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Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the us and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $13.2 billion in 2023 consolidated gross merchandise volume, Etsy has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. As of the end of 2023, the firm connected more than 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy, Reverb (musical equipment), and Depop (clothing resale).

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Shares of companies in the retail industry are trading higher following the Fed's policy decision to cut rates, which could support consumer spending. Additional, the industry may be moving on continued strength following strong August retail sales data.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ETSY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Etsy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $77,393, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $284,414.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $65.0 for Etsy, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Etsy options trades today is 2047.6 with a total volume of 7,809.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Etsy's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $65.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Etsy 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726497942_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>837</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Etsy</h3>
Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the us and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $13.2 billion in 2023 consolidated gross merchandise volume, Etsy has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. As of the end of 2023, the firm connected more than 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy, Reverb (musical equipment), and Depop (clothing resale).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Etsy, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Etsy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 623,660, the price of ETSY is down -2.71% at $54.14. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Etsy</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $53.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $56. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $50. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Etsy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Etsy's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Shares of retail and consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher following better-than-expected consumer sentiment data. Strong earnings from RH may also be lifting consumer spending sentiment.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ETSY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Etsy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 90% bullish and 9%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $49,510, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $504,936.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $54.0 to $90.0 for Etsy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Etsy stands at 3811.09, with a total volume reaching 4,104.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Etsy, situated within the strike price corridor from $54.0 to $90.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Etsy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726239166_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<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>Volume</th>
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<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.41</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$174.8K</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>376</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>184</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>715</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Etsy</h3>
Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the us and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $13.2 billion in 2023 consolidated gross merchandise volume, Etsy has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. As of the end of 2023, the firm connected more than 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy, Reverb (musical equipment), and Depop (clothing resale).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Etsy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Etsy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,825,898, the price of ETSY is up by 4.65%, reaching $54.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Etsy</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $53.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $50. </li>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $56. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Etsy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
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<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>35.5K</td>
<td>780</td>
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<td>TPR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>307</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>22.7K</td>
<td>295</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPRI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$53.8K</td>
<td>480</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 850 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $41.0 per contract. There were 4589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $182.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 19947 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2038 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 492 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 253 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 35598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 780 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 128 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 311 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 1358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 282 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.4K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 3156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 128 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 375 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 22700 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPRI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 128 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 4903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 65 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $294.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 100 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 92 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.8K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>68.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$99.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>629</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$258.4K</td>
<td>813</td>
<td>550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>499</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOOF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>363</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>363</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>280</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 7259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $84.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 4443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3729 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1600 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.2K, with a price of $62.0 per contract. There were 3033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1672 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 616 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 86 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 283 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 549 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $258.4K, with a price of $471.0 per contract. There were 813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.4K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 2831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 456 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WOOF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 928 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.2K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 3660 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 363 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.1K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 363 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 194 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 2421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 280 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Etsy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NYSE">ETSY</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.77 million shares sold short, which is 14.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.45 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Etsy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725974120_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Etsy 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 Etsy'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>, Etsy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.89%, which means the company has more 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/">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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Short Ideas

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How Is The Market Feeling About Etsy?

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) shares roseMonday after S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday that Dell will be added to <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/indexnews/announcements/20240906-1474143/1474143_septembershuffle546.pdf">the S&amp;P 500 Index.</a>
The Details:
Dell will replace Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) when it is added to the S&amp;P 500 Index before the start of regular trading on Sept. 23. Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) will also be added to the S&amp;P 500. 
Index inclusion is typically positive for stocks due to increased trading volume and liquidity resulting from purchases by index funds, ETFs and other funds mirroring the index.&nbsp;
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40754522/whats-going-on-with-coinbase-stock-today">What&#8217;s Going On With Coinbase Stock Today?</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is DELL A Good Stock To Buy?</h3>
Wall Street analysts view Dell Technologies on the whole as a Outperform, given the history of coverage over the past three months. Wamsi Mohan from B of A Securities in Dell Technologies is the most bearish, expecting a 16.67% fall in the stock in the coming year.
But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Dell Technologies fell 19.33%, which indicates that opinion soured on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which rose 9.12% over the past year.
A complete overview of how Wall Street views individual stocks is available <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">here</a>, while real time updates on the latest analyst actions will be delivered via <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>. Try it for free.
DELL Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dell Technologies shares are up 4.41% at $106.50 at the time of publication Monday.
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Dell Technologies To Be Included In S&P 500: What's Going On With The Stock?

