Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD), 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 GOLD usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Barrick Gold. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 57% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $597,392, and 6 are calls, amounting to $428,040.

Predicted Price Range

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $13.0 to $25.0 for Barrick Gold over the last 3 months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Barrick Gold's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Barrick Gold's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $13.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.

Barrick Gold Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

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About Barrick Gold

Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Barrick Gold, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.

Where Is Barrick Gold Standing Right Now?

• Currently trading with a volume of 25,100,477, the GOLD's price is up by 1.59%, now at $18.53.
• RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
• Anticipated earnings release is in 10 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About Barrick Gold

Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $25.0.

• Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Barrick Gold, targeting a price of $23.
• An analyst from CIBC persists with their Outperformer rating on Barrick Gold, maintaining a target price of $27.

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