SPY options chains exploded to 32 consecutive expiries through December 30. Traders stacked daily contracts showing unprecedented hedging demand. Iran war day 19 triggered dense protection positioning as oil spiked back above $95.
Aehr Test topped sentiment rankings surging 249% year to date. The $2.2B semiconductor tester grabbed bullish momentum despite 77 RSI. Powell Industries claimed second with 117% yearly gains attracting conviction.
Texas Pacific Land ranked third as Strait of Hormuz closure extended. The $28B energy name held 14.8 DTC yet grabbed unusual options interest. Oil prices staying elevated benefited the natural resources play.
Nokia appeared again showing sustained trader focus. The $53B Finnish telecom posted 46% gains drawing repeat attention across multiple expiry chains.
Star Bulk Carriers grabbed sixth with 11.9% dividend yield. The shipping name offered defensive income as commodity transport costs soared. Modine Manufacturing held 81% yearly gains with dense May expiries.
TSLA Tesla showed 23 expiries through July despite recent signature edition sales restrictions. The EV maker maintained massive options interest across all timeframes.
Snap dropped 40% year to date yet held 63% analyst upside potential showing contrarian positioning.
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