Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Ford Motor F, a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in F usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 11 options transactions for Ford Motor. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 81% being bullish and 18% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 10 are puts, valued at $834,700, and there was a single call, worth $27,225.
Expected Price Movements
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.0 and $15.0 for Ford Motor, spanning the last three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Ford Motor'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 Ford Motor's whale activity within a strike price range from $12.0 to $15.0 in the last 30 days.
Ford Motor Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $15.00 | $324.0K | 13.2K | 387 |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $15.00 | $216.0K | 13.2K | 1.8K |
| F | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $15.00 | $51.5K | 558 | 0 |
| F | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/17/25 | $15.00 | $36.0K | 13.2K | 2.3K |
| F | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $15.00 | $36.0K | 13.2K | 1.8K |
About Ford Motor
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 about 13% market share in the United States, about 6.5% share in Europe, and about 2.1% share in China including unconsolidated affiliates. We expect market share to increase as inventory improves coming out of the chip shortage. Sales in the U.S. made up about 67% of 2022 total company revenue. Ford has about 173,000 employees, including about 57,000 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Where Is Ford Motor Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 18,171,419, the price of F is up by 1.32%, reaching $10.32.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 71 days from now.
What Analysts Are Saying About Ford Motor
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $14.5.
- An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Ford Motor, which currently sits at a price target of $15.
- In a positive move, an analyst from Barclays has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $14.
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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