Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Barrick Gold.
Looking at options history for Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $930,769 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $380,314.
Projected Price Targets
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $13.0 to $37.0 for Barrick Gold over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Barrick Gold'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 Barrick Gold's whale trades within a strike price range from $13.0 to $37.0 in the last 30 days.
Barrick Gold Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $8.15 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $25.00 | $238.5K | 377 | 601 |
| GOLD | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $8.0 | $7.9 | $7.9 | $25.00 | $237.0K | 377 | 605 |
| GOLD | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $8.05 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $25.00 | $232.1K | 377 | 301 |
| GOLD | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $7.9 | $7.8 | $7.8 | $25.00 | $190.3K | 377 | 905 |
| GOLD | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $4.5 | $4.4 | $4.45 | $15.00 | $178.0K | 14.6K | 42 |
About Barrick Gold
Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2023, the firm produced nearly 4.1 million attributable ounces of gold and about 420 million pounds of copper. At end 2023, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Barrick Gold, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Barrick Gold Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 9,541,209, the GOLD's price is up by 0.29%, now at $17.14.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 2 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Barrick Gold
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $26.0.
- An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Barrick Gold, which currently sits at a price target of $26.
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