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Decoding ASML Holding's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Author: Benzinga Insights | June 28, 2024 02:31pm

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ASML usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 37 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 56% leaning bullish and 32% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $1,205,170, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,123,761.

Expected Price Movements

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $580.0 to $1200.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ASML Holding's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ASML Holding's significant trades, within a strike price range of $580.0 to $1200.0, over the past month.

ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Options Call Chart

Noteworthy Options Activity:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
ASML CALL TRADE BEARISH 01/16/26 $207.0 $193.2 $198.09 $1060.00 $198.0K 47 0
ASML PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 07/12/24 $114.6 $108.6 $111.88 $1150.00 $190.1K 2 1
ASML CALL TRADE BULLISH 06/20/25 $142.1 $137.9 $142.1 $1100.00 $184.7K 25 0
ASML CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $92.3 $91.3 $92.3 $1100.00 $184.6K 444 2
ASML PUT TRADE BEARISH 09/20/24 $101.6 $100.6 $101.6 $1100.00 $121.9K 98 0

About ASML Holding

ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.

Having examined the options trading patterns of ASML Holding, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

ASML Holding's Current Market Status

  • Currently trading with a volume of 485,390, the ASML's price is up by 0.15%, now at $1029.54.
  • RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
  • Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About ASML Holding

Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1185.0.

  • An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $1185.

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 ASML Holding with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

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