CF CF Industries topped options sentiment rankings this week as fertilizer stocks absorbed energy volatility. The $21B chemicals maker surged 78% year to date drawing heavy positioning. RSI hit 71 signaling overbought momentum.
FANG Diamondback Energy claimed second place as crude oil chaos dominated trader attention. The $56B Permian producer jumped 32% in 2026 with dense April expiries reflecting hedging demand. Short score held at 38 showing light bear positioning.
PBR Petrobras ranked third with 76% yearly gains. The Brazilian oil giant yielded 7.7% attracting income-focused options strategies. RSI spiked to 76 as Middle East war fears drove Latin American energy positioning.
DVN Devon Energy grabbed fourth showing sustained producer interest. The $32B driller posted 42% gains while holding 2.4% yield. Multiple May expiries appeared as traders positioned through earnings season.
UTHR United Therapeutics claimed fifth as the only non-energy name. The $26B biotech absorbed unusual flow despite holding 43 short score suggesting mixed sentiment.
GME GameStop surfaced in eighth with 18 days to cover. The meme stock grabbed options attention despite 39% downside to analyst targets. Defensive positioning dominated as retail interest persisted.
Energy overwhelmed the options landscape as oil prices held above $90.
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