveal Diverging
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      Options Focu | Nokia IV Hits Record High. Traders Sell Long-Dated $25 Calls; Bullish Positioning Emerges in $18 and $19 Calls
    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·05-27

      Option Focus | AMD Draws Multi-Million Dollar Bullish Bets on $500 Calls; While Traders Sell $620 Calls for Premium Income

      $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ shares closed at $503.89, up 7.78% on the session. Recent swings in AMD’s share price have fueled elevated activity in the options market. Over the past three trading sessions, large block trades have largely reflected a cautious tone, dominated by selling far-dated out-of-the-money call options and buying out-of-the-money puts, alongside a smaller number of bullish wagers targeting a near-term rebound. Options Metrics Implied Volatility (IV): Current implied volatility stands at 67.97%, while its historical percentile has climbed to 86.45%, indicating options pricing is elevated relative to historical norms and that contracts remain relatively expensive. Call/Put Volume Ratio: The call-to-put volume ratio stands at 1.
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      Option Focus | AMD Draws Multi-Million Dollar Bullish Bets on $500 Calls; While Traders Sell $620 Calls for Premium Income
       
       
       
       

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