Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Visa V, 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 V usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Visa. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 75% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $185,250, and 4 are calls, amounting to $289,757.
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 $195.0 and $270.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Visa's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Visa's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $195.0 to $270.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Visa 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/15/24 | $260.00 | $124.8K | 2.9K | 173 |
| V | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/21/24 | $270.00 | $93.8K | 3.6K | 433 |
| V | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $230.00 | $85.0K | 1.3K | 232 |
| V | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $230.00 | $45.6K | 1.3K | 142 |
| V | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $240.00 | $38.2K | 1.9K | 1 |
About Visa
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2022, it processed over $14 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Visa, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Current Position of Visa
- Currently trading with a volume of 1,409,131, the V's price is down by -0.56%, now at $254.4.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About Visa
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $280.0.
- In a cautious move, an analyst from BMO Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $280.
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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