What the Options Market Tells Us About Medical Properties Trust

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Medical Properties Trust. Our analysis of options history for Medical Properties Trust MPW revealed 24 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 29% of traders were bullish, while 70% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 21 were puts, with a value of $887,904, and 3 were calls, valued at $115,495.

Expected Price Movements

Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $2.5 to $15.0 for Medical Properties Trust during the past quarter.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.

This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Medical Properties Trust's options for a given strike price.

Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Medical Properties Trust's whale activity within a strike price range from $2.5 to $15.0 in the last 30 days.

Medical Properties Trust Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

Options Call Chart

Significant Options Trades Detected:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
MPW PUT SWEEP BEARISH 01/26/24 $3.50 $71.8K 4.7K 32.0K
MPW PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 01/19/24 $15.00 $60.0K 1.7K 50
MPW PUT TRADE BEARISH 01/19/24 $15.00 $59.5K 1.7K 100
MPW PUT SWEEP BEARISH 01/26/24 $3.50 $59.2K 4.7K 2.0K
MPW PUT SWEEP BEARISH 01/26/24 $3.50 $53.1K 4.7K 2.4K

About Medical Properties Trust

Medical Properties Trust Inc is a healthcare facility REIT. The company operates one segment, which owns and leases healthcare facilities. The vast majority of Medical's revenue is generated in the United States, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. The company considers merger and acquisition investment as a component of its operational growth strategy. It provides financing for a variety of facilities that require funds for acquisitions, sale-leasebacks, new developments, and expansion projects.

Having examined the options trading patterns of Medical Properties Trust, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

Current Position of Medical Properties Trust

  • Currently trading with a volume of 18,411,232, the MPW's price is up by 0.33%, now at $3.08.
  • RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.
  • Anticipated earnings release is in 34 days.

Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Medical Properties Trust with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

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