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Options traders are leaning bullish on semiconductors and energy names. The signals are clear across multiple timeframes.
Intel stands out with an RSI of 84.5 and a 160% year-to-date price gain. Options positive bets rank among the highest on the platform. Despite analysts sitting 27% above the current price target — in the bearish direction — call activity suggests traders disagree. Expiries cluster around May and June, pointing to near-term positioning.
Micron Technology and SanDisk top the positive options bets leaderboard. Both are memory chip stocks riding an AI-driven upcycle. Micron is up 102% year to date. SanDisk has surged 429%. Options volume on both names is unusually high relative to their short interest levels — a sign of bullish conviction rather than hedging.
Devon Energy is a standout in the energy space. It is up 40% year to date. Options chains run out to July. The stock carries an ORTEX options score pointing to positive flow. Geopolitical tension around oil supply is feeding demand for call-side exposure.
Cytokinetics attracts attention in biotech. Short interest is elevated at a 6.9 days-to-cover ratio. Yet options flow tilts toward calls into June expiry — a classic setup ahead of a potential catalyst.
XPeng shows the most bearish options profile among EV names. Put activity is rising. The stock is down 22% year to date and carries a high short score of 70.
ORTEX Market Intelligence content is generated by AI from a snapshot of ORTEX's proprietary data. Content is informational only and does not constitute investment advice.
