Behind the Scenes of MercadoLibre's Latest Options Trends
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Investors have shown a bearish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) through unusual options trading activity, with a sentiment split of 26% bullish and 73% bearish. The trading targets a price range of $1240.0 to $2000.0 for MELI over the next three months. The company, which operates Latin America's largest e-commerce marketplace, has seen its stock price slightly increase by 0.04%, with an upcoming earnings announcement in 14 days.
February 12, 2024 | 4:31 pm
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Unusual options trading activity indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, with a significant number aiming for a price range between $1240 and $2000 over the next three months. MercadoLibre is set to announce its earnings in 14 days, which could influence stock price movements.
The bearish sentiment reflected in the options trading activity, combined with the upcoming earnings announcement, suggests potential downward pressure on MELI's stock price in the short term. The significant investment in both puts and calls, with a heavier lean towards bearish sentiment, indicates that investors are preparing for a possible decrease in stock value.
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