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is gearing up for a significant milestone: its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40769921/palantir-stock-soars-in-monday-premarket-whats-driving-the-surge">effective Sept. 23</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Inclusion Boosts Palantir's Stock</h2>
This move will see Palantir replace American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) and Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIO#NASDAQ">BIO</a>). 
Historically, inclusion in this prestigious index tends to drive up stock prices due to increased buying from index funds and ETFs. 
Palantir shares have already seen a notable uptick, jumping over 10% on Monday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Enterprise Deal Fuels Pre-Market Surge</h2>
This rise is also fueled by the company's latest enterprise agreement with BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), aimed at extending their strategic relationship. The deal will introduce new AI capabilities with Palantir's AIP software, further boosting investor confidence.
The collaboration highlights Palantir's growing influence in the AI space and its expanding commercial footprint.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Palantir Stock: Bulls Vs. Bears</h2>
Technically, Palantir's stock is showing a bullish picture. 
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Currently trading at $32.94, it's above its 50-day SMA of $28.83 and 200-day SMA of $23.14, signaling long-term bullish momentum. The stock&#8217;s price is currently above both the eight-day and 20-day SMAs, at $30.92 and $31.21, respectively, indicating short-term buying pressure. This suggests a positive overall trend and points to a potential bullish trajectory moving forward.
Palantir's upcoming S&amp;P 500 inclusion and new enterprise deal with BP are significant drivers of its recent stock performance. 
Investors should watch for how these factors interact with the technical indicators as the company prepares for its S&amp;P debut and continues to expand its AI capabilities.
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</ul>
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Palantir Stock Soars After S&P 500 Inclusion, AI Deal With BP Fuels Additional Gains – What's Next?

<a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/indexnews/announcements/20240906-1474143/1474143_septembershuffle546.pdf">https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/indexnews/announcements/20240906-1474143/1474143_septembershuffle546.pdf</a>
Palantir Technologies, Dell Technologies, and Erie Indemnity Set to Join S&amp;P 500; Others to Join S&amp;P MidCap 400 and S&amp;P SmallCap 600
&nbsp;
NEW YORK, September 6, 2024: S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices (&quot;S&amp;P DJI&quot;) will make the following changes to the S&amp;P 500, S&amp;P MidCap 400, and S&amp;P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 23, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&amp;P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&amp;P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 are no longer representative of the small-cap market space. 
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and S&amp;P MidCap 400 constituent Erie Indemnity Co. (NASD:ERIE) will replace American Airlines Group Inc. (NASD:AAL), Etsy Inc. (NASD:ETSY) and Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIO#NYSE">BIO</a>) in the S&amp;P 500, respectively. American Airline Group will replace TEGNA Inc.&nbsp;in the S&amp;P MidCap 400, and TEGNA will replace Designer Brands Inc. in the S&amp;P SmallCap 600. Etsy will replace Haverty Furniture Companies Inc.&nbsp;in the S&amp;P SmallCap 600. Bio-Rad Laboratories will replace Erie Indemnity in the S&amp;P MidCap 400.

Small Cap

Palantir Technologies, Dell Technologies, And S&P MidCap 400 Constituent Erie Indemnity Co. Set To Join S&P 500; Will Replace American Airlines Group, Etsy And Bio-Rad Laboratories

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>70.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>391</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>429</td>
<td>265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXRH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $217.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 5943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70293 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.7K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2412 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 6837 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1472 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 133 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 61 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $1296.0 per contract. There were 2823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 1528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 391 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 133 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 1391 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding H (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 206 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 287 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 1366 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $352.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXRH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 109 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan initiates coverage on Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $50.

