Options traders show a strong bullish sentiment on the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with the put-to-call ratio dropping to its most call-heavy level since April. However, a single large bearish trade worth $129 million in SMH puts was placed, signaling a significant contrarian bet against the sector. This trade, the largest options transaction Monday, contrasts with the general market optimism and comes as implied volatility in semiconductor options has fallen sharply. The move highlights a classic dilemma for investors: follow the bullish crowd or bet against it amid changing volatility and hedging dynamics in the semiconductor market.
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Memory and storage stocks surged Thursday following strong earnings reports across the sector. Sandisk shares jumped 16% after reporting Q4 FY2026 non-GAAP EPS and revenue well above expectations, driven by a 437% YoY datacenter revenue increase. Mic...
