Whales Take a Bearish Stance on Apollo Global Management

Investors with significant financial resources have recently adopted a bearish perspective on Apollo Global Management (APO). This trend has become apparent as we track trades in publicly available options history. It's crucial for retail traders to stay informed about these shifts in sentiment.

Today, an analysis revealed that there have been a total of 22 unusual options trades for Apollo Global Management. This level of activity is not ordinary. The trading sentiment among these large investors is split, with 36% of the trades being bullish and 40% bearish.

Among the options activity, we found that 3 trades were puts, amounting to $177,800, while 19 trades were calls totaling $1,565,875. This balance of bullish and bearish trades indicates a mixed outlook on the company’s future performance.

Price Movement Expectations

The trading activity suggests that these major investors are targeting a price range for Apollo Global Management between $52.50 and $270.00 over the next three months. Such broad expectations highlight the uncertainty among large traders about the stock's future direction.

Analyzing Options Volume and Open Interest

In options trading, examining volume and open interest is vital as it reflects liquidity and investor interest. Recent data reveals significant fluctuations in both call and put options linked to Apollo Global Management, focusing on strike prices between $52.5 and $270.0 during the last 30 days.

Recent Options Activity

Here’s a summary of the biggest options spotted:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
APO	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	06/20/25	$14.1	$13.9	$14.1	$185.00	$250.9K	555	208
APO	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	01/17/25	$123.8	$122.2	$122.2	$52.50	$244.4K	431	20
APO	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	01/16/26	$33.9	$32.8	$33.27	$160.00	$166.3K	12.0K	50
APO	CALL	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	01/16/26	$33.6	$32.2	$32.85	$160.00	$164.3K	12.0K	100
APO	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	01/15/27	$13.0	$11.8	$11.8	$270.00	$118.0K	0	100

Company Overview

Apollo Global Management Inc. is known for being an alternative investment manager. It services a wide range of sectors including chemicals, consumer services, financial services, and technology. The company operates primarily in three segments: Asset Management, Retirement Services, and Principal Investing, with the Retirement Services segment being a major revenue driver.

Current Market Status of Apollo Global Management

• The current volume for APO is 3,772,178, and the stock has increased by 1.93%, standing at $175.8.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock might be nearing overbought conditions.
• Upcoming earnings are anticipated to be reported in approximately 58 days.

Analysts' Insights on Apollo Global Management

Recent ratings from analysts indicate a generally positive outlook for the stock. On average, five analysts have set a target price of around $191.8. Notable opinions include:

• A Deutsche Bank analyst maintains a Buy rating, with a target of $163.
• A TD Cowen analyst also holds a Buy rating, aiming for $230.
• Goldman Sachs has retained a Buy rating with a price target of $178.
• A Barclays analyst rates the stock as Overweight, with a target of $200.
• Piper Sandler adjusted their rating to Overweight, with a target of $188.

Options trading comes with higher risks than trading stocks, yet it offers potential for greater returns. Serious options traders typically manage these risks through education, strategic entry and exit from trades, and following various market indicators closely.

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