Smart Money Bets Big on Visa Options

Financial giants have recently taken a noticeable bearish stance on Visa (NYSE: V). An analysis of Visa's options trading history revealed 14 unusual transactions.

Upon closer inspection, the data showed that only 21% of traders expressed a bullish sentiment, while a significant 57% leaned towards bearish actions. Out of all the trades identified, 8 transactions were puts worth $375,521, and 6 were calls valued at $278,070.

Expected Price Movements

The current trading activity indicates that significant investors anticipate Visa’s stock price to fall within the range of $260.00 to $310.00 over the past three months.

Examining Volume and Open Interest

Looking at the liquidity and interest levels, the average open interest for Visa options trades today stands at 681.27, with a total trading volume of 1,760.00.

The chart below outlines the trends in volume and open interest for Visa's call and put options over the last 30 days, specifically focusing on trades within the strike price range of $260.00 to $310.00.

Recent Options Trading Overview

Largest Observed Options Trades:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
V	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	12/20/24	$7.8	$7.75	$7.8	$280.00	$121.6K	1.1K	161
V	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	12/18/26	$56.5	$56.0	$56.0	$265.00	$56.0K	127	10
V	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	11/15/24	$5.35	$5.2	$5.28	$287.50	$52.2K	140	118
V	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	11/01/24	$4.55	$4.45	$4.5	$285.00	$49.9K	461	289
V	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	03/21/25	$15.5	$15.25	$15.39	$285.00	$49.2K	293	32

About Visa

Visa is recognized as the world's largest payment processor. In fiscal year 2023, Visa processed nearly $15 trillion in total volume, operating across over 200 countries and handling transactions in more than 160 currencies. Their systems can process over 65,000 transactions every second.

Considering the recent trends in Visa's options trading, it is essential to evaluate the company's current performance.

Current Status of Visa

• The latest trading volume for Visa stands at 2,698,419, with a decrease of 0.81%, bringing the share price to $281.47.
• Currently, the RSI (Relative Strength Index) suggests that the stock might be nearing an overbought condition.
• The next earnings report is due in 5 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for Visa

In the last month, five analysts have issued ratings for Visa, with an average target price of $316.00.

Detecting Unusual Options Activity: A Look at Smart Money Movements

Identifying potential market movers before they become apparent is key. This is where the analysis of options can provide insights into where bigger investors are concentrating their efforts.

- An analyst from Morgan Stanley maintains an Overweight rating on Visa with a target price of $322.
- A BMO Capital analyst continues with an Outperform rating for Visa, targeting $310.
- Macquarie also holds an Outperform rating with a $300 price target.
- An analyst from Baird remains optimistic with an Outperform rating and a price target of $330.
- Oppenheimer has adjusted their rating to Outperform with a new target price of $318.

Engaging in options trading can carry significant risks but also provides opportunities for higher returns. Experienced traders manage these risks through continuous education, strategic adjustments, utilizing multiple indicators, and keeping abreast of market trends. To stay updated on Visa's latest options activity, consider monitoring real-time alerts from reliable financial sources.

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