【August 20th US Stock Options Rankings】
$Amazon (AMZN)$ topped the bullish transaction volume, with deep in-the-money large orders for 150C/140C (MID) expiring this month, resembling more of a stock replacement or portfolio adjustment before exercising, rather than a pure bullish signal. The stock price has fallen for two consecutive days, and the overall tech sector is cooling down, primarily experiencing short-term fluctuations. In terms of operations: a bullish put spread can be considered (sell September 210P / buy 200P), aiming to maintain the 220–225 range; shareholders can slightly sell September 240C to reduce costs.
$Tesla (TSLA)$ ranked first in bearish transaction volume, with puts accounting for 61.8%, and buying slightly favored; closing at 323.90 (-1.6%). The FSD misleading lawsuit was approved for collective certification, causing short-term emotional disturbances. In terms of strategy: a bearish call spread can be considered (sell 340C / buy 360C, mid-September) or a bearish put spread (buy 320P / sell 300P), choose one layout, with controllable risk.
$Nvidia (NVDA)$ had a put transaction volume of 50 million, with buying favored. After a two-day correction, the stock closed at 175.40, and the capital continues to deleverage ahead of the earnings report (8/27), with AI enthusiasm clearly cooling. Thought process: consider a bearish call spread (sell 180C / buy 190C, mid-September), or hold shares with protective collars (sell 190C, buy 165–170P) to hedge at a lower cost.