Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Medical Properties Trust MPW, 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 MPW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Medical Properties Trust. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $265,218, and 5 are calls, amounting to $288,241.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2.5 to $5.0 for Medical Properties Trust over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Medical Properties Trust options trades today is 4011.83 with a total volume of 17,101.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Medical Properties Trust's big money trades within a strike price range of $2.5 to $5.0 over the last 30 days.
Medical Properties Trust Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPW | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 10/18/24 | $0.58 | $0.54 | $0.58 | $3.50 | $126.7K | 3.0K | 170 |
| MPW | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 05/17/24 | $0.37 | $0.31 | $0.37 | $5.00 | $74.0K | 4.4K | 2.1K |
| MPW | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/21/24 | $0.54 | $0.46 | $0.54 | $5.00 | $70.4K | 7.0K | 180 |
| MPW | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/21/24 | $0.53 | $0.42 | $0.52 | $5.00 | $55.0K | 7.0K | 3.6K |
| MPW | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/21/24 | $0.53 | $0.45 | $0.53 | $5.00 | $53.0K | 7.0K | 2.6K |
About Medical Properties Trust
Medical Properties Trust Inc is a healthcare facility REIT. The company operates one segment, which owns and leases healthcare facilities. The vast majority of Medical's revenue is generated in the United States, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. It provides financing for a variety of facilities that require funds for acquisitions, sale-leasebacks, new developments, and expansion projects.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Medical Properties Trust, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is Medical Properties Trust Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 9,803,024, the price of MPW is down by -3.51%, reaching $4.54.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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