Occidental Petroleum claimed top options sentiment ranking this week. The $58B oil producer jumped 48% year to date as Iran war pushed crude past $95. Traders positioned aggressively through June expiries betting on extended Strait of Hormuz closure.
SOC Sable Offshore grabbed fourth place with 60% analyst upside potential. The $2.5B energy name surged 80% in 2026 as oil supply disruption intensified. Short interest hit 72 yet options activity exploded showing mixed conviction.
Devon Energy ranked fifth as the $30B producer captured defensive rotation flows. RSI spiked to 73 indicating overbought territory. The stock yielded 2.5% attracting income-focused positioning amid market volatility.
Applied Optoelectronics appeared sixth soaring 192% year to date. The $7.2B communications equipment maker drew unusual options volume despite elevated RSI at 52. Traders positioned through April expiries suggesting sustained momentum bets.
SPY showed massive expiry density through June with 46 separate dates. QQQ mirrored the hedging calendar reflecting heightened defensive demand. Daily expiries dominated near-term positioning as geopolitical uncertainty persisted.
Texas Instruments grabbed seventh place offering 18% upside. The $174B chip giant held 3% yield drawing value rotation as growth names absorbed pressure.
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