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GM

BULL

2026-08-13

Overnight Institutional Flow Signal · Consumer Cyclical

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This is one candidate from GammaRips' nightly scan of about 3,500 optionable US stocks, curated into a small high-signal pool and tracked to its outcome. Data, not a recommendation. New here? See how the pool is built → Or put your AI agent on this data →

Score

7/10

Move

2.9%

Flow

$5.9M

AI Trade Thesis

GM BULL $87.5C Aug 21 '26. The institutional flow shows massive premium concentration in out-of-the-money short-dated calls following a minor post-conference pullback, signaling professional expectations of a swift recovery despite near-term headwinds outlined by management. Risk factor: The primary risk to this bullish setup is the lingering headwind from tariff negotiations and persistent inflation in automotive materials, which could extend the consolidation phase past the near-term options expiration.

Flow Breakdown

Call Volume

$5.3M

Put Volume

$627K

Flow Intent

DIRECTIONAL

Catalyst

Sector Rotation

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Engine-Selected Contract

ContractO:GM260821C00087500

Strike$87.50

Expiration2026-08-21

Contract Score8.44/10

Risk/Reward0.6:1

Delta0.45

Key Levels

Resistance$91.85

Support$78.47

Price$86.76

SMA 50 / 200$82 / $78

52W Range$48 — $92

RSI (14)56

News & Catalyst Analysis

Key Headline

General Motors at J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference: guidance rises, but CFO warns of second-half headwind pressures

News Summary

General Motors experienced a downward share price movement of -2.9% following mixed signals from its appearance at the J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference, where CFO Paul Jacobson highlighted a strong first half but cautioned investors about a highly pressured second half of 2026 due to seasonal effects, tariffs, and EV restructuring costs. Despite this immediate pullback and news that GM is selling its 49.99% stake in a $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant back to Samsung SDI, massive institutional options flow has stepped in aggressively. The heavy bullish block premium indicates institutions view this near-term pullback as a temporary consolidation and are positioning for a strong recovery as structural headwinds ease.

Flow Intent Analysis

The massive $5.3M call premium concentrated heavily in out-of-the-money strikes with a multi-week expiration suggests institutional buyers are taking an anticipatory position on a rebound rather than hedging existing downside exposure.

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