VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
SMH Unusual Activity
SMH has recorded 133 unusual options trades with a total premium of $168,053,259.2. The activity is split between 56 call orders (42.1%) and 77 put orders (57.9%), showing a bearish skew. Sentiment analysis reveals 48% bullish and 42% bearish positioning , showing mixed market sentiment. The average days to expiration is 167 days , indicating longer-term positioning. In the past week alone, 3 trades have been executed , 45 orders were executed as sweeps, indicating urgent positioning. The largest single premium was $5,865,000 .
| Type | Transaction Date | DTE | Type | Exec | Sent. | Size | Spot | Prem | Option Chain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call 320 | Aug 19, 2025 | 149D | Sweep | At Bid | Bearish | 515 | 291.34 | $584,576.5 | SMH260116C00320000 |
| Put 270 | Aug 19, 2025 | 93D | Sweep | At Ask | Bearish | 1,151 | 293.16 | $961,920 | SMH251121P00270000 |
| Put 270 | Aug 19, 2025 | 93D | Sweep | At Ask | Bearish | 906 | 293.25 | $751,980 | SMH251121P00270000 |
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