The financial giant made a prominent, bullish move in semiconductors. An analysis of semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) option history revealed 35 unusual transactions.
Driving into the details, we found that 51% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed a bearish trend. Of all the deals we discovered, 20 were worth $1,686,190, 15 was called $882,324, and 15 was put in.
Expected price movements
Based on trading activities, key investors appear to be aiming for a price range of $45.0 to $65.0 for semiconductors for the last three months.
Developing volume and open interest
Seeing volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct equity due diligence.
This data helps track the liquidity and interest of semiconductor options at a specific strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of call and put volumes and open interest for all of the semiconductor whale activity within the strike price range of $45.0 to $65.0 over the last 30 days, respectively.
About the volume of semiconductor options and open interest over the past 30 days
The largest option trade observed:
Symbol put/call trade type sentiment expo. Date seeking bid price Total price Total trade price Put Trade trade price Bull 02/21/25 $ 5.4 $ 5.25 $ 5.25 $ 56.00 $ 241.5K 78 0 On-Call Sweep Bull 07/18/25 $ 10.2 $ 10.1 $ 10.2 $ 45.00 $ 160.1K 4 157
About semiconductors
Onsemi is a power semiconductor and sensor supplier focused on the automotive and industrial markets. Onsemi is the world’s second largest power chip manufacturer and the largest supplier of image sensors in the automotive market. Once highly vertically integrated, it is now pursuing a hybrid manufacturing strategy for flexible capabilities. Onsemi pivots to focus on emerging applications such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and renewable energy.
After a thorough review of options transactions surrounding semiconductors, we move to look into the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of current market conditions and performance.
The current market for semiconductor trading volume is 7,209,667, with price on ON at $52.27. The RSI indicator shows that current inventory is neutral between overselling and overselling. Announcement of expected revenue over the next three days. Experts’ Opinions on Semiconductors
Over the past month, five industry analysts have shared insights on the stock, suggesting an average target price of $66.8.
Unusual Option Activities Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge’s rare option board will find potential market movements before it happens. Check the position where big money is taking your favorite stock. Click here to access. * Analysts at Morgan Stanley have decided to maintain a low-weight rating at Semiconductor, which currently sits at its $52 price target. * Rosenblatt analysts have maintained their stance, and have continued to hold a neutral rating in semiconductors, targeting a price of $75. * KeyBanc analysts have decided to maintain their overweight rating at Semiconductor, which currently sits at a price target of $70. * Analysts at Truist Securities downgraded their actions to hold at a price target of $60. *Analysts at Goldman Sachs have decided to maintain a purchase valuation at Semiconductor, which currently stands at its $77 price target.
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