Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Vale
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Vale.
Looking at options history for Vale (NYSE:VALE) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 62% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $749,694 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $99,507.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $8.0 and $10.0 for Vale, spanning the last three months.
Analyzing 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 Vale's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Vale's significant trades, within a strike price range of $8.0 to $10.0, over the past month.
Vale Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALE | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $1.61 | $1.54 | $1.61 | $10.00 | $410.5K | 148.7K | 2.5K |
| VALE | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $1.66 | $1.61 | $1.61 | $10.00 | $80.5K | 148.7K | 5.0K |
| VALE | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $1.61 | $1.59 | $1.61 | $10.00 | $78.8K | 148.7K | 6.5K |
| VALE | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $1.61 | $1.59 | $1.61 | $10.00 | $78.8K | 148.7K | 6.0K |
| VALE | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $1.73 | $1.59 | $1.61 | $10.00 | $75.6K | 148.7K | 7.0K |
About Vale
Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Vale, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Present Market Standing of Vale
- With a trading volume of 23,837,490, the price of VALE is up by 0.21%, reaching $9.6.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 44 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Vale
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $11.3.
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* An analyst from CICC has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $11.
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