Analyzing Bearish Trends in Goldman Sachs Options Activity

Recent trading activity indicates that large investors, often referred to as 'whales,' are mostly taking a bearish view on Goldman Sachs Group (GS).

Upon reviewing the options history for Goldman Sachs, a total of 23 trades have been identified. Among these trades, only 17% of the investors opted for bullish strategies, while a substantial 47% chose bearish positions.

The breakdown of the trades reveals that there were 11 put options, totaling $622,180, and 12 call options, amounting to $523,054.

Predicted Price Range

The current trading activities suggest that significant investors are eyeing a price range for Goldman Sachs between $580.00 and $680.00 over the last three months.

Volume and Open Interest Insights

Assessing the volume and open interest is crucial for understanding a stock's liquidity and the level of interest in options for specific strike prices.

Over the past 30 days, we can observe changes in the volume and open interest for calls and puts, specifically for Goldman Sachs's whale activities within the identified strike price range of $580.00 to $680.00.

Goldman Sachs Options Volume and Open Interest Trends Over the Last Month

This section presents recent significant options trades detected:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
GS	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	02/21/25	$6.2	$4.9	$5.2	$667.50	$104.0K	324	223
GS	PUT	TRADE	NEUTRAL	06/20/25	$18.75	$18.4	$18.6	$620.00	$79.9K	861	0
GS	PUT	TRADE	BEARISH	06/20/25	$18.55	$18.35	$18.55	$620.00	$79.7K	861	43
GS	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	03/21/25	$21.2	$20.3	$20.57	$660.00	$72.1K	1.1K	0
GS	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	02/21/25	$42.45	$41.75	$41.75	$625.00	$70.9K	272	3

About Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking and asset management firm. Its revenue sources include approximately 20% from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management, and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Geographically, around 60% of its net revenue is generated in the Americas, with 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Current Position of Goldman Sachs

• Goldman Sachs currently has a trading volume of 297,360 and is down by -0.87%, trading at $666.31.
• The stock's current RSI values suggest it might be nearing an overbought condition.
• The next earnings report is expected in 54 days.

Expert Ratings on Goldman Sachs Group

Two market experts have recently provided ratings on the stock, resulting in a consensus target price of $680.00. An analyst from Wells Fargo maintains an Overweight rating with a target price of $720. Conversely, an analyst from UBS holds a Neutral rating with a price target of $640.

Smart Money Activity Overview

Monitoring unusual options activity can highlight potential market movers prior to significant changes. Traders can manage risks effectively through continuous education, strategic adjustments, and by staying updated on market trends. Utilize real-time alerts to keep track of Goldman Sachs options trades and related news.

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