Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Apple.
Looking at options history for Apple AAPL we detected 75 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 34 are puts, for a total amount of $2,744,482 and 41, calls, for a total amount of $12,918,223.
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 $125.0 to $275.0 for Apple during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Apple'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 Apple's whale trades within a strike price range from $125.0 to $275.0 in the last 30 days.
Apple Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $45.05 | $45.0 | $45.0 | $220.00 | $6.1M | 5.2K | 3.1K |
| AAPL | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $45.2 | $44.55 | $45.0 | $220.00 | $3.5M | 5.2K | 3.1K |
| AAPL | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $51.25 | $51.0 | $51.15 | $180.00 | $511.5K | 26.1K | 278 |
| AAPL | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $20.25 | $20.1 | $20.25 | $245.00 | $500.1K | 2.7K | 268 |
| AAPL | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/24/25 | $2.13 | $2.1 | $2.1 | $227.50 | $458.8K | 8.0K | 25.4K |
About Apple
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
In light of the recent options history for Apple, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Where Is Apple Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 52,011,160, the AAPL's price is up by 0.55%, now at $229.52.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About Apple
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $257.25.
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. * An analyst from MoffettNathanson downgraded its action to Sell with a price target of $188. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for Apple, targeting a price of $260. * An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Apple, maintaining a target price of $325. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Apple with a target price of $256.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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