Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Jun 20 $40 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 1294 vs 10285 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Jun 20 $40 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 1294 @ $7.914 vs 10285 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$41.49

Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Jan 16 $50 Calls Sweep (40) near the Bid: 831 vs 14911 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Jan 16 $50 Calls Sweep (40) near the Bid: 831 @ $9.503 vs 14911 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$41.1

Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Sep 19 $41 Puts at the Bid: 1500 vs 1722 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Super Micro Computer Option Alert: Sep 19 $41 Puts at the Bid: 1500 @ $9.15 vs 1722 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$42.375

Super Micro Computer Stock (NASDAQ: SMCI)

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Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.

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Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.51%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $18.42 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of SMCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $16,673.83 today based on a price of $31.03 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Super Micro Computer shares are trading lower after JP Morgan cut its price target on the stock from $45 to $39.

Defiance ETFs has bolstered its portfolio of leveraged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">single-stock ETFs</a>.
Two new products debuted last week: the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTX#NASDAQ">RGTX</a>) and the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short SMCI ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCZ#NASDAQ">SMCZ</a>). They aim to provide traders with leveraged, tactical access to two of the market&#8217;s most story-oriented tech stocks.
RGTX provides 2x daily leveraged exposure to quantum computing player Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>). This ETF is designed for investors looking for amplified upside potential in a hot and early-stage theme. Conversely, SMCZ provides 2x inverse exposure to Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), a soaring AI infrastructure stock, for those interested in tactically hedging or profiting from possible pullbacks.
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Speaking to Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski helped us understand the strategic timing and thematic underpinnings behind these launches.
"We're seeing significant investor interest in expressing tactical views on high-beta, thematically relevant stocks," Jablonski said. 
Rigetti represents early-stage exposure to quantum computing, while Super Micro is one of the most talked-about AI infrastructure names. These ETFs give traders precision tools to either amplify bullish conviction or tactically hedge in a highly narrative-driven market."
Rigetti, while yet to enter the late innings of quantum growth, is one of a handful of pure-play public plays in the field.
<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/01/3053097/0/en/defiance-launches-rgtx-2x-leveraged-etf-for-rigetti-computing-inc.html">RGTX</a>, as named by Jablonski, enables investors to &#8220;express outsized conviction&#8221; in a ticker that may proportionally gain the most from the next round of speculative thematic rotation—especially with attention piquing on what may follow AI as the next big tech disruption.
Conversely, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/01/3053305/0/en/defiance-launches-smcz-2x-short-etf-for-super-micro-computer-inc.html">SMCI </a>has skyrocketed in 2024 on the strength of AI-driven demand for high-performance computing. But its astronomical ascent has also generated doubts. 
&#8220;We noticed a growing chorus of investors seeking to hedge or fade what they view as overextended price action,&#8221; Jablonski said. The SMCZ ETF is geared toward those anticipating mean reversion or earnings-driven volatility without the hassle of shorting.
Jablonski highlighted the fact that ETFs fit within the larger macro theme: &#8220;Both products capture distinct investor behaviors: chasing early-stage innovation (RGTX) and hedging against frothy AI sentiment (SMCZ).&#8221; In a market characterized by uncertainty around rates and high-volatility tech, leveraged ETFs provide weapons to trade rotating themes with accuracy and agility.
While acknowledging concerns about leveraged product suitability in an environment where rate cuts may be delayed further, Jablonski stressed that RGTX and SMCZ are geared toward sophisticated, short-term traders. &#8220;These names will likely continue to exhibit extreme sensitivity to macro signals. While delayed cuts may compress valuations, volatility creates both opportunity and risk. Leveraged ETFs like RGTX and SMCZ are tools designed for short-term traders navigating exactly this environment of heightened uncertainty and rotating narratives.&#8221;
During the first week of trading, Defiance has closely followed liquidity, volume, and correlation to volatility. Jablonski reported &#8220;strong trader interest and responsive price action,&#8221; indicating genuine hunger for strategic positioning in both quantum computing and AI infrastructure stories.
As AI starts to age and gain valuation worries, quantum computing may be next in vogue for speculative investor interest. &#8220;Quantum computing sits at that intersection of scientific ambition and speculative upside,&#8221; Jablonski stated. &#8220;While the technology is early, public names like Rigetti offer rare, liquid access to a transformational theme—and traders want optionality on that.&#8221;
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JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintains Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $39.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Super Micro Computer, Lowers Price Target to $39

