This article analyzes significant options trading by large investors, commonly known as 'whales', in ten prominent information technology companies. These substantial transactions can often signal upcoming market shifts or changes in how these stocks are valued by sophisticated traders. Understanding these movements is crucial for identifying potential trading opportunities or risks within the dynamic IT sector.
On November 17, 2025, several information technology stocks experienced notable options trading, indicating diverse investor sentiments. For NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), a neutral call option sweep was observed, involving 146 contracts at a $190.00 strike price, expiring on November 21, 2025. This sweep, valued at $85.2K, suggests that a significant investor anticipates the stock price to remain relatively stable around the strike price.
Conversely, Circle Internet Group Inc (CRCL) saw bullish put option trades, with 200 contracts at a $75.00 strike, also expiring on November 21, 2025. Despite being a put option, the bullish sentiment suggests that the investors believe the stock will stay above this strike price, or that these puts are being sold to collect premium. Ondas Holdings Inc (ONDS) had a bearish call option sweep for 204 contracts at a $7.50 strike, with a much longer expiration date of January 15, 2027. This indicates an expectation that ONDS's stock price will not significantly rise above this level in the long term.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) experienced neutral put option trades for 60 contracts at a $242.50 strike, expiring on November 21, 2025. Microsoft Corp (MSFT) showed bearish call option activity, with 100 contracts at a $515.00 strike, expiring on the same date. Oracle Corp (ORCL) had bullish call option trades, involving 50 contracts at a $220.00 strike, also expiring on November 21, 2025.
Further into the data, Nebius Group NV (NBIS) displayed bullish put option sweeps with 150 contracts at a $90.00 strike, set to expire on November 21, 2025. Core Scientific Inc (CORZ) saw a substantial bearish call option sweep of 1000 contracts at a $15.00 strike, also expiring on November 21, 2025. Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) had bullish put option sweeps for 60 contracts at a $115.00 strike, with an expiration date of December 19, 2025. Finally, MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) exhibited bearish put option sweeps, with 406 contracts at a $14.00 strike, expiring on November 21, 2025. These diverse activities reflect a complex interplay of short-term and long-term outlooks by major players in the market.
These detailed option activities provide valuable insights into the current market sentiment of large-scale investors across various IT companies. By tracking these significant trades, individual investors can gain a better understanding of where the 'smart money' is flowing and how potential market movements might unfold in the near to medium term. Such data serves as a critical resource for making informed investment decisions in the fast-paced technology sector.