Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs BABA.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades 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 BABA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 65 uncommon options trades for Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 47% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $1,021,910, and 53 are calls, for a total amount of $4,965,428.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $40.0 and $140.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, spanning the last three 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 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 $40.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Alibaba Gr Hldgs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $82.00 | $255.8K | 6 | 1.4K |
| BABA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/18/26 | $6.55 | $6.15 | $6.3 | $140.00 | $252.0K | 2.1K | 400 |
| BABA | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $12.15 | $11.9 | $12.15 | $80.00 | $243.0K | 3.8K | 211 |
| BABA | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $15.7 | $15.55 | $15.7 | $100.00 | $188.4K | 3.5K | 571 |
| BABA | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $9.2 | $9.0 | $9.08 | $100.00 | $182.3K | 13.8K | 516 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Alibaba Gr Hldgs, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Alibaba Gr Hldgs Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 7,324,418, the price of BABA is up by 1.02%, reaching $86.25.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 14 days from now.
What The Experts Say On Alibaba Gr Hldgs
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $138.0.
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 Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, targeting a price of $138.
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