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 style="height: 90px">
<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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$192.50</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>47.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>26.4K</td>
<td>32.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>19.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$197.2K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$477.5K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNDK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$232.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/13/26</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:NVDA), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. Parties traded 153 contract(s) at a $192.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $221.0 per contract. There were 31466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47291 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:AAPL), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. Parties traded 129 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 26457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:PLTR), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.8K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 6339 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:MU), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 20, 2026. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $197.2K, with a price of $1865.0 per contract. There were 7096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6367 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:TSM), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 127 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $2995.0 per contract. There were 4262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5197 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARM (NASDAQ:ARM), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 37 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 4650 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $477.5K, with a price of $106.0 per contract. There were 9705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. This event was a transfer of 106 contract(s) at a $212.50 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 $37.6K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 1977 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNDK (NASDAQ:SNDK), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. This event was a transfer of 98 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $232.6K, with a price of $2380.0 per contract. There were 1577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:AVGO), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $2350.0 per contract. There were 4284 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:CSCO), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 13, 2026. This event was a transfer of 170 contract(s) at a $87.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 2755 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3685 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 Guide to Understanding Options Alerts or read more news on unusual options activity. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The article discusses whale alerts in the Information Technology sector, highlighting significant options trading activity. It details various trades, including bullish and bearish sentiments for stocks like NVDA, AAPL, PLTR, MU, TSM, ARM, AMD, SNDK, and AVGO. The information is aimed at helping traders identify potential trading opportunities based on abnormal trading volumes and market estimations of options. Each trade includes specifics such as expiration dates, strike prices, total trade prices, and volumes, providing insights into market movements.

- The article discusses options trading activity in the technology sector, highlighting significant transactions tracked by Benzinga.  
- Notable movements include bullish && bearish call and put options for companies like NVDA, AAPL, and AMD, with detailed breakdowns of trade types, sentiment, and contract details.  
- The information aims to assist traders in identifying potential opportunities based on abnormal trading activity.

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