Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Charles Schwab SCHW, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SCHW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Charles Schwab. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $383,469, and 8 are calls, amounting to $961,357.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $52.5 to $100.0 for Charles Schwab over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Charles Schwab's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Charles Schwab's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $52.5 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Charles Schwab Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHW | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $3.4 | $3.3 | $3.37 | $72.50 | $338.7K | 842 | 1.0K |
| SCHW | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $3.4 | $3.35 | $3.4 | $72.50 | $209.2K | 842 | 2.6K |
| SCHW | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/24/25 | $1.81 | $1.7 | $1.7 | $71.00 | $150.5K | 85 | 1.1K |
| SCHW | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $3.4 | $3.35 | $3.4 | $72.50 | $123.9K | 842 | 2.0K |
| SCHW | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $5.55 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $67.50 | $123.7K | 612 | 228 |
About Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Charles Schwab, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Charles Schwab Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 1,610,832, the price of SCHW is down -0.99% at $72.05.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 8 days.
Expert Opinions on Charles Schwab
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $84.0.
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