Understanding the Tesla Options Frenzy

Financial giants have made a significant bullish move on Tesla, with 596 unusual trades detected in our analysis of the company’s options history.

Trade Breakdown

Delving into the details, we found that:

  • 46% of traders were bullish
  • 34% showed bearish tendencies
  • 89 trades were puts, valued at $6,533,521
  • 507 trades were calls, valued at $49,842,431

Expected Price Movements

Analyzing the volume and open interest of these contracts suggests that investors are targeting a price range of $300.0 to $600.0 for Tesla over the last 3 months.

Analyzing Volume and Open Interest

Volume and open interest are key indicators for conducting due diligence on a stock. They help track liquidity and interest in Tesla’s options for a given strike price. The evolution of volume and open interest for calls and puts can be observed over the last 30 days.

Tesla Option Volume and Open Interest

The data shows significant activity in the $300.0 to $600.0 strike price range.

Largest Options Trades Observed

The following table highlights the largest options trades detected:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
TSLA CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/10/25 $21.15 $21.1 $21.1 $460.00 $1.7M 3.3K 1.9K
TSLA PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/27/24 $9.45 $9.25 $9.45 $450.00 $753.9K 7.9K 5.2K
TSLA CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/27/24 $9.4 $9.25 $9.4 $450.00 $160.2K 22.4K 34.2K
TSLA PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/27/24 $9.45 $9.3 $9.45 $450.00 $124.6K 7.9K 5.5K
TSLA PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $12.55 $12.4 $12.4 $410.00 $124.0K 3.5K 330

About Tesla

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer and developer of autonomous driving software. The company offers a range of vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to launch more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and a robotaxi.

Current Position of Tesla

Key statistics include:

  • Current trading volume: 10,310,202
  • Price: $449.03, up 4.28%
  • RSI readings suggest the stock may be overbought
  • Anticipated earnings release: 29 days

What the Experts Say on Tesla

Industry analysts have shared their insights on Tesla, with an average target price of $383.4. Recent analyst ratings include:

  • Morgan Stanley: Overweight rating, target price $400
  • Cantor Fitzgerald: Neutral rating, target price $365
  • Stifel: Buy rating, target price $411
  • Mizuho: Outperform rating, target price $515
  • UBS: Sell rating, target price $226

Trading Options

Trading options involves higher risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, and staying attuned to market dynamics.