Short interest for Sea gives investors a sense of the degree to which investors are betting on the decline of Sea's stock. Short interest data is updated every two weeks.

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Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value and number of transactions. Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce, which is now the main growth driver. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in eight core markets. Indonesia accounts for 35% of GMV, with the rest split mainly among Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. For Garena, Free Fire was the most downloaded game in January 2022 and accounted for 74% of gaming revenue in 2021. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides mostly credit lending.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Sea.
Looking at options history for Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $111,610 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $352,024.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $90.0 for Sea, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Sea's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Sea's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $90.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Sea Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714419956_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$153.5K</td>
<td>354</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$93.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.31</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sea</h3>
Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value and number of transactions. Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce, which is now the main growth driver. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in eight core markets. Indonesia accounts for 35% of GMV, with the rest split mainly among Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. For Garena, Free Fire was the most downloaded game in January 2022 and accounted for 74% of gaming revenue in 2021. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides mostly credit lending.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Sea, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Sea</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,335,441, with SE's price up by 2.13%, positioned at $64.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Sea</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $81.0.
<ul>
<li>Showing optimism, an analyst from B of A Securities upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $70. </li>
<li>Showing optimism, an analyst from Loop Capital upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $92. </li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Sea. Our analysis of options history for Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $635,949, and 8 were calls, valued at $615,383.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $46.5 and $130.0 for Sea, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Sea's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Sea's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $46.5 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Sea Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714066262_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>881</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$250.5K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.31</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$106.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$60.25</td>
<td>$58.9</td>
<td>$59.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$83.7K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sea</h3>
Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value and number of transactions. Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce, which is now the main growth driver. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in eight core markets. Indonesia accounts for 35% of GMV, with the rest split mainly among Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. For Garena, Free Fire was the most downloaded game in January 2022 and accounted for 74% of gaming revenue in 2021. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides mostly credit lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Sea, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Sea</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,573,972, the SE's price is down by -2.02%, now at $61.99. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Sea</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $81.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Loop Capital upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $92. </li>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $70. </li>
</ul>
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 Sea options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Sea Unusual Options Activity For April 25

Analysts' ratings for Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 14 analysts.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $65.79, a high estimate of $92.00, and a low estimate of $43.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 26.18% increase from the previous average price target of $52.14.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713967267_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Sea. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sachin Salgaonkar</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Venugopal Garre</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Goodridge</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piyush Choudhary</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sachin Salgaonkar</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ranjan Sharma</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Venugopal Garre</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ranjan Sharma</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Yap</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Sea. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Sea compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Sea's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Sea's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sea analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Sea Better</h2>
Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value and number of transactions. Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce, which is now the main growth driver. Shopee is a hybrid C2C and B2C marketplace platform operating in eight core markets. Indonesia accounts for 35% of GMV, with the rest split mainly among Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. For Garena, Free Fire was the most downloaded game in January 2022 and accounted for 74% of gaming revenue in 2021. Sea's third business, SeaMoney, provides mostly credit lending.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Sea</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Sea's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.26%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Sea's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -3.03%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sea's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -1.68%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sea's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.59%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Sea's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.67, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

The Latest Analyst Ratings For Sea

Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson upgrades Sea (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $59 to $92.

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Loop Capital Upgrades Sea to Buy, Raises Price Target to $92

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$51.1K</td>
<td>54.9K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$214.0K</td>
<td>327</td>
<td>982</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>682</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>969</td>
<td>509</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>525</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>397</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding PARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 306 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.1K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 54934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7986 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.0K, with a price of $1676.0 per contract. There were 2341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 481 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $214.0K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 982 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 12656 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 682 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 26, 2024. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $157.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $304.0 per contract. There were 1312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $2090.0 per contract. There were 969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 509 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $585.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $1096.0 per contract. There were 525 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 269 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 169 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 20609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 87 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 633 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $805.0 per contract. There were 5730 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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