Whale Strategies on General Motors: A Closer Look

Recently, major financial players have made significant bullish moves regarding General Motors (NYSE: GM). An examination of the historical options trading patterns reveals eight unusual trades related to the company's stock.

Upon further analysis, we found an equal balance in trader sentiment, with 50% exhibiting bullish behavior and the other 50% leaning bearish. Out of the trades identified, two were put options, amounting to $103,759, while six were call options valued at $442,030.

Predicted Price Range

Based on the volume and open interest associated with these options contracts, it suggests that large investors, often referred to as "whales," have targeted a price range between $40.00 and $52.50 for General Motors over the past three months.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

Analyzing the volume and open interest offers deeper insights into stock trading. This data helps track the liquidity and investor interest in General Motors' options for specific strike prices.

The following discussion will cover the trends in volume and open interest for both call and put options connected to General Motors within the identified price range over the past 30 days.

General Motors Options Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days

Significant Options Trades Detected:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
GM	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	01/17/25	$12.3	$12.05	$12.3	$40.00	$123.0K	10.4K	100
GM	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$10.65	$10.55	$10.55	$45.00	$99.1K	8.1K	98
GM	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$10.65	$10.55	$10.55	$45.00	$69.6K	8.1K	164
GM	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	11/08/24	$0.56	$0.56	$0.56	$51.00	$66.4K	792	1.3K
GM	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	06/20/25	$5.7	$5.6	$5.7	$52.50	$63.2K	2.9K	112

About General Motors

General Motors Co. was established following the bankruptcy of the former General Motors Corp. in July 2009. The company now consists of eight brands spread across four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. In the U.S., General Motors has transitioned from eight brands to four since its reformation. The company regained its position as a market leader in 2022, with an approximate market share of 16.5%. GM's Cruise division has offered autonomous vehicle services in select cities but faced setbacks due to accidents, leading to a stoppage and eventual re-launch of service.

Current Market Status of General Motors

• Currently, General Motors' stock is showing a trading volume of 8,151,027 and is priced at $51.97, reflecting a 0.83% increase.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock might be overbought.
• The company is expected to announce its next earnings in approximately 90 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for General Motors

In the past month, five analysts have provided their ratings for General Motors, with an average target price noted at $58.20.

Recent Analyst Movements:

* RBC Capital downgraded GM's rating to Outperform with a target price of $54.

* Bernstein maintains a Market Perform rating for GM, with a price target of $55.

* UBS continues its Buy rating for General Motors with a price target set at $62.

* RBC Capital remains consistent with its Outperform rating at a target price of $65.

* Wedbush has lowered its rating to Outperform with a new target price of $55.

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