Schaeffers Research
04 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC · 3h ago
Options Bears Are Betting Against Industrial Stocks
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Schaeffers Research
04 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC · 3h ago
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The SEC is moving to end the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for day trading. — Lowering the barrier to entry likely increases retail trading volume and market participation across asset classes.
+0.60XLI's 10-day put/call volume ratio is higher than 93% of its annual readings, indicating strong bearish sentiment among options traders. — Extremely high put volume suggests a significant hedge or speculative bet against the industrