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Something interesting caught my attention in the options flow last week…
I’ve been tracking a pattern that’s too consistent to ignore — someone with inside information appears to be front-running government announcements in three specific stocks.
The pattern is simple but telling…
Large call purchases consistently appear in MP Materials (MP) and USA Rare Earth (USAR) — both up over 25% this morning — as well as Intel (INTC), right before positive government news breaks that benefits these sectors.
When I analyzed recent activity, I found MP and several USAR calls were purchased just before Friday morning’s news hit. That’s not coincidence — that’s insider information.
The White House Connection
Here’s where it gets interesting…
Someone in the White House appears to be the source. Maybe it’s the social media manager, maybe it’s someone else with access, but it sure seems like someone’s front-running these announcements.
The consistency is too precise to be luck. Heck, I’m not the only one who’s noticing these things…
I’ve narrowed it down to these three stocks because they represent sectors that government policy directly impacts — rare earth metals, semiconductors and uranium.
When policy shifts or announcements favor these industries, these stocks move fast. But someone’s getting positioned before the rest of us even know what’s coming.
How to Track This Flow
I’m keeping a dedicated watchlist for unusual call activity in MP, Intel and USAR. Anytime you see significant call buying in these names, you need to be open-minded about what’s driving it.
If you’re running scanners, watch for any keywords that might indicate White House-related flow.
The key is recognizing that, while unusual, this isn’t random options activity. This represents a systematic approach to following institutional insider flow before major policy announcements hit the market.
When someone consistently gets positioned ahead of government news, that’s actionable intelligence for the rest of us.
Stay alert for unusual call activity in these three names. The pattern has been reliable so far, and there’s no reason to think it’ll stop anytime soon.
Order Flow:
This is for informational and educational purposes only. These are not official alerts issued by Lance, but rather some interesting orders picked by the team at Lance Ippolito Trading.
When you look at these plays, always take the market maker move into consideration.
You can be right on the direction but still lose money if the stock doesn’t move enough. That’s where the market maker move comes in clutch.
With puts, they’re often downside hedges in case a stock tanks, especially around earnings. The further out of the money they are, the more likely they are to be hedges.
Also be sure and check when the company’s earnings date is because many of the plays we post here are centered around earnings!
If a stock is really expensive, consider a spread to lower the cost.
And finally, always remember the golden rule when it comes to buying calls: Buy dips, sell rips — and don’t chase!
If a stock’s moved a ton already today, maybe wait for a pullback.
There is inherent risk in trading. Trade at your own risk.
Note: If no date is listed after the month, it’s the monthly expiration (third Friday).
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