Oil stocks grabbed unusual options positioning as Iran war extended. SOC Sable Offshore ranked fourth in options sentiment. The $2.5B energy name surged 80% year to date as crude prices spiked above $95.
Occidental Petroleum topped options activity rankings amid energy chaos. The $58B producer jumped 48% in 2026 attracting heavy positioning. Devon Energy grabbed fifth with 33% yearly gains as traders bet on extended supply disruption.
Marathon Petroleum showed dense options interest despite -12% analyst downside. The $70B refiner held 68 RSI indicating overbought momentum. Options expiries ran dense through June suggesting prolonged volatility expectations.
TSLA Tesla showed 21 separate expiry dates extending to late June. The EV maker faced fresh legal pressure as a jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before the 2022 buyout. Options traders positioned through multiple near-term dates.
EA Electronic Arts grabbed attention after its $15B debt sale drew $25B demand. Eight expiry dates ran through June showing sustained interest. BX Blackstone held similar expiry density as its flagship credit fund posted first monthly loss since 2022.
SPY showed the densest expiry calendar with 45 dates reflecting peak hedging demand. Daily expiries dominated March suggesting traders braced for Fed policy uncertainty and war volatility.
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