Inside the Minds of Tesla's Big Investors: A Look at Their Strategies

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer and developer of autonomous driving software. The company offers a range of luxury and mid-size sedans, crossover SUVs, light trucks, and semi-trucks, with plans to expand its product line to include more affordable vehicles, sports cars, and a robotaxi service.

Unusual Options Activity Detected

Recent unusual options activity has been detected in Tesla, indicating potential market movement. A total of 867 uncommon options trades were spotted, with 45% being bullish and 38% bearish. This unusual activity may indicate that big investors are anticipating significant changes in the company’s stock price.

Predicted Price Range

Analyzing the volume and open interest in these contracts suggests that big players are eyeing a price window of $60.0 to $700.0 for Tesla over the past quarter.

Largest Options Trades Observed

The following table highlights the largest options trades observed:

Symbol Type Trade Type Sentiment Expiration Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
TSLA CALL TRADE BULLISH 04/25/25 $15.4 $14.95 $15.36 $260.00 $4.6M 23.7K 39.9K
TSLA CALL SWEEP NEUTRAL 04/25/25 $13.1 $12.65 $12.9 $262.50 $625.7K 14.4K 32.0K
TSLA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 06/20/25 $12.9 $12.85 $12.85 $240.00 $231.3K 12.3K 1.9K
TSLA CALL SWEEP NEUTRAL 05/02/25 $5.0 $4.9 $4.95 $292.50 $206.1K 876 5.5K
TSLA CALL SWEEP BULLISH 05/09/25 $3.15 $3.1 $3.14 $320.00 $188.4K 1.4K 2.5K

Current Market Status

  • Trading volume: 50,937,186
  • Current price: $276.14 (up 6.41%)
  • RSI values indicate that the stock may be approaching overbought levels
  • Next earnings report is scheduled for 88 days from now

Analyst Ratings

Recent analyst ratings for Tesla include:

  • Deutsche Bank: Buy rating with a target price of $345
  • Cantor Fitzgerald: Overweight rating with a target price of $355
  • GLJ Research: Sell rating with a target price of $19
  • Canaccord Genuity: Buy rating with a target price of $303
  • Benchmark: Buy rating with a new price target of $350

Conclusion

The unusual options activity detected in Tesla may indicate potential market movement. Investors should stay informed about the latest options trades and market trends to make informed decisions. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. By staying up-to-date with the latest market dynamics and analyst ratings, investors can make more informed decisions about their investments.