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</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 SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 53 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 20 are puts, for a total amount of $1,738,013, and 33 are calls, for a total amount of $2,706,153.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $18.0 to $83.0 for Super Micro Computer over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $18.0 to $83.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830066_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>Volume</th>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.23</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$689.2K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$304.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>202</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$198.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>806</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$159.0K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Super Micro Computer</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 27,263,452, the price of SMCI is down by -5.76%, reaching $31.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Super Micro Computer</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $45.0.
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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower after Fed Chair Powell made remarks at the Economic Club. Also, the broader tech industry may be weighed down by NVIDIA after the United States informed the company that it may require a license to export chips to China

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 Information Technology 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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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>67.4K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>32.4K</td>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>413</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>NET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>386</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TBCH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>900</td>
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<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 265 contract(s) at a $104.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 4734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67404 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 202 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 9301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $905.0 per contract. There were 4644 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4085 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $85.00 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 $40.2K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 2619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $549.0 per contract. There were 413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.0K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1391 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1398 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $380.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TBCH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBCH#NASDAQ">TBCH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 184 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $41.3K, with a price of $828.0 per contract. There were 2539 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 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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10 Information Technology 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 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. 
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>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>54.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>APLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
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<td>6.2K</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
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<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td>139</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>437</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$97.0K</td>
<td>410</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$175.7K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>745</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>370</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 164 contract(s) at a $112.00 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 $35.0K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 9127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 54341 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APLD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 276 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 238 contract(s) at a $5.00 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 $54.7K, with a price of $229.0 per contract. There were 10574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13886 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $35.1K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 5217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6212 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BTDR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1740 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.3K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 475 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $31.8K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 9597 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1574 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 38 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 $43.3K, with a price of $1142.0 per contract. There were 437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1479 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 185 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 62 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 522 contract(s) at a $148.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.0K, with a price of $186.0 per contract. There were 410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1078 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 640 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 62 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $175.7K, with a price of $2835.0 per contract. There were 10159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 745 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 1340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 370 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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Shares of semiconductor, electronics and hardware stocks are trading higher after the Trump administration excluded a range of technology products, including consumer electronics from the 145% reciprocal tariffs bucket.

The shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>),&nbsp;Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) climbed during the Monday pre-market trading session as the Trump administration offered a tariff reprieve to the tech industry.
What Happened: President Donald Trump has excluded a range of technology products, including certain consumer electronics made in China, from the reciprocal tariffs. The list of exemptions, released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, effectively reduces the scope of the imposed levies.
The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and computer processors and memory chips, shielding them from Trump's proposed 125% tariff on Chinese goods and the baseline 10% global tariff on most other countries. This move provides significant, albeit potentially temporary, relief for global tech giants such as Apple and Nvidia.
The shares of Apple and SMCI climbed 5.37% and 5.31%, respectively, while AMD and Nvidia rose 2.36% and 2.24%, each during the pre-market session.
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44779946/unprecedented-3-billion-xrp-trade-fuels-market-rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unprecedented $3 Billion XRP Trade Fuels Market Rebound, What&#8217;s Happening? &#8211; Benzinga</a>
Why It Matters: The exclusions were included in the original order to prevent additional tariffs on specific sectors from piling up on top of the nationwide rates. This implies that these products may soon face a different tariff structure, likely a reduced rate for China. 
However, this tariff relief could be temporary. This move comes on the heels of President Trump&#8217;s announcement that he would reveal the tariff rate on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44782569/trump-to-unveil-semiconductor-tariff-plan-this-week-signals-flexibility-on-tech-exemptions">imported semiconductors</a> in the coming week amid an investigation into semiconductors as per Section 232 trade law. According to a report by Reuters, Trump emphasized the desire to manufacture semiconductors domestically, suggesting a potential shift in the administration&#8217;s trade policy.
Meanwhile, President Trump emphasized on his Truth Social on Sunday that&nbsp;"NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook'"&nbsp;suggesting that tariffs and levies on tech products are essentially just being shifted to a different category.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</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 SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 26% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $360,476, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $562,458.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $3.0 and $50.0 for Super Micro Computer, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
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 Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale trades within a strike price range from $3.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744136214_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$162.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$116.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$88.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.55</td>
<td>$31.45</td>
<td>$32.32</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>292</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Super Micro Computer</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 43,719,762, the price of SMCI is up 0.88% at $33.29. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 21 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Super Micro Computer</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 $52.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $60. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from JP Morgan has upgraded their rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $45. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:25 PMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jun 20, 2025	62	1961	1294	19	10285	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:01 AMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$50.00	Jan 16, 2026	272	890	831	6	14911	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:15 PMMar 17, 2025	PUT	$41.00	Sep 19, 2025	153	1516	1500	88	1722	TRADE	BULLISH