Smart Money Is Betting Big In JD.com Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards JD.com JD, 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 JD usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for JD.com. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 23% leaning bullish and 76% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,005,996, and 3 are calls, amounting to $356,020.

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What's The Price Target?

After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $60.0 for JD.com, spanning the last three months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JD.com'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 JD.com's whale trades within a strike price range from $20.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days.

JD.com 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
JD PUT TRADE BULLISH 08/16/24 $2.43 $2.39 $2.4 $26.00 $240.0K 183 0
JD CALL SWEEP BEARISH 06/21/24 $3.25 $3.2 $3.2 $25.00 $193.0K 15.8K 1.1K
JD PUT SWEEP BEARISH 06/20/25 $2.19 $2.07 $2.19 $20.00 $131.9K 2.0K 1.1K
JD CALL SWEEP BEARISH 06/21/24 $0.93 $0.9 $0.9 $31.00 $99.0K 7.2K 1.1K
JD PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 01/17/25 $18.55 $18.45 $18.5 $45.00 $92.5K 583 50

About JD.com

JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform with its 2022 China GMV being similar to Pinduoduo (GMV not reported), on our estimate, but still lower than Alibaba. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.

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

Where Is JD.com Standing Right Now?

  • With a trading volume of 6,554,079, the price of JD is up by 2.68%, reaching $26.64.
  • Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
  • Next earnings report is scheduled for 30 days from now.

What The Experts Say On JD.com

2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $27.0.

  • An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $26.
  • An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on JD.com, which currently sits at a price target of $28.

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 JD.com options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.

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