Aehr Test Systems topped options sentiment rankings as the $2.3B chip tester surged 263% year to date. The semiconductor equipment maker drew massive positioning across expiries. RSI hit 77 showing extreme overbought levels yet traders continued piling in.
AXTG AXT claimed third place jumping 312% in 2026. The $3.6B substrate maker grabbed unusual activity despite analyst skepticism showing 51% downside to targets. Cost to short remained minimal at 0.4 days to cover.
POET Technologies ranked fourth as the $1.1B optical chip play drew bullish flows. The Canadian name held 18% analyst upside potential while short score hit 62 suggesting mixed sentiment.
NIO NIO appeared seventh showing renewed Chinese EV interest. The $16B automaker gained 26% year to date yet faced 61 short score. Traders positioned through May expiries betting on momentum continuation.
Nokia held eighth for the second week running. The $58B telecom giant soared 54% annually attracting persistent options activity. RSI climbed to 70 indicating stretched valuations.
Super Group grabbed sixth with 56% analyst upside potential. The $5.6B gaming name showed defensive characteristics with 1.8% yield as traders hedged geopolitical volatility.
PGE PG&E ranked fifth with 29% target upside drawing utility sector rotation flows.
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