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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Ford Motor (NYSE:F), 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 F usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Ford Motor. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 16% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $519,289, and 6 are calls, amounting to $250,049.
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $9.17 to $14.82 for Ford Motor over the recent three months.
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Ford Motor's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Ford Motor's significant trades, within a strike price range of $9.17 to $14.82, over the past month.
Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
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F | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 12/20/24 | $0.76 | $0.72 | $0.74 | $10.00 | $296.0K | 4.1K | 4.0K |
F | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/20/24 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $10.00 | $98.7K | 18.1K | 1.4K |
F | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 12/19/25 | $5.05 | $4.95 | $5.0 | $14.82 | $50.0K | 11.0K | 100 |
F | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $5.05 | $4.8 | $4.97 | $14.82 | $49.7K | 11.0K | 200 |
F | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $5.0 | $4.55 | $4.95 | $14.82 | $49.5K | 11.0K | 300 |
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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Ford Motor, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $13.75.
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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