Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on JPMorgan Chase.
Looking at options history for JPMorgan Chase JPM we detected 19 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 31% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 52% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $248,156 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $1,029,870.
Expected Price Movements
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $205.0 to $270.0 for JPMorgan Chase over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in JPMorgan Chase's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to JPMorgan Chase's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $205.0 to $270.0 over the preceding 30 days.
JPMorgan Chase 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $3.85 | $3.75 | $3.85 | $260.00 | $365.7K | 2.0K | 1.0K |
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $40.35 | $40.1 | $40.1 | $205.00 | $160.4K | 216 | 0 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $27.5 | $27.15 | $27.5 | $240.00 | $137.5K | 2.1K | 50 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $11.45 | $11.25 | $11.31 | $245.00 | $67.6K | 2.2K | 68 |
| JPM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $20.5 | $19.8 | $20.5 | $260.00 | $53.3K | 184 | 26 |
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with nearly $4.1 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments--consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates, and is subject to regulation, in multiple countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of JPMorgan Chase, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is JPMorgan Chase Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 4,310,173, the JPM's price is down by -0.16%, now at $242.79.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 7 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for JPMorgan Chase
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $281.3333333333333.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for JPMorgan Chase, targeting a price of $280. * An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on JPMorgan Chase, maintaining a target price of $304. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $260.
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