Semiconductor stocks are drawing the most aggressive bullish options bets of the week. NVDA, MU and AMD lead the large-cap field in positive call activity over the past seven days.
MU stands out. The stock is up 154% year-to-date. It also tops the negative-bets list — a sign traders are hedging hard in both directions. That two-way flow often signals a major catalyst is approaching. Micron is due to report Q2 2026 results soon.
NVDA shows heavy call volume alongside a dense expiry calendar running from this week all the way to August 21. The chip giant's market cap sits at $5.5 trillion. Options traders are using near-dated contracts to express views ahead of next quarter's results.
Outside semis, GME carries an ORTEX options score at the high end of the screen. Days-to-cover is 17.9 — the highest of any name with active options flow. That combination of extreme short interest and active call buying keeps squeeze risk elevated.
CYTK is another name worth watching. The biotech holds an options score of 58.9 and 38% analyst upside. Its next expiry falls June 5. With a DTC above 6, any positive clinical news could accelerate a move quickly.
DOCN — DigitalOcean — rounds out the watch list. The stock is up 222% year-to-date. Active options flow runs through August, pointing to traders positioning for a sustained move rather than a short-term pop.
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