ASML Holding Option Alert: Jun 20 $820 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 198 vs 198 OI; Earnings 4/16 Before Open 

ASML Holding Option Alert: Jun 20 $820 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 198 @ $37.101 vs 198 OI; Earnings 4/16 Before Open Ref=$749.55

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) 株価情報

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ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in manufacturing semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.

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バイデン政権が中国向け半導体製造装置の輸出に関する新たなルールを公表したことで、オランダの半導体製造装置メーカー、ASMLの株価がプレマーケット取引で急騰した。

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ASMLホールディング（NASDAQ:ASML）は、過去5年間で年平均19.27%の上昇を見せ、32.2%という平均年率のリターンを生み出し、市場をアウトパフォームした。 現在、ASMLホールディングの時価総額は3667億ドル（約40兆4,814億円）となっている。

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a slew of tougher-than-anticipated tariffs, but there are some <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-addresses-the-threat-to-national-security-from-imports-of-timber-lumber-and-their-derivative-products/">notable exemptions</a> to the steep levies.&nbsp;
Here's a look at which products and sectors are excluded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">from the reciprocal tariffs:&nbsp;</a>
Semiconductors: Semiconductors were exempted from the sweeping new tariffs due to their critical role in many technologies. However, the sector was deep in the red in Thursday's trading with shares of Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) down 6.78% and ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) down 3.69%.&nbsp;
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Pharmaceuticals: Trump excluded pharmaceuticals from the new tariffs, likely a relief for the industry that had been under pressure following the president's prior comments suggesting a 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports.&nbsp;
"The United States can no longer produce enough antibiotics to treat our sick," Trump said Wednesday. "We have a tremendous problem, we have to go to foreign countries to treat our sick. If anything ever happened from a war standpoint, we wouldn't be able to do it."
Pharmaceutical stocks are defying Thursday's broad market drop with shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) both in the green in mid-morning trading. 
Lumber: Lumber is another product excluded from Trump's tariff plan, for now. The administration said it is investigating how reliance on imported lumber impacts national security and economic stability. Exemptions have been granted to avoid immediate disruptions in supply chains critical to construction and defense in the meantime.&nbsp;
Gold, Copper: Certain metals and minerals including copper, gold and others not found in the U.S. were also exempted from the reciprocal tariff plan.&nbsp;
Gold dropped more than 3%, falling below $3,060 per ounce on Thursday after touching a new record high above $3,160. The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), tracking the price of gold, was down only slightly, bucking the broader market declines.&nbsp;
Energy: Oil, gas and refined products imports were exempted from the sweeping new reciprocal tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) fell 7.8% on Thursday, however, as the sweeping tariff plan could threaten global demand.&nbsp;
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Dutch advanced chipmaking equipment supplier ASML Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) plans to quintuple its Japan-based maintenance staff for the machines in the next few years, Nikkei <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/ASML-to-quintuple-advanced-EUV-chip-tools-staff-in-Japan" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Tuesday.
ASML manufactures extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment for making advanced technology chips.
In December, Rapidus became the first Japanese chipmaker to receive EUV machines.
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Japan continues bolstering its advanced semiconductor technology position, as in the U.S., Europe, and China.
Japanese multinational investment holding company Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44589685/softbank-weighs-165-billion-loan-that-could-back-openais-40-billion-raise-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">weighing a loan</a> of up to $16.5 billion to finance its&nbsp;U.S. artificial intelligence ambitions. The loan may help SoftBank lead a $40 billion&nbsp;funding round&nbsp;in OpenAI. The move values the ChatGPT parent&nbsp;at $300 billion.
Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is expanding globally with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42843001/taiwan-semiconductor-ramps-up-production-in-japan-us-and-germany-to-diversify-away-from-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">plants in the U.S., Japan, and Germany</a>.
Meanwhile, ASML continues to gain traction, which is backed by the higher demand for semiconductor chips.
In March, ASML and imec forged a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/03/44253751/asml-boosts-ai-chip-rd-in-europe-amid-us-sanctions-china-slowdown-and-subsidy-uncertainty" rel="noreferrer noopener">five-year deal</a> complemented by funding made available by the Chips Joint Undertaking, the Flemish government, and&nbsp;the Dutch government to boost semiconductor R&amp;D and sustainable innovation with EU and government backing to develop sub-2nm chips and advance AI-ready semiconductor solutions.
ASML Holding stock has plunged 34% in the last 12 months. The company disclosed in its&nbsp;annual report that the U.S. semiconductor sanctions on China hurt 2024 demand, with China making up 36% of its sales.
ASML customers slashed capital spending amid U.S. chip restrictions, impacting AI and semiconductor growth. Additionally, reports indicated President Donald Trump&#8217;s plans to scrap&nbsp;the U.S. CHIPS Act.
The EUV lithography market size was worth $10.09 billion in 2023 and is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/21/3047088/0/en/Extreme-Ultraviolet-EUV-Lithography-Market-to-Hit-USD-35-70-billion-by-2032-Driven-by-Rising-Demand-for-Advanced-Semiconductor-Manufacturing-SNS-Insider.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected to reach</a> $35.70 Billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 15.1% over the forecast period 2024-2032.
The growth potential reflects technological advancements, increasing semiconductor complexity, and the demand for smaller, more powerful chips. Industries like AI, high-performance computing, 5G, and IoT.
Price Action:&nbsp;ASML stock is down 4.55% at $638.55 at the last check on Thursday.
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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

ASML Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NYSE">ASML</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.64 million shares sold short, which is 0.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ASML Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743529526_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ASML Holding has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ASML Holding's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ASML Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower as President Trump declares that reciprocal tariffs will target all countries.

