AXT AXT topped options sentiment rankings this week. The $4.4B semiconductor maker surged 285% year to date drawing extreme trader attention. RSI hit 68 showing momentum remained hot despite the rally.
ON ON Semiconductor claimed fifth place with 34% yearly gains. The $31B chip name grabbed 79 RSI indicating overbought territory. Traders stacked positions through July expiries showing conviction in the semiconductor upcycle.
AEHR Aehr Test Systems ranked ninth with 263% YTD gains. The $2.3B tester grabbed 80 RSI and 64 short score creating unusual options dynamics. Bears held four days to cover while bullish options flow intensified.
POET POET Technologies appeared seventh among sentiment leaders. The $1.1B Canadian chip maker posted 16% gains while holding 60 short score. Traders positioned through earnings creating dense near-term expiry calendars.
APLD Applied Digital claimed eighth with 63% analyst upside. The $8.6B AI infrastructure play held 71 short score yet grabbed heavy options volume. Four-day DTC suggested light covering pressure.
Chinese EV names showed renewed interest. NIO ranked fourth with 35% YTD gains while XPEV appeared thirteenth posting 35% target upside. Both held elevated short interest creating squeeze potential through May expiries.
Semiconductors commanded six of the top ten spots showing concentrated sector conviction.
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