Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Ford Motor F.
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 F, 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 8 uncommon options trades for Ford Motor.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 75%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $312,777, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $80,350.
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $9.82 and $13.0 for Ford Motor, spanning the last three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Ford Motor'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 Ford Motor's whale activity within a strike price range from $9.82 to $13.0 in the last 30 days.
Ford Motor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 07/19/24 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $12.82 | $99.1K | 25.7K | 92 |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/20/24 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $11.82 | $52.7K | 50.1K | 854 |
| F | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/19/24 | $1.07 | $1.03 | $1.03 | $11.82 | $51.5K | 20.2K | 156 |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/20/24 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $11.82 | $48.7K | 50.1K | 854 |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/20/24 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $11.82 | $45.2K | 50.1K | 854 |
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has nearly 13% market share in the United States, about 11% share in the U.K., and under 2% share in China including unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the U.S. made up about 66% of 2023 total company revenue. Ford has about 177,000 employees, including about 59,000 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
In light of the recent options history for Ford Motor, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Present Market Standing of Ford Motor
- Currently trading with a volume of 31,325,135, the F's price is down by -0.23%, now at $12.84.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Ford Motor with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.
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