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British American Tobacco Option Alert: Jan 16 $55 Calls at the Ask: 8000 @ $1.0 vs 408 OI; Ref=$48.16

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The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 505 billion cigarettes in 2024. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.

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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 36.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.15 million shares sold short, which is 0.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.19 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749664826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.16%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Large global tobacco companies are investing in and partnering with cannabis companies with eyes set on future growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">for the sector.</a>
Industry experts shared the reasons why the cannabis sector is attractive to tobacco companies during the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis-conference"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis-conference">2025 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a> in Chicago.
Tobacco Sector Looks to Cannabis: Among the major global tobacco operators,&nbsp;British American Tobacco&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>)&nbsp;and Philip Morris International&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) may differ in their approaches to entering and growing in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/25/03/44144069/big-tobaccos-latest-868m-cannabis-investment-signals-growing-industry-influence">the cannabis sector.</a>
KBS Strategic Advisors Lead Advisor Nick Kenny said Philip Morris has taken a more pharmaceutical and medical approach to the cannabis market, while British American Tobacco has looked more to consumer packaged goods in the sector.
Organigram Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) has secured two investments from British Tobacco, something highlighted by CEO Beena Goldenberg during the Benzinga panel.
Goldenberg said British American Tobacco was looking for a product development collaboration and research on cannabinoids in a federally legalized jurisdiction. A follow-on investment will now see the two companies look to international expansion.
This includes both British American Tobacco and Organigram investing in German company Sanity Group.
"More investments to come," Goldenberg said.
Alliance Global Partners Managing Director of Equity Research Aaron Grey said that what the cannabis sector is seeing now, related to tobacco, is a lot more strategic investments through partnerships or capital infusions.
"Investments are meant for a very specific reason," Grey said.
FoxNRTH Founder Chris Murray added that there is still a risk of a reputation for big tobacco companies in some regions, as cannabis is heavily stigmatized in some markets. This could be the reason for slow and steady entry into the sector instead of diving right in.
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What's Next For Tobacco Sector: Grey said Philip Morris could be slower before going heavily into the cannabis sector, with legality issues and recreational use having more risk.
"They've been consistent in their medical angle," Grey said.
Grey said the company will likely be conservative and look to learn more about the product.
"They've always been a little more conservative on that front."
For British American Tobacco, the company is looking at non-combustibles for growth.
"Vapes, edibles, beverages, that's the space," Goldenberg said.
The Organigram CEO said British American Tobacco wants to stay away from combustibles and reduce its risk with new products.
"Most tobacco companies are really looking to the future."
Goldenberg said a recent consumer survey showed that 90% of cannabis consumers are using multiple formats, which means the consumer of tomorrow is likely significantly different from the consumer of today.
With the market currently around 70% flower and pre-rolls, growth of other formats will likely mean 50% for flower and pre-rolls and 50% for vapes, beverages, edibles and other formats in the future, Goldenberg predicted.
Murray said the real exercise for tobacco companies is to investigate and learn more about it. He said the challenge of scaling the business is that you have to be relatively close to the space.
Kenny said there has to be an appetite for risk from the tobacco industry to keep investing in the cannabis space.
"Tobacco has a lot to lose," Kenny said.
Kenny added there are shareholder agreements, banking and insurance that factor into investments in the cannabis space, and there are likely internal battles for opportunity versus risk at tobacco companies.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tobacco Sector Looks To Cannabis For Growth: 'Investments Are Meant For A Very Specific Reason'

As beer consumption dips and consumers search for lighter ways to unwind, hemp-derived THC beverages are carving out a serious niche in the U.S. market. For Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>), one of the world's largest cannabis companies and a top craft beer player in the U.S., the rise of weed drinks isn't just a trend; it's a business strategy.
"We believe hemp beverages are just one more choice for adults looking to relax and unwind," Sam Garfinkel, senior vice president of commercial operations and strategy for Tilray Wellness, told Benzinga. "That concept shapes everything from formula development to our retailer strategy."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tilray's Craft Beer Advantage</h2>
Tilray's deep bench in the alcohol world, including ownership of brands like SweetWater, Shock Top and Blue Point, is more than a diversification play. It gives the company a distribution and R&amp;D infrastructure few cannabis brands can match.
"We're fortunate to have a vast network of distributors, wholesalers, legal/regulatory experts, and food scientists," said Garfinkel. "That helps us get to market with breakthrough brands like Happy Flower and Fizzy Jane."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Formulation Challenges And Flavor Opportunities</h2>
Unlike alcohol, low-dose THC doesn't bring much flavor of its own, but Tilray sees that as a creative opportunity.
"Herbal ingredients actually complement the subtle hemp flavor nicely," Garfinkel noted. "We've just begun playing with that idea, and are excited for consumers to try our new Happy Flower Mojito this summer."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scaling Consistency And Safety</h2>
Cannabis beverage brands often struggle with consistency and flavor stability, especially at a national scale. Tilray believes its infrastructure gives it an edge.
"One of our greatest capabilities is our extensive quality, testing and regulatory infrastructure," Garfinkel said. "While we're nimble enough to innovate quickly, we still have all the protocols and standards of a much larger organization."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Segmenting Like The Alcohol World</h2>
Rather than treat all THC drinkers the same, Tilray's beverage pipeline mirrors the segmentation strategies long used in the beer and wine markets.
"Some consumers are looking for a full-flavor cocktail-style beverage, which we address through our Happy Flower brand, while others are more focused on calories, which we deliver on with Fizzy Jane," said Garfinkel. "We're really just scratching the surface, but our focus will be on driving category incrementality as we address different segments of the market."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THC Drinks As The Fourth Pillar</h2>
Instead of replacing alcohol, Tilray sees hemp-derived THC drinks as something new entirely.
"Our research indicates that THC Beverage is highly incremental to beer, wine and spirits consumption," Garfinkel explained. "It presents an exciting opportunity for Tilray to develop an emerging category while still innovating for our craft beer and spirits consumers. We believe that THC Beverage will be a new pillar of adult beverage consumption over time."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Competition: Big Tobacco Enters The Chat</h2>
While Tilray leans on alcohol expertise, companies like Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>), backed by British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>), are also entering the U.S. THC beverage market. Organigram has done so via its Collective Project brand, now sold in 10 states.
Asked about the competitive landscape, Garfinkel highlighted Tilray's ability to bridge all sides of the industry.
"With expertise in cannabis, BevAlc and hemp-based food and beverages, Tilray has a right to win in the hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverage category," he said. "It is a competitive landscape, but Tilray's unique infrastructure and portfolio was crafted to take advantage of this very moment."
He added that Tilray is working with organizations like the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA) to help create safety and quality standards for the entire category.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h2>
With recent data showing alcohol sales declining in regions that legalized cannabis and 60% of consumers now reporting they use cannabis to reduce alcohol intake, Tilray's push into hemp-derived THC drinks could be arriving at just the right time. Whether cannabis beverages become a new mainstream pillar or a profitable niche, one thing is certain: this isn't just a side hustle for the cannabis industry anymore. It's a serious bet on how the next generation chooses to relax.
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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.06 million shares sold short, which is 0.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.42 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747764025_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

As May opens for business, shell-shocked stock market investors are waving goodbye to April with both hands. While the major stock indexes have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45027002/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-netflix-novavax-intel-and-the-market-begins-to-bounce-back">bounced back</a> moderately over the last week, stocks fell 11% at one point and declined 20% since mid-February, primarily due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/45050322/how-youll-know-the-tariff-troubles-are-over">tariff troubles</a> affecting the global economy.
That's not all. Consumer spending was at a two-year low in the first quarter of 2025, while first-quarter US gross domestic product fell by 0.3%, fueling talk of a recession on the horizon.
Older traders are talking about a &#8220;Templeton Moment&#8221; right now, and likely with good reason. The term stems from legendary trader John Templeton, who famously borrowed $10,000 to buy shares in every company trading on the New York Stock Exchange for under $1 during a market trough in 1939, during the Great Depression. The list included 104 companies, including 34 that were bankrupt. A few years later, Templeton banked huge gains on all but four stocks when he sold.
Today&#8217;s market could be your opportunity for something similar.
"It doesn&#8217;t resemble a &#8216;Templeton Moment,&#8217; but I would be cautious," said Eugenia Mykuliak, founder and executive director at B2PRIME Group, a global financial services provider for institutional investors. "Today&#8217;s market has more nuances, and we're not close to an &#8216;extreme&#8217; pessimism, unlike the 1930s. Even though there are some well-valued stocks out there, that's certainly not an invitation to buy in bulk."
Unlike the 1930's, which saw economic indicators drag across the board, this market has largely fallen victim to one malady.
