Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML), 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 ASML usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 37 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 56% leaning bullish and 32% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $1,205,170, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,123,761.
Expected Price Movements
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $580.0 to $1200.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ASML Holding's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ASML Holding's significant trades, within a strike price range of $580.0 to $1200.0, over the past month.
ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $207.0 | $193.2 | $198.09 | $1060.00 | $198.0K | 47 | 0 |
| ASML | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 07/12/24 | $114.6 | $108.6 | $111.88 | $1150.00 | $190.1K | 2 | 1 |
| ASML | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $142.1 | $137.9 | $142.1 | $1100.00 | $184.7K | 25 | 0 |
| ASML | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $92.3 | $91.3 | $92.3 | $1100.00 | $184.6K | 444 | 2 |
| ASML | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/20/24 | $101.6 | $100.6 | $101.6 | $1100.00 | $121.9K | 98 | 0 |
About ASML Holding
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Having examined the options trading patterns of ASML Holding, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
ASML Holding's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 485,390, the ASML's price is up by 0.15%, now at $1029.54.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About ASML Holding
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1185.0.
- An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $1185.
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