What Are Whales Doing With FTAI Aviation?

Recently, major financial institutions have made noticeable bearish moves regarding FTAI Aviation, which is traded under the ticker symbol FTAI. Our examination of the options trading history for FTAI Aviation has uncovered 23 unusual trades that provide insight into the current market sentiment.

When we take a closer look at the data, we see that 26% of traders are optimistic, while 47% are leaning toward a bearish outlook. Specifically, among the trades we identified, 8 were puts, totaling $474,680 in value, and 15 were calls, amounting to $873,432.

Expected Price Movements

By analyzing both the volume and open interest associated with these options contracts, it appears that institutional investors are focusing on a potential price range for FTAI Aviation that spans from $45.00 to $240.00 over the past quarter. This indicates where they see significant value.

Volume and Open Interest Analysis

Evaluating liquidity in options trading, the average open interest for FTAI Aviation today is approximately 599.29, while the total volume stands at 6,670.00. This gives us a solid indication of market activity surrounding FTAI options.

Snapshot of 30-Day Option Volume & Interest

The chart below illustrates the movements in volume and open interest for both call and put options connected to FTAI’s significant trades within the strike price range of $45.00 to $240.00 over the last month.

Observations on the Largest Options Trades:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
FTAI	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	01/17/25	$103.0	$101.3	$103.0	$45.00	$257.5K	191	25
FTAI	PUT	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	01/17/25	$1.1	$1.05	$1.1	$130.00	$112.6K	431	1.2K
FTAI	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	01/17/25	$0.8	$0.7	$0.8	$130.00	$100.0K	431	2.5K
FTAI	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	02/21/25	$10.0	$9.1	$10.0	$150.00	$88.0K	405	276
FTAI	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	01/16/26	$10.5	$6.0	$8.58	$240.00	$85.8K	4	100

About FTAI Aviation

FTAI Aviation Ltd is an aerospace company that specializes in owning and maintaining commercial jet engines, particularly CFM56 engines. The company further owns and leases jet aircraft, which often allows them to acquire engines at preferable prices. FTAI invests heavily in aviation assets and aerospace products, focusing on generating stable cash flows and enabling potential earnings growth and asset appreciation.

Current Standing of FTAI Aviation

• As of now, FTAI is trading at $146.73, showing a considerable increase of 15.99% with a volume of 1,591,892.
• The current Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates that the stock is in a neutral state between overbought and oversold positions.
• The next earnings report for FTAI is set to be released in 51 days.

Analyst Opinions on FTAI Aviation

Recently, two analysts provided their insights on FTAI, with an average target price set at $180.5. One analyst from Compass Point maintains a Buy rating, projecting a target price of $181, while an analyst from Barclays has issued an Overweight rating with a target of $180. This indicates a generally optimistic outlook despite the current bearish options activity.

Options Trading Risks and Rewards

While options trading can be riskier than outright stock trading, it also presents the potential for higher profits. Investors involved in options typically mitigate their risks by gaining daily knowledge, managing their positions carefully, following multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market conditions.

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