&#8220;Uncertainty has been generated by the announcement, delay, magnitude, and duration of tariffs," said Karl Farmer, portfolio manager at Rockland Trust Bank. "With over 40% of the S&amp;P 500's revenues coming from outside the US, the tariffs can have some big impacts on inventory management and purchase plans as producers and consumers face higher prices."
Resulting market uncertainty means less confidence in profit consistency and usually lower multiples that investors place on earnings.
"Higher costs likely lead to lower profits if sellers cannot pass on the price increases to their customers, or at a minimum, it leads to lower consumption," Farmer said. "A lower multiple coupled with lower profits means lower market levels. The longer the tariffs remain, the more likely there will be behavior changes by both producers and consumers, as many will seek alternatives if they believe that higher prices are not temporary."
If the delayed reciprocal tariffs are implemented in full and there have been few negotiated breakthroughs, "then we have not seen the bottom," Farmer added.
Here are today&#8217;s buying opportunities and what to look out for.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks To Pounce On At Lower Market Levels</h2>
Templeton or no Templeton, when the markets slide significantly, there's always low-hanging fruit available, and the US stock market is no different. Here are a few names that stock market gurus like in a shallower pricing market.
British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>). Sluggish stock markets spell opportunity for stocks that demonstrate good resilience amid uncertainty, especially those that turn to future-oriented technologies, Mykuliak said.
Shopify (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>). Mykuliak also likes stocks that offer investors a double dose of value.
"Shopify could be another good example of a perfect combination of AI and e-commerce, which are two powerful trends today," she said. "If merchants want to adapt to new retail realities, it&#8217;s a top choice for them."
Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>). According to Farmer, defensive sectors such as consumer staples and utilities have held up very well this year. "Presently, we favor some names in other areas that may have been overly punished, but could provide above-average returns for the patient investor," he said.
Nike tops that list. Nike is no quick fix for a 2025 portfolio, but it makes sense in this market.
"A pop could be had here if tariffs end quickly," Farmer said. "Nike did have issues even before tariffs, but it's a reinvigorating brand, and it's repairing relationships. Plus, Nike shares are down 70% from peak to 2017 levels, which provides a decent entry point."
Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>). Air Products is a market leader in industrial gas trading at a big discount to competitor Linde (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>). "Future growth is coming from new projects and clean energy transition," Farmer said. "Additionally, the company has a strong and predictable recurring revenue model with on-site plants and 20-year contracts." Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) is a market leader in life sciences, diagnostics and instruments.
"The stock is off 30% in the last three months on fears of spending cutbacks from customers who rely on federal funding for research," Farmer notes. "It's trading at less than market multiples for better earnings growth. Meanwhile, clarity on federal funding should mark a bottom."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Than A "Buy the Dip" Scenario</h2>
As uncertainty prevails in the stock market, money managers are taking a more defensive stance with their portfolios, with one eye on historical trends.
"Historically, when volatility spikes—as it did in early April—the equity markets tend to see large gains one year later," said Andrew Constantinides, a financial advisor at Neil Jesani Wealth Management. "In the short term, however, calling the bottom is much harder. Investors should always remember: There can always be more downside in the market—unless it's at zero."
Constantinides said his firm is primarily focused on value and international stocks.
"Both categories have underperformed U.S. growth stocks over the past 10 years," he noted. "But Q1 of 2025 showed the first real signs of a cycle shift back toward value and international leadership. We favor developed markets, such as Europe and Asia. Our current sector focus is energy and financials—companies with low price-to-earnings ratios and high earnings yield. We have almost no exposure to large-cap tech."
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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.46 million shares sold short, which is 0.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745413229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.87%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

In today's unpredictable market, investors seeking high yields need to balance risk and reward carefully. With rising volatility, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, a well-diversified portfolio is crucial to sustaining durable income.
For income-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709542/investors-just-poured-3m-into-this-whatsapp-job-app-for-hispanic-immigrants-and-its-already-helping-800-find-work">investors</a>, especially those nearing, or in retirement, capital preservation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> sustainability are just as important as yield. A mix of low-volatility assets, tax-efficient strategies, and recession-resistant sectors can help counter market turbulence while delivering consistent cash flow.
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Reddit has witnessed this balance struggle in a post an investor has created. The 50-year-old poster has spent years building a high-yield portfolio in a brokerage account, but now his main goal is reliable monthly income without sacrificing the principal.
The investor is open to various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, closed-end funds, and/or business development companies but wants to avoid yield traps and foreign stocks due to tax complications.
