Unusual Trading Activity Detected in Tesla Options on December 02

Investors with significant capital have taken a bearish stance on Tesla. This unusual trading activity was detected through publicly available options history. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split, with 38% being bullish and 46% being bearish.

Key Statistics

  • 909 uncommon options trades for Tesla were spotted, indicating a significant shift in investor sentiment.
  • 267 puts were traded, totaling $16,230,589, while 642 calls were traded, totaling $40,347,666.

Predicted Price Range

Taking into account the volume and open interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $5.0 to $940.0 for Tesla over the last 3 months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Analyzing the volume and open interest is crucial when trading options. This data helps track the liquidity and interest for Tesla’s options for a given strike price. The evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts can be observed over the last 30 days.

Biggest Options Spotted

The following table highlights the biggest options trades:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
TSLA PUT TRADE BEARISH 12/05/25 $15.3 $15.25 $15.3 $435.00 $301.4K 2.2K 12.6K
TSLA CALL TRADE BEARISH 03/20/26 $88.45 $88.2 $88.2 $360.00 $176.4K 1.7K 31
TSLA PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/05/25 $15.2 $15.15 $15.2 $435.00 $152.0K 2.2K 12.4K
TSLA PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/05/25 $2.79 $2.76 $2.78 $410.00 $100.0K 10.0K 18.2K
TSLA CALL TRADE BULLISH 12/17/27 $155.3 $154.8 $155.3 $400.00 $93.1K 4.0K 40

About Tesla

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer and developer of artificial intelligence software. The company has a diverse fleet of vehicles and offers various energy-related products and services.

Current Position of Tesla

  • Trading volume: 36,886,459
  • Price: $423.85 (down 1.46%)
  • RSI values indicate a neutral position between overbought and oversold
  • Next earnings report: 57 days from now

What The Experts Say On Tesla

A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $545.75. Some notable analyst comments include:

  • Stifel: Buy rating, targeting a price of $508
  • Wedbush: Outperform rating, with a new price target of $600
  • Mizuho: Outperform rating, maintaining a target price of $475

Trading Options

Trading options involves greater 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.