AEHR Aehr Test Systems topped options sentiment rankings this week as traders positioned for volatility. The $1.5B semiconductor test equipment maker surged 213% year to date. RSI hit 76 showing extreme overbought conditions yet option activity stayed heavy through June expiries.
POWL Powell Industries grabbed fourth place as traders bet on infrastructure demand. The $7.3B electrical equipment maker soared 105% in 2026 while holding 87 stock score. Options chains extended through July reflecting conviction. Short interest remained modest at 6.5 days to cover.
TPL Texas Pacific Land claimed second in options focus. The $26B energy play gained 32% year to date as oil volatility spiked. Traders positioned across May and July expiries betting on sustained commodity pressure. Short score held at 58 with 15 days to cover.
ALB Albemarle drew heavy option flows despite mixed signals. The $20B lithium producer gained 22% while holding 43 short score. Weekly expiries extended through July showing active hedging. RSI stayed neutral at 50.
NOK Nokia maintained strong positioning for the third week. The $53B telecom grabbed dense weekly expiries through July. RSI climbed to 74 entering overbought territory.
SPY and QQQ showed unprecedented expiry density. Both ETFs displayed daily expiries through July reflecting extreme hedging demand amid Middle East uncertainty.
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