&#8220;I need durable income. [Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>)] is a no, it's a yield trap and has been for years. [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] and [Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schh#NYSE">SCHH</a>)] are great funds, but the yield is too low. I own SCHD in my growth portfolio but continue to sell some every year as I convert to income. Also want to diversify away from options. They are great for income but tend to fluctuate as supply/demand does in down markets,&#8221; he said.
His questions to Reddit investors are what high-yield – over 8% – stocks, ETFs, or funds can sustain payouts long-term, whether there are low-risk business development companies or closed-end funds that won't cut dividends in a downturn, and how can he further diversify beyond his current holdings.
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Redditors have offered a mix of ETF recommendations, individual stock picks, and broader portfolio strategies, so let&#8217;s dive into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Seeks 8% or More High-Yield Holdings For Durable Income – Reddit Suggests Assets</h2>
Focus on High-Quality BDCs and CEFs for Steady Income
Several commenters recommended business development companies and closed-end funds as core holdings for high, sustainable yields.
&#8220;Two closed-end funds that I like a lot are [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eoi#NYSE">EOI</a>)] and [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eos#NYSE">EOS</a>)]. They have been around since 2005, have mostly favorable tax treatment on their distributions, and have had better total returns than [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​] and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; a commenter suggested.
Without adding anything else, this Redditor shared several assets for the investor to research: &#8220;[Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Blue Owl Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Hercules Capital (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/htgc#NYSE">HTGC</a>)], [Barings BDC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bbdc#NYSE">BBDC</a>)], [Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bcsf#NYSE">BCSF</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)], [Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cgbd#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>)], [Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tslx#NYSE">TSLX</a>)].&#8221;
&#8220;On the same boat (53 years old). Started late but trying to catch up with high-yield stocks. My stocks are: [Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)​], OBDC, HTGC, [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], and [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)]. The last two are the best performers so far,&#8221; a Reddit user wrote.
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Consider Covered-Call ETFs for Tax-Efficient Monthly Income
Given the poster&#8217;s preference for tax-efficient income, several commenters highlighted covered-call ETFs as strong options.
&#8220;[Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwy#NASDAQ">KBWY</a>)], [VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mort#NYSE">MORT</a>)], [NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqi#NASDAQ">QQQI</a>)], JEPQ, [Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpiq#NYSE">GPIQ</a>)], [NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)], JEPI, [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)], and [NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iwmi#NASDAQ">IWMI</a>)] are a few. They will probably stay lower during the current volatile cycle, but should do well long term I would think,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
A user mentioned a real estate investment trust option, noting that it pays around 9.5% yield and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
&#8220;Aside from the covered call funds like JEPQ, QQQI, [TappAlpha SPY Growth &amp; Daily Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tspy#NASDAQ">TSPY</a>)], and the like, there&#8217;s a [real estate investment trust] ETF from Hoya Capital called [Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/riet#NYSE">RIET</a>)] with a 0.50% expense ratio that pays about a 9.5% yield and seems pretty steady.&#8221;
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For many investors, dividend-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> and funds provide a way to generate passive income, whether to supplement retirement, cover day-to-day <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43768530/should-married-couples-split-expenses-dave-ramsey-says-no-youre-married-not-roommates">expenses</a>, or even finance small luxuries like annual vacations.
While some aim for significant <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44518501/20-year-old-university-student-wants-help-with-buying-dividend-stocks-whats-the-best-way-to-start-reddit-weights-in">dividend</a> payouts to replace their salary, others are happy with modest but constant returns that offer a little extra financial freedom.
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This is the case of a Reddit user who is exploring this approach. With $30,000 to invest, he's seeking long-term dividend stocks that can grow over the next 20 years until retirement. While he already holds dividend-paying stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Walt Disney&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), he wants to expand his portfolio for stability and future income, even if it's just enough to cover yearly vacations.
&#8220;I currently have some stocks that give out dividends (Apple, Disney) but I&#8217;m looking for others. Long-term stability, that my wife and I can use the dividends as another form of income say in 20 years. Even if it&#8217;s just enough to pay for a yearly vacation here or there. Any thoughts on good companies to choose from?&#8221; he asked.
Let&#8217;s break down the Redditors&#8217; advice received in the comment section.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to Invest $30,000 to Generate Enough Income to Cover Yearly Vacations? Reddit Answers</h2>
Put the Money in an ETF
Several commenters recommended Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) as a core holding because of its dividend yield, historical growth, and the low-risk, diversified exposure it offers investors.