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Ahead of the scheduled meeting on Sept. 9, Elliott Investment Management has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig">secured enough shares to call a special meeting</a> at Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>).
What Happened: Elliott Investment now holds 10% of Southwest Airlines&#8217; common stock, enabling the hedge fund to call a special meeting at the airline, reported Reuters, citing a person familiar with the matter.
The development comes just days before a scheduled meeting between the two parties to address issues that have led to Southwest&#8217;s stock losing about half its value over the past three years. 
Elliott, managing $70 billion in assets, has demanded the removal of CEO Robert Jordan and Executive Chairman Gary Kelly, and plans to nominate 10 directors to the airline&#8217;s 15-person board.
Despite converting enough derivatives into common shares to cross the 10% threshold, Elliott&#8217;s overall economic stake remains unchanged. Jordan, who has been CEO since 2022, has stated he will not resign and is prepared to contest Elliott&#8217;s demands.
Elliott has indicated to other shareholders that it is ready to take further steps, including calling a special meeting, unless the company agrees to discuss leadership changes. Special meetings, used to solicit shareholder votes on urgent matters, are rare and would mark a significant escalation in Elliott&#8217;s campaign since its interest in Southwest became public in June.
Southwest has been attempting to improve its image and stock price by adding seats with more legroom, moving to assigned seating, and appointing a new board member in July. 
However, according to the report Elliott has criticized these measures as too little, too late. Southwest&#8217;s stock price has dropped significantly, from $41 billion in 2017 to $17 billion now, according to Elliott&#8217;s research.
Southwest Airlines and Elliott did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: This move by Elliott Investment Management is part of a broader strategy by the hedge fund to exert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/08/40402011/elliott-management-raises-stakes-on-online-dating-e-commerce-airline-bets-what-investors-should-kno">influence over its investments</a>. Recently, Elliott has been active in various sectors, including online dating, e-commerce, and airlines. For instance, in August, Elliott raised its stakes in companies like Etsy Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc.
However, Elliott&#8217;s internal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40411028/elliott-management-alums-spawn-their-offshoots-amid-rigid-changes-and-increased-bureaucracy-at-70b-h">dynamics have reportedly been shifting</a>. The hedge fund has undergone restructuring, leading to a significant exodus of senior employees. At least nine former staffers have launched their funds since 2021.
Southwest Airlines has also been proactive in defending itself against Elliott&#8217;s maneuvers. In July, the airline activated a &#8220;poison pill&#8221; strategy to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39616633/poison-pill-activated-southwest-airlines-counters-elliott-investments-move-with-defense-strategy">counter Elliott&#8217;s growing influence</a>. This limited-duration shareholder rights plan was implemented in response to Elliott&#8217;s 11% stake.
Price Action: Southwest Airlines closed at $28.92 on Monday, up 0.63%. Year to date, the stock has gained $0.44, marking a 1.54% increase, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a>

Elliott Investment Secures Enough Shares To Call Special Meeting At Southwest Airlines Amid Leadership Dispute: Report

August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
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Source: Yahoo Finance
For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
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The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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<a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/WMT">Walmart</a> is extending its competition with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/AMZN">Amazon</a>.com deeper into the logistics arena by opening its fulfillment services to merchants who want to fill orders from customers on platforms outside the retailer&#39;s own marketplace.&nbsp;
Walmart said third-party sellers will soon be able to use Walmart&#39;s warehousing, delivery and returns services to fill orders placed on platforms beyond Walmart&#39;s website, including Target, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/ETSY">Etsy</a> and even Amazon.

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Piper Sandler analyst Anna Andreeva assumes Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $56.

Piper Sandler Assumes Etsy at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $56

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/30/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>21.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>963</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>335</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>443</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on August 30, 2024. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 6702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on August 23, 2024. This event was a transfer of 268 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 6066 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12243 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $52.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 6484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 963 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 5408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 426 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 2347 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 2653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 512 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $1450.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 211 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 302 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $2280.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 148 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.6K, with a price of $1655.0 per contract. There were 443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

