Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Alibaba Gr Hldgs BABA, 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 BABA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $514,364, and 12 are calls, amounting to $638,558.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $100.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Alibaba Gr Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Alibaba Gr Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Alibaba Gr Hldgs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABA | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 02/07/25 | $9.9 | $9.7 | $9.81 | $92.00 | $176.4K | 0 | 360 |
| BABA | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/07/25 | $9.8 | $9.7 | $9.8 | $92.00 | $141.1K | 0 | 144 |
| BABA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/14/25 | $3.35 | $3.2 | $3.35 | $83.00 | $95.1K | 46 | 64 |
| BABA | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $3.3 | $3.15 | $3.23 | $100.00 | $80.7K | 12.6K | 281 |
| BABA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $85.00 | $78.4K | 19.9K | 5.7K |
About Alibaba Gr Hldgs
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Where Is Alibaba Gr Hldgs Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 4,259,079, the price of BABA is up by 1.09%, reaching $82.57.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 21 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Alibaba Gr Hldgs
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $138.0.
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