Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on YPF YPF.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with YPF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for YPF.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 75%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $54,834, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $538,993.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $23.0 to $46.0 for YPF during the past quarter.
Insights into 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 YPF's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to YPF's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $23.0 to $46.0 over the preceding 30 days.
YPF Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YPF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $2.55 | $2.6 | $2.55 | $43.00 | $167.0K | 11.0K | 695 |
| YPF | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $22.4 | $22.1 | $22.4 | $23.00 | $100.7K | 522 | 280 |
| YPF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $23.0 | $22.1 | $22.1 | $23.00 | $92.5K | 522 | 0 |
| YPF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $23.0 | $22.3 | $22.68 | $23.00 | $58.7K | 522 | 225 |
| YPF | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $1.55 | $1.25 | $1.55 | $46.00 | $54.8K | 102 | 360 |
About YPF
YPF SA is an Argentina-based integrated oil and gas company. It is engaged in operating a fully integrated oil and gas chain across the domestic upstream, downstream, and gas and power segments. The company's upstream operations consist of the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and LPG. Its downstream operations include the refining, marketing, transportation, and distribution of oil and a wide range of petroleum products, petroleum derivatives, petrochemicals, LPG, and bio-fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from the downstream segment.
Having examined the options trading patterns of YPF, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is YPF Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 882,460, the YPF's price is up by 2.24%, now at $45.51.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 50 days.
Expert Opinions on YPF
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $59.5.
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. * Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $59.
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