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Lyft Unusual Options Activity
Mar 11, 2024 12:30 PM

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Lyft ( LYFT ) , 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 LYFT ( LYFT ) usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Lyft ( LYFT ). This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $331,137, and 3 are calls, amounting to $112,284.

What's The Price Target?

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $16.0 to $25.0 for Lyft ( LYFT ) over the last 3 months.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lyft's ( LYFT ) options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lyft's ( LYFT ) substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $16.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.

Lyft 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
LYFT ( LYFT ) PUT SWEEP BEARISH 04/19/24 $17.00 $192.5K 12.2K 2.0K
LYFT ( LYFT ) PUT SWEEP BULLISH 07/19/24 $25.00 $51.5K 516 68
LYFT ( LYFT ) CALL SWEEP BEARISH 07/19/24 $18.00 $46.2K 6.9K 183
LYFT ( LYFT ) CALL TRADE BULLISH 06/21/24 $19.00 $37.7K 5.7K 148
LYFT ( LYFT ) PUT TRADE BULLISH 05/17/24 $18.00 $29.5K 103 286

About Lyft

Lyft ( LYFT ) is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the US and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft ( LYFT ) app. Incorporated in 2013, Lyft ( LYFT ) offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft ( LYFT ) also has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.

Present Market Standing of Lyft

With a trading volume of 7,478,240, the price of LYFT ( LYFT ) is down by -0.16%, reaching $18.28.

Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.

Next earnings report is scheduled for 52 days from now.

Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Lyft ( LYFT ) with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

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