DASH

LULU

Activist fund Elliott Management has made several moves in 2024 including targeting coffee chain Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), which recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40343728/starbucks-analysts-mixed-on-new-ceo-brian-niccol-who-led-cmg-stock-650-higher-in-6-">announced a new CEO.</a>
A new 13F filing reveals three other key areas Elliott is increasing focus on.
Match Group: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/online-dating">Online dating company</a> Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) is one of the stocks that saw an increased position from Elliott in a new 13F filing.
Elliott Management <a href="https://fintel.io/i13f/elliott-investment-management-l-p/2024-06-30-0">owns </a>11,705,013 shares of Match Group, up 184% from a previous total of 4.125 million shares. The increased stake comes as activist hedge fund Starboard Value <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39785537/tinder-parent-match-group-soars-nearly-9-in-after-hours-trading-as-activist-hedge-fund-starboard">has acquired a reported</a> 6.5% stake and is pushing for changes.
Starboard is pushing Match Group to expand its margins or consider a sale of the company. The hedge fund highlighted the strength of the Tinder and Hinge brands in its comments on the company.
Elliott Management took a stake in the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/01/36557715/why-is-tinder-parent-match-group-stock-trading-higher-tuesday">earlier this year </a>and is also said to be pushing for changes.
Last month, Match Group reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051630/match-group-stock-climbs-on-strong-q2-results-hinge-revenue-up-48">second-quarter financial results,</a> with revenue exceeding analyst estimates and earnings per share meeting expectations.
Match Group shares are down 3.6% year-to-date in 2024, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below. Match shares trade at $35.18 versus a 52-week trading range of $27.66 to $47.81.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="491" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122524/Screenshot-118.png" alt="" class="wp-image-497336" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122524/Screenshot-118.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122524/Screenshot-118-300x148.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122524/Screenshot-118-768x378.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
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Etsy Stake: Elliott Management doubled a stake in ecommerce company Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) in the second quarter. The fund now owns 4,500,000 shares, up from 2,250,000 shares owned previously.
Elliott's senior portfolio manager Marc Steinberg was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36888543/etsy-stock-is-surging-thursday-whats-going-on"> added to the Etsy</a> board of directors earlier this year as the activist investor pushes for changes after underperformance.
"Etsy has a highly differentiated position in the e-commerce landscape and a uniquely attractive business model, supported by a distinctive and engaged community. We became a sizable investor in Etsy and I am joining its board because I believe there is an opportunity for significant value creation," Steinberg said at the time.
Etsy recently beat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40083373/etsy-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-gms-down-2-1-company-making-excellent-progress-on-bold-moves">second-quarter revenue </a>and earnings per share estimates from analysts and said the copay is making progress on "bold moves." Active buyers were up 1% year-over-year in the second quarter.
Etsy shares are down 33.3% year-to-date, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below. Etsy shares trade at $54.03 versus a 52-week trading range of $51.45 to $89.58.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="488" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122541/Screenshot-119.png" alt="" class="wp-image-497337" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122541/Screenshot-119.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122541/Screenshot-119-300x147.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122541/Screenshot-119-768x376.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Airline Stocks: Elliott Management has made recent headlines for their stake in airline company Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40371165/southwest-airlines-braces-for-boardroom-battle-as-elliott-nominates-ten-independent-candidates-d">pushing for changes</a> to the company's board of directors.
The 13F filing revealed additional purchases of shares of Southwest Airlines, bringing the total ownership to 48,948,500 shares, as indicated in a 13D filing.
Elliott plans to nominate 10 independent candidates for Southwest's board in the ongoing activist battle. Elliott is pushing for a change to the board, new leadership and a business review to boost the underperforming stock.
Southwest and Elliott have agreed to a meeting in September to discuss a resolution to their battle against one another. The airline company also has an Investor Day planned for late September that could offer more insight into its plans to turnaround the company.
The Elliott 13F filing also revealed U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) puts owned, with a position representing 9,500,000 shares increasing 660% over the last quarter. Southwest is the largest weighting in the ETF representing 10.4% of assets, which could make the put a hedge against the Southwest stake or a belief that the entire airline sector could underperform.
The filing also showed 11.5 million shares of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) represented by puts, potentially betting against one of the largest airlines and Southwest rivals.
Southwest Airlines stock is down 9.4% year-to-date in 2024, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below. Southwest shares trade at $26.17 versus a 52-week trading range of $21.91 to $35.18.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent081524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="993" height="489" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122657/Screenshot-121.png" alt="" class="wp-image-497340" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122657/Screenshot-121.png 993w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122657/Screenshot-121-300x148.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15122657/Screenshot-121-768x378.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px" /></a></figure>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Etsy.
Looking at options history for Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $629,980 and 33, calls, for a total amount of $4,967,429.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $40.0 to $70.0 for Etsy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Etsy'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 Etsy's whale activity within a strike price range from $40.0 to $70.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Etsy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723656636_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$504.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">499</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">497</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$482.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">755</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$473.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">894</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$417.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">665</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$309.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">226</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">375</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Etsy</h3>
Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the us and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $13.2 billion in 2023 consolidated gross merchandise volume, Etsy has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. As of the end of 2023, the firm connected more than 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy, Reverb (musical equipment), and Depop (clothing resale).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Etsy, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Etsy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,373,485, the price of ETSY is down -3.15% at $52.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Etsy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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