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness, which may be due to tariff volatility. Additionally, the US added several  Chinese technology firms to its export blacklist.

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.27%. Currently, ASML Holding has a market capitalization of $286.19 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ASML: If an investor had bought $1000 of ASML stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $15,760.31 today based on a price of $727.84 for ASML at the time of writing.
<h3>ASML Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading higher. The sector may be rising amid an overall rebound after investor uncertainty and several risk factors led to markets entering correction territory last week.

Renowned trader and chartist Larry Williams believes the market is ready to rally after falling into correction territory last week — and he has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44355195/retail-sales-rebound-less-than-expected-in-february-online-healthcare-spending-show-strong-gains">a few ways to play it</a>.
What To Know: The S&amp;P 500 officially closed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44341328/stocks-enter-correction-zone-tariff-fears-hammer-consumer-confidence-inflation-wo">correction territory</a> on Thursday, representing the fastest market correction decline since March 2020. Everyone wants to know what&#8217;s going to happen next and Williams believes he has answers.
In a YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vnzm-qltxs">video</a> posted by StockCharts TV on Saturday, Williams explained that he sees a rally ahead because the market is undervalued, smart money has been buying and cycle data says it&#8217;s time to buy.
&#8220;You can have a good stock but if you don&#8217;t buy it at the right time you can still have problems &#8230; right here right now is probably the right time,&#8221; Williams said.
Some stocks that he&#8217;s watching include Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Smart money has proven to be a strong predictor of Tesla&#8217;s future stock performance based on Williams&#8217; charts. The trader noted that smart money stepped out of Tesla stock last year but money has started to flow back in as the stock has given back some of its gains. 
&#8220;When I look at the conditions of this stock, I see what I like to see,&#8221; Williams said, adding that it&#8217;s undervalued, a bullish cycle should be coming and smart money is starting to buy the name.
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Nvidia is another stock that fits the bill and could be poised to rip higher, according to Williams. The legendary trader said Nvidia shares just recently reached undervalued territory in his model. At the same time, smart money is starting to buy more aggressively. 
Williams noted that the one thing he doesn&#8217;t like on the Nvidia chart is that the stock recently made a lower low than it did in January. He offered <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/asml">ASML Holding</a> as a potential alternative as it has held up better than Nvidia during the most recent selloff. 
&#8220;This was in stronger hands coming down than Nvidia was coming down. I like to buy stocks that have been in strong hands,&#8221; Williams said. 
Finally, Williams highlighted <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/aapl">Apple</a> as potentially being ripe for a bounce. The stock is at a point where it&#8217;s expected to rally based on seasonal patterns. Apple shares also held up comparatively better than the overall market during the most recent selloff, he said. 
In order for any of these stocks to work, the overall market is going to need to recover. Williams believes the market is set to do just that if the Trump administration can put an end to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44348859/trump-says-he-was-little-bit-sarcastic-when-he-said-he-would-end-the-russia-ukraine-war-in-a-day-what-i-really-mean-is">war in Ukraine</a>. 
&#8220;I think that is most likely going to be the trigger mechanism to see things like Apple start to move back to the upside,&#8221; Williams said.
Price Action: At publication time, Tesla shares were down 5.95% at $235, Nvidia shares were down 1.7% at $119.59, ASML Holding shares were down 1.57% at $725.02 and Apple shares were down 1.28% at $210.75, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. The sector may be gaining amid an overall market rebound after experiencing recent weakness due to tariff uncertainty.

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: 
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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$84.4K</td>
<td>28.3K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>425</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$1.8 million</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>273</td>
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<td>CVLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>172</td>
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</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 332 contract(s) at a $115.00 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 $84.4K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 28325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $380.0K, with a price of $3040.0 per contract. There were 7775 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $77.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 1232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 3963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2451 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 3949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 10312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 277 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 101 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $19.00 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 $28.4K, with a price of $107.0 per contract. There were 4295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 260 contract(s) at a $680.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.8 million, with a price of $7290.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 1133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 172 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 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

On Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43541019/chip-equipment-stocks-gain-traction-as-ai-demand-tsmcs-capex-and-semiconductor-expansion-drive-valuations" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor equipment company</a>&nbsp;ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and imec announced a new strategic partnership deal focusing on research and sustainability.
The ASML investment in the partnership is complemented by funding made available by the Chips Joint Undertaking, the Flemish government, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.asml.com/en/news/press-releases/2025/asml-and-imec-sign-strategic-partnership-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Dutch government</a>.
The five-year deal aims to develop solutions that advance the semiconductor industry and develop initiatives focused on sustainable innovation.
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The collaboration incorporates ASML's whole product portfolio, focusing on developing high-end nodes using ASML systems, including 0.55 NA EUV, 0.33 NA EUV, DUV immersion, YieldStar optical metrology, and HMI single- and multi-beam technologies.
These tools will be installed in imec's state-of-the-art pilot line and incorporated in the EU- and Flemish-funded NanoIC pilot line, providing the most advanced infrastructure for sub-2nm R&amp;D to the international semiconductor ecosystem.
R&amp;D focus areas will also include silicon photonics, memory, and advanced packaging, offering full-stack innovation for future semiconductor-based AI applications in diverse markets.&nbsp;
imec CEO Luc Van den hove expects the inclusion of ASML's full product portfolio to help it expand and further mature the capabilities of its pilot line. This will provide the entire semiconductor ecosystem with the most advanced R&amp;D to tackle the challenges of AI-driven technological advancements.
Last week, ASML <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44136859/asml-faces-uncertainty-as-us-sanctions-on-china-cut-demand-stock-down-24-in-12-months" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed in its</a> annual report that the U.S. semiconductor sanctions on China hurt 2024 demand, with China making up 36% of its sales. ASML customers slashed capital spending amid U.S. chip restrictions, impacting AI and semiconductor growth. Additionally, reports indicated President Donald Trump's plans to scrap <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44235249/slowdown-and-tariff-talk-grips-the-hottest-sector-on-wall-street-semiconductor-etf-now-has-a-negative-1-year-return" rel="noreferrer noopener">the U.S. CHIPS Act</a>.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43541019/chip-equipment-stocks-gain-traction-as-ai-demand-tsmcs-capex-and-semiconductor-expansion-drive-valuations" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to SEMI</a>, China, Taiwan, and Korea will remain the key destinations&nbsp;for equipment spending through 2026.&nbsp;
Price Action: ASML stock is up 0.81% at $689.32 at last check Tuesday.
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ASML Boosts AI Chip R&D In Europe Amid US Sanctions, China Slowdown, And Subsidy Uncertainty

ASML shares are trading higher after the company signed a five-year partnership with imec to advance semiconductor R&D and drive sustainable innovation across Europe.

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ASML And imec Sign Five-Year Strategic Partnership To Advance Semiconductor R&D And Drive Sustainable Innovation Across Europe

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition."

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<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>03/07/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>35.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$596.6K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$539.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$362.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>452</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>431</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 303 contract(s) at a $109.00 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 $39.3K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 3705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35823 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $123.0 per contract. There were 2034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 41 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 489 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $596.6K, with a price of $1220.0 per contract. There were 8172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $539.0K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 5053 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 2886 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $362.5K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 1524 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 41 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $190.00 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 $54.2K, with a price of $1355.0 per contract. There were 6338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 504 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OKTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $681.0 per contract. There were 126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 189 contract(s) at a $720.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.1K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 431 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 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Touchstone Investments launched the Touchstone International Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLCI#NYSE">TLCI</a>) on March 5. The actively managed fund focuses on large-cap, non-U.S. equity securities aiming for long-term capital appreciation. This launch brings Touchstone&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">actively managed ETF </a>tally to 10.
TLCI is Touchstone's third ETF launch in 2025, following the Touchstone Sands Capital U.S. Select Growth ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSEL#NASDAQ">TSEL</a>) and the Touchstone Sands Capital Emerging Markets Ex-China Growth ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEMX#BATS">TEMX</a>). 
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With growing investor interest in international markets, TLCI provides a high-conviction approach to diversification. Matt Barry, vice president of product management and head of capital markets at Touchstone Investments said, &#8220;With interest in international exposure growing, the Touchstone International Equity ETF is ideal for financial professionals and investors looking for a high conviction approach to investing in international markets.&#8221;
The <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250303750312/en/Touchstone-Investments-Unveils-International-Equity-ETF-to-Capture-Growth-Opportunities-in-International-Markets">fund </a>follows a quality value strategy, targeting companies with strong balance sheets, competitive advantages and consistent high returns. It ensures competitive pricing and tax efficiency by holding 25 to 40 international stocks and depositary receipts.
With a net expense ratio of 0.37% and holdings in companies like AerCap Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>), ASML Holding&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and BAE Systems, TLCI presents a compelling option for investors seeking strategic international exposure. The fund carries nearly equal weightages for its holding companies, making the distributions well diversifies, thus spreading the risk profile equally.
Portfolio manager TJ Carter of The London Company highlighted its role in diversifying away from U.S. markets while maintaining disciplined active management. Incidentally, the London Company sub-advises the ETF.
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Shares of companies with the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following a rise in Treasury yields. Investors may be evaluating ongoing global tension related to tariffs and conflict.

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.47%. Currently, ASML Holding has a market capitalization of $289.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ASML: If an investor had bought $1000 of ASML stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,803.04 today based on a price of $736.97 for ASML at the time of writing.
<h3>ASML Holding's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741212908_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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