&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
Reinforcing the idea that SCHD fits the poster&#8217;s long-term stability and dividend payout need, this Redditor also suggested he goes with SCHD: &#8220;Since you want some growth and decent payout, SCHD is a great option. 3.5% dividends and 11% growth over the last 10 years each year.&#8221;
&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Consider High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Trusts
Several commenters suggested higher-yield assets that would generate higher payouts for the investor in the long run.
&#8220;If you want higher yield stocks check: [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)], [AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>)], [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)],&#8221; a Redditor recommended.
A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
Suggesting a very detailed portfolio allocation, this Redditor mentioned several ETFs and individual stocks that he considers would help the poster reach his dividend and growth goals.
&#8220;[Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voo#NYSE">VOO</a>)] $5,000, 1.25% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] SCHD $5,000, 3.5% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan], [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​] ($5,000), 8% combined dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ori#NYSE">ORI</a>)] $2,000, 3% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Waste Management (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wm#NYSE">WM</a>)] and [Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>)] ($3,000), 2% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Pfizer (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfe#NYSE">PFE</a>)] and [Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnj#NYSE">JNJ</a>)] $2,000, 4.75% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>)] and [UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)] $2,000, 2% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] AAPL and [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] $2,000. [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)] and MO $2,000, 5% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] JPM or [American Express (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>)] $2,000. JPM has good potential growth,&#8221; the suggestion says.
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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.10 million shares sold short, which is 0.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743523224_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>), recognized as one of the top three tobacco companies globally by both market capitalization and net sales, has further entrenched itself in the cannabis industry, finalizing a strategic investment of C$124.6 million (approximately $86.8 million) in Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>), a leading Canadian licensed cannabis producer. The completion of this three-tranche investment cements BAT's role as a major stakeholder in Organigram and highlights the increasing convergence of the tobacco and cannabis sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Strategic Move Amid Market Challenges</h3>
The investment, executed through BAT's wholly owned subsidiary BT DE Investments Inc., marks another significant foray by a major tobacco company into the cannabis industry. As traditional tobacco markets shrink due to declining smoking rates and regulatory pressures, companies like BAT, Philip Morris International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) and Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) are seeking diversification in alternative markets, with cannabis proving an attractive prospect.
According to Paolo De Luca, chief strategy officer at Organigram, "Opportunities in the space have only improved with cannabis valuations at historically weaker levels and many cannabis and hemp companies unable to access cost-efficient growth capital despite fundamentally strong businesses."
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The injection of funds into Organigram is expected to accelerate the company's international expansion and product innovation efforts. The financing will primarily be allocated to a strategic investment pool known as &#8220;Jupiter,&#8221; designed to identify and support growth opportunities in the global cannabis market. Organigram has already deployed portions of this pool, including C$21 million invested in Germany's Sanity Group and C$2.7 million in U.S.-based Open Book Extracts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Growing Footprint of Big Tobacco in Cannabis</h3>
BAT's move follows a growing pattern of investments by major tobacco firms in the cannabis sector:
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<li>Altria Group, the parent company of Marlboro, invested $1.8 billion in Canadian cannabis firm Cronos Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRON#NASDAQ">CRON</a>) in 2018, acquiring a 45% stake.</li>
<li>Philip Morris International agreed to purchase Israeli medical cannabis inhaler company Syqe Medical in 2023 for up to $650 million.</li>
<li>Imperial Brands invested £75 million ($96.4 million) in Auxly Cannabis Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) and participated in funding Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies, a company focused on cannabis-based pharmaceuticals.</li>
<li>BAT led a $37.6M Series B funding round in Germany's Sanity Group, securing a minority stake in 2022.</li>
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These moves underscore the increasing alignment between the tobacco and cannabis industries, particularly as regulatory frameworks evolve and consumer preferences shift toward reduced-risk products.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Governance And Influence</h3>
As part of the investment agreement, BAT now holds a 30% stake in Organigram's common shares and a 100% stake in its non-voting preferred shares. This arrangement ensures that BAT maintains a level of control without surpassing regulatory thresholds that could trigger anti-competition concerns. Furthermore, BAT has secured the right to nominate up to 30% of Organigram's board of directors, giving it substantial influence over the company&#8217;s strategic direction.
