Ever wondered what the "smart money" is doing in the options market?
You asked, we listened — Unusual Options Activity (Bulk Order) is now live on Tiger!
1. What is a Bulk Order?
It's when someone places an unusually large options trade — big volume, big dollar amount — signaling that a major player is making a serious bet on a stock.
These big moves tend to be most telling right before key events: earnings reports, company meetings, or clinical trial results for biotech stocks. When the stakes are high, the smart money often shows its hand early.
2. How to Analyze and Use It?
Scanning the options flow that day, three large CALL options (bullish bets) stood out:
- All three were out-of-the-money
- All three were close to expiration
- Transaction volume was significantly higher than usual
With META's earnings report dropping after market close, the picture was clear: someone was making a big bullish bet on META.
If you had followed their lead? The next morning, META gapped up 10% at the open. That's a very profitable trade.
However, Unusual options activity is a signal, not a guarantee.
It tells you someone is betting a certain way — but no one can predict the future. Management comments at an earnings call can completely flip the narrative. Always do your own research before following any trade.
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