Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Mastercard MA.
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 MA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 14 options trades for Mastercard.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 64%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $25,680, and 13, calls, for a total amount of $422,093.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $370.0 to $460.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
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 Mastercard'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 Mastercard's whale trades within a strike price range from $370.0 to $460.0 in the last 30 days.
Mastercard Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $370.00 | $45.1K | 0 | 25 |
| MA | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $370.00 | $45.0K | 0 | 30 |
| MA | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $370.00 | $30.3K | 63 | 52 |
| MA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $370.00 | $30.2K | 63 | 32 |
| MA | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $370.00 | $30.2K | 63 | 40 |
About Mastercard
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $8 trillion in transactions during 2022. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
In light of the recent options history for Mastercard, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Current Position of Mastercard
- With a trading volume of 522,503, the price of MA is down by -0.76%, reaching $418.76.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 16 days from now.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Mastercard options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.
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