Decoding United Airlines Holdings's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on United Airlines Holdings.

Looking at options history for United Airlines Holdings UAL we detected 14 trades.

If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 57% with bearish.

From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $341,872 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $401,094.

Projected Price Targets

After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $28.0 and $52.5 for United Airlines Holdings, spanning the last three months.

Volume & Open Interest Development

Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Airlines Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Airlines Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $28.0 to $52.5 over the preceding 30 days.

United Airlines Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
UAL CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/19/25 $52.50 $138.0K 93 0
UAL PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/19/24 $43.00 $100.4K 6.8K 26
UAL PUT SWEEP BEARISH 06/20/25 $37.00 $79.7K 211 1
UAL CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 06/21/24 $40.00 $60.0K 816 111
UAL PUT SWEEP BEARISH 11/24/23 $41.00 $51.1K 26 64

About United Airlines Holdings

United Airlines is a major U.S. network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large U.S. peers.

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

Present Market Standing of United Airlines Holdings

  • With a volume of 4,242,847, the price of UAL is up 2.61% at $40.47.
  • RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.
  • Next earnings are expected to be released in 55 days.

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 United Airlines Holdings with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

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