Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), 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 JPM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for JPMorgan Chase. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $163,200, and 12 are calls, amounting to $2,699,240.
What’s The Price Target?
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it’s evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $290.0 and $330.0 for JPMorgan Chase, spanning the last three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JPMorgan Chase’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 JPMorgan Chase’s whale activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $330.0 in the last 30 days.
JPMorgan Chase Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $28.45 | $28.4 | $28.4 | $290.00 | $1.2M | 4.1K | 416 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $28.4 | $28.35 | $28.4 | $290.00 | $511.2K | 4.1K | 416 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $28.0 | $27.8 | $28.0 | $290.00 | $420.0K | 4.1K | 150 |
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $28.9 | $28.0 | $28.0 | $290.00 | $126.0K | 4.1K | 236 |
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $22.8 | $21.05 | $22.8 | $300.00 | $91.2K | 8.9K | 45 |
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with more than $4 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates and is subject to regulation in multiple countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding JPMorgan Chase, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
JPMorgan Chase’s Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 784,628, the JPM’s price is up by 0.99%, now at $312.5.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.
Expert Opinions on JPMorgan Chase
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $343.33.
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* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for JPMorgan Chase, targeting a price of $342.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for JPMorgan Chase, targeting a price of $350.
* An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on JPMorgan Chase, which currently sits at a price target of $338.
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