Unusual Options Activity — August 28, 2026 | Pushing Profits
Category: Unusual Options Activity | Date: 2026-08-28
NVIDIA faces strong bearish pressure today, while Amazon and Microsoft show bullish signals in options trading.
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Market Overview Today's options activity reveals significant bearish sentiment in NVIDIA (NVDA), particularly with aggressive buying in put options. With a striking $94.5 million premium on NVDA's $222.5 puts expiring today, traders are clearly positioning for a potential decline. In contrast, Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) are attracting bullish attention. A $32.9 million premium on AMZN's $295 calls, set to expire on November 20, alongside a $16.1 million premium for MSFT's $545 calls expiring on October 16, indicates optimism about their future performance. NVIDIA Options Breakdown The NVDA $240 puts ($14.9M premium) and $220 puts ($14.5M premium) both have aggressive buying, further reinforcing the bearish outlook. Additionally, the NVDA $235 puts at $11.8 million premium highlight a consistent trend of traders hedging against downward movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual options activity?
Unusual options activity refers to trades that have significantly higher volume than normal, indicating potential insider or informed trading.
How can I interpret large put option premiums?
Large put option premiums typically suggest traders are anticipating declines in the underlying stock’s price, indicating bearish sentiment.
What does aggressive buying mean in options trading?
Aggressive buying refers to high-volume purchasing of options, often indicating strong conviction from traders regarding the expected movement of the stock.