Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics AAOI.
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 AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $50,000, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $790,492.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.5 to $35.0 for Applied Optoelectronics over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Optoelectronics stands at 1179.33, with a total volume reaching 6,524.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Optoelectronics, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.5 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOI | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $4.7 | $4.4 | $4.6 | $30.00 | $279.2K | 2.2K | 710 |
| AAOI | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $4.7 | $4.6 | $4.6 | $30.00 | $149.9K | 2.2K | 1.7K |
| AAOI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $15.7 | $14.6 | $14.6 | $12.50 | $146.0K | 0 | 100 |
| AAOI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $4.8 | $4.6 | $4.6 | $30.00 | $77.2K | 2.2K | 1.1K |
| AAOI | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $10.5 | $9.9 | $10.0 | $35.00 | $50.0K | 1.2K | 50 |
About Applied Optoelectronics
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Optoelectronics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 922,239, the price of AAOI is down -0.11% at $26.64.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.
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