Making Sense of Qualcomm’s Options Tape Right Now
Investors have been leaning bullish on Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), and that shift is showing up in the options market. It’s the kind of activity worth watching. A closer look at publicly available options flow points to a clear pattern taking shape—one that hints at meaningful moves ahead for the stock.
Today’s options scanner flagged 32 notable trades in Qualcomm. That’s an unusually heavy burst of activity for a single session and a clear signal that large players are positioning with intent.
Sentiment, though, isn’t one-sided. Roughly 43% of the action skews bullish, while about 37% tilts bearish, with the remainder landing closer to neutral. Within the largest prints, we saw 23 puts totaling approximately $2,056,485 in premium and 9 calls amounting to about $457,310.
What the Tape Implies About Price
The way these trades cluster suggests that big accounts are mapping out a potential trading range between $125.0 and $210.0 for Qualcomm. That span sets a practical frame for how some investors see the next few months unfolding.
Volume and Open Interest: The Backdrop
Across today’s session, Qualcomm options showed an average open interest of 715.72 and total volume near 3,243.00. In the accompanying data, call and put volumes and open interest for the largest trades track strike activity from $125.0 to $210.0 over the last month, offering context for where liquidity and attention have been building.
Notable Options Prints
Recent trades point to a mix of directional bets and hedges—some defensive, some opportunistic. A sampling of the bigger tickets includes:
- Symbol: QCOM | Type: PUT | Sentiment: Bearish | Expiry Date: 06/20/25 | Trade Price: $34.73 | Strike Price: $185.00
- Symbol: QCOM | Type: PUT | Sentiment: Bullish | Expiry Date: 01/17/25 | Trade Price: $29.02 | Strike Price: $185.00
- Symbol: QCOM | Type: PUT | Sentiment: Bullish | Expiry Date: 06/20/25 | Trade Price: $34.7 | Strike Price: $185.00
- Symbol: QCOM | Type: PUT | Sentiment: Bearish | Expiry Date: 09/20/24 | Trade Price: $3.9 | Strike Price: $157.50
- Symbol: QCOM | Type: PUT | Sentiment: Neutral | Expiry Date: 10/18/24 | Trade Price: $3.1 | Strike Price: $145.00
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a core player in wireless technology. The company develops and licenses foundational technologies and designs chips that power a wide range of smartphones. Its portfolio of patents underpins CDMA and OFDMA standards—the building blocks behind 3G, 4G, and now 5G networks. In practice, nearly every wireless device maker relies on Qualcomm’s intellectual property.
Where Things Stand Today
- Trading volume sits around 4,834,298 shares, with the stock up 0.49% at $161.55.
- Relative strength index (RSI) readings are neutral, signaling the stock isn’t stretched to either extreme.
- The next earnings report is expected in about 50 days.
Options can cut both ways—risk and reward. Traders who tend to last focus on position sizing, timing entries and exits, and staying alert to shifting indicators. Education helps. Discipline helps more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is sentiment on Qualcomm more bullish or bearish right now?
It’s mixed, with a tilt toward bullish. About 43% of the flagged activity was bullish versus roughly 37% bearish, with the rest mostly neutral.
How active was Qualcomm’s options market today?
Very. The scanner surfaced 32 significant trades, an unusually busy stretch that points to elevated interest from larger players.
What price range are traders effectively targeting?
Based on where the biggest trades clustered, the near-term range implied by positioning is $125.0 to $210.0.
What do today’s volume and open interest say?
Average open interest came in at 715.72, with total volume around 3,243.00. That backdrop frames the heavier prints and shows where liquidity has gathered across strikes from $125.0 to $210.0.
When is the next potential catalyst?
Earnings are expected in about 50 days. Until then, options flow, price action, and broader market moves will likely guide the day-to-day tone.
