Follow the Flow By Steve Strazza January 28, 2026 This note highlights a select group of stocks showing the most unusual — and highly directional — options activity.The goal is simple: follow the big money and trade in the direction of the underlying trend.Here is the list of Unusual Options activity from January 28: *Click to enlarge viewBroadcom $AVGO – Going against the broader semiconductor strength, one trader is positioned for a near-term downside move.They bought 6,650 contracts of the 2/6 $325 puts. Vale $VALE – Metals-related trades have been among the strongest themes lately.Following a recent trend reversal, one trader is taking a longer-term bullish stance, purchasing 3,847 contracts of the 9/19 $21 calls.C.H. Robinson $CHRW – With shares pressing into fresh all-time highs and earnings due after the close, a trader is positioning for continued upside.They bought 500 contracts of the 5/15 $210 calls.
