Options Flow Flags Squeeze Risk, Bearish Chip Bets

Options sentiment is shifting sharply across several names. Negative bets dominate in semiconductors. Bullish flow stands out in beaten-down financials.

Sandisk topped the negative options bets table this week. The storage chipmaker has surged 501% year-to-date. Bears are pushing back hard via puts. Micron Technology, up 213% YTD, drew the second-largest negative bets tally. Both stocks face crowded long positioning. Options traders appear to be fading the rally.

Tesla also registered heavy negative options flow. The stock is down 27% year-to-date. RSI sits at 39, near oversold territory. Bears are not done yet.

On the bullish side, Rocket Companies stands out. Short interest sits at 14.8% of free float. Days to cover hit 5.6. The options score is among the highest in US financials this week. Positive bets are building ahead of Q2 earnings. A short squeeze setup is forming.

LandBridge Company is flashing squeeze signals too. Utilization hit 100%. Availability collapsed to just 2.2% of short interest. Short sellers are trapped with a 15.2% short interest position. Cost to borrow sits at 2.35%. The squeeze pressure here is acute.

Hilton Worldwide led the ORTEX options score ranking this week. Its RSI dropped to 34.7. Options bulls are stepping in before Q2 results. Zeta Global follows closely, with a short score above 61 and 5.7 days to cover — another earnings-driven catalyst in play.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.