Organigram's preferred shares, initially convertible on a one-to-one basis into common shares, are designed to increase in conversion rate by 7.5% per annum, a mechanism that allows BAT's economic stake in Organigram to grow over time.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Future Of Tobacco-Cannabis Collaborations</h3>
BAT's sustained commitment to cannabis signals that the tobacco industry sees long-term value in cannabis-related products. With global cannabis legalization gaining traction, particularly in Europe and parts of the U.S., these investments position tobacco giants to capture market share in a new, potentially lucrative industry.
As BAT and its competitors continue to navigate regulatory landscapes and consumer demand, the synergy between tobacco expertise and cannabis innovation will likely lead to the development of new product categories, including cannabis-infused vape products and medical formulations. The continued investment in companies like Organigram suggests that big tobacco is not just experimenting with cannabis, it&#8217;s preparing for a future in which cannabis products could rival traditional nicotine offerings.
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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.19 million shares sold short, which is 0.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740673835_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.69%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on British American Tobacco?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on British American Tobacco.
Looking at options history for British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 75% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $483,225 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $147,365.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $38.0 to $55.0 for British American Tobacco over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for British American Tobacco's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of British American Tobacco's whale activity within a strike price range from $38.0 to $55.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>British American Tobacco Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739463348_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$16.89</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$143.6K</td>
<td>273</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$121.1K</td>
<td>273</td>
<td align="right">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$111.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$99.5K</td>
<td>273</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>561</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About British American Tobacco</h3>
The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 555 billion cigarettes in 2023. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with British American Tobacco, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of British American Tobacco</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,016,368, the price of BTI is down -9.48% at $38.69. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About British American Tobacco

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 0.1% on Thursday.
Shares of The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43675459/the-trade-desk-stock-drops-after-q4-revenues-miss-estimates-details">worse-than-expected quarterly revenue results.</a>
Trade Desk reported quarterly earnings of 59 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 56 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $741.01 million, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $758.93 million.
Trade Desk shares tumbled 27% to $89.34 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASPN#NYSE">ASPN</a>) shares fell 30.6% to $8.15 in pre-market trading after the company issued first-quarter guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Fastly, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLY#NYSE">FSLY</a>) shares tumbled 20.6% to $8.00 in pre-market trading. Fastly reported a fourth-quarter loss of 3 cents per share, down from earnings of 1 cent per share in the prior year&#8217;s quarter. Quarterly revenue came in at $140.58 million, beating the $138.27 million analyst consensus estimate. Fastly expects first-quarter losses of between 9 cents and 5 cents per share, versus the loss of 1 cent estimate, and revenue in a range of $136 million to $140 million, versus the $137.05 million estimate.</li>
<li>Atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATAI#NASDAQ">ATAI</a>) fell 14.5% to $2.1800 in pre-market trading after the company announced the pricing of public offering of common shares.</li>
<li>Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) fell 14.1% to $185.94 in pre-market trading after the company reported fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPRO#NASDAQ">LPRO</a>) shares dipped 13% to $5.02 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) fell 9.6% to $38.66 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Unilever PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>) declined 6.8% to $55.14 in pre-market trading as the company reported 2024 underlying sales growth of 4.2%.</li>
<li>Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) fell 6.2% to $99.50 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) slipped 3.3% to $8.27 in pre-market trading.</li>
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British American Tobacco's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.04 million shares sold short, which is 0.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.16 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>British American Tobacco Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739295012_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for British American Tobacco has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing British American Tobacco's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, British American Tobacco's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About British American Tobacco?

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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">British American Tobacco PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 27, UBS analyst Faham Baig upgraded British American Tobacco from Neutral to Buy. The company's stock surged around 9% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTI">52-week high of $39.76</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>BTI Price Action: Shares of British American Tobacco gained 1.1% to close at $39.68 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 30, Wells Fargo analyst Christopher Carey maintained Estee Lauder with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $74 to $80. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EL">has a 52-week high</a> of $62.29.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.1</li>
<li>EL Price Action: Shares of Estee Lauder gained 3.9% to close at $85.48 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Turning Point Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPB#NYSE">TPB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 10, Roth MKM analyst Scott Fortune reiterated Turning Point Brands with a Buy and maintained a $70 price target. The company's stock gained around 12% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TPB">52-week high </a>of $66.18.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.1</li>
<li>TPB Price Action: Shares of Turning Point Brands gained 5.3% to close at $63.00 on Thursday.</li>
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British American Tobacco shares are trading higher after UBS upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy.

UBS analyst Faham Baig upgrades British American Tobacco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>) from Neutral to Buy.

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