Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Vale VALE, 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 VALE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Vale. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 14% leaning bullish and 85% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $254,900, and 11 are calls, amounting to $697,240.
Projected Price Targets
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1.0 to $13.0 for Vale over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Vale's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Vale's whale trades within a strike price range from $1.0 to $13.0 in the last 30 days.
Vale Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALE | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $0.56 | $0.5 | $0.5 | $8.00 | $200.0K | 2.9K | 4.0K |
| VALE | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 07/19/24 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.45 | $13.00 | $148.5K | 661 | 3.3K |
| VALE | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $2.73 | $2.69 | $2.69 | $10.00 | $67.2K | 9.2K | 181 |
| VALE | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/21/24 | $11.15 | $11.05 | $11.1 | $1.00 | $55.5K | 530 | 434 |
| VALE | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/21/24 | $11.15 | $11.05 | $11.1 | $1.00 | $55.5K | 530 | 334 |
About Vale
Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. Vale has agreed to sell a minority 13% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, which is expected to become effective in 2024, and which is likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Vale, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Present Market Standing of Vale
- With a volume of 12,948,527, the price of VALE is up 0.08% at $12.16.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Vale
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $14.5.
- An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $13.
- Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Hold rating for Vale, targeting a price of $16.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Vale options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.
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