Teradyne led options sentiment rankings this week as traders positioned across expiry calendars. The $48B chip tester showed dense activity through May despite war volatility. TER options grabbed top sentiment scores among mid-cap names.
OXY Occidental Petroleum claimed second place as oil war bets intensified. The $62B energy producer posted 53% yearly gains drawing conviction through June expiries. Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran triggered fresh positioning Friday.
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers ranked third with 22% analyst upside. The $2.7B shipping name offered 11.9% yield as tanker rates soared on Strait of Hormuz closure. Traders piled into defensive energy exposure.
NFLX Netflix held fourth showing 15% target upside. The $417B streaming giant absorbed options flow despite tech sector pressure. RSI hit 65 indicating momentum persistence.
DOW Dow Chemical grabbed fifth as materials plays surged 77% year to date. The $30B chemical maker showed elevated activity through April expiries. Valero Energy and Devon Energy both cracked top seven as refining and E&P names dominated.
SPY showed 48 separate expiry dates through mid-July reflecting extreme hedging demand. QQQ held 30 expiries as tech traders positioned for volatility.
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