GLNG Golar LNG topped options sentiment this week as energy volatility exploded. The $5.6B natural gas shipper surged 42% year to date drawing massive positioning across April expiries. Traders bet on extended Iran war supply disruption.
OXY Occidental Petroleum grabbed second place with 45 daily expiries through July. The $60B energy giant jumped 47% in 2026 as crude spiked back above $95. RSI hit 75 showing extreme overbought conditions yet calls dominated flow.
DVN Devon Energy ranked third posting 32% yearly gains. The $30B independent grabbed bullish bets with 76 RSI indicating stretched momentum. Traders positioned through June as Middle East conflict entered day 19.
MPC Marathon Petroleum claimed fourth with 50% yearly surge. The $68B refiner held 45 expiries through July as oil processing margins expanded. Traders bet on gasoline demand resilience despite recession fears.
EQNR Equinor grabbed fifth place jumping 67% this year. The $97B Norwegian giant offered 3.9% yield attracting defensive income flows. Options volume surged as Brent crude topped $150 in physical markets.
AAOI Applied Optoelectronics broke into seventh with 175% yearly gains. The $7.4B telecom equipment maker grabbed tech positioning amid sector rotation. SPY and QQQ showed dense daily expiries through April reflecting extreme hedging demand.
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