DVN Devon Energy topped options sentiment rankings as oil volatility drove hedging demand. The $30B producer surged 33% year to date while traders loaded weekly contracts. Iran war fears kept crude above $95 triggering defensive positioning.
OXY Occidental Petroleum grabbed second place jumping 48% this year. The $60B driller absorbed massive options volume across April expiries. RSI hit 73 showing overbought territory as Middle East tensions persisted.
GLNG Golar LNG ranked fourth with 42% yearly gains. The $5.4B natural gas transporter drew calls as LNG demand spiked on supply disruption fears. Short score held at 58 suggesting mixed sentiment.
MPC Marathon Petroleum landed fifth despite negative 10% analyst downside. The $68B refiner still climbed 43% in 2026. Stock score reached 77 showing strong fundamentals despite bearish views.
RKT Rocket Companies appeared sixth as the mortgage lender plunged 29% year to date. Options traders positioned for 53% upside to analyst targets. RSI dropped to 38 indicating oversold conditions.
TXN Texas Instruments grabbed eighth place falling 8% this year. The $170B chipmaker offered 17% upside potential with 3% dividend yield attracting defensive tech bets.
Energy dominated seven of top ten options names reflecting crude price chaos.
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