Now I have enough data to write a focused, insightful options note.
Options activity is clustering around a handful of standout themes today. The US 30-year bond yield hit 5% at auction — the first time since 2007. That macro shock is rippling into equity options demand.
NVDA sits at the heart of bullish tech flow. The stock is up 18% year-to-date. Its options chain runs 27 expiries out to August 21. Put-side bets rank high in raw volume, suggesting traders are hedging a large position rather than turning outright bearish.
AMD tells a different story. Up 108% year-to-date, it tops the negative options bets table. Bearish flow is building, with options traders appearing to fade the semiconductor rally at current levels.
MSTR — now branded Strategy Inc — also shows elevated bearish positioning. Its short score sits at 59.8 and it carries 3 days to cover.
On the bullish side, CNC stands out. Centene is up 43% this year. The RSI is at 83. Its options chain shows active near-term positioning through May 15 and June.
PZZA is worth watching. Short interest surged 25% in a week to 17.9% of float. Cost to borrow climbed 60%. Options expiries are thin — just May, June, and July — but any fresh catalyst could accelerate a squeeze.
LYV (Live Nation) carries the highest days-to-cover at 10.3. Its options flow spans eight expiries to August. Traders appear to be positioning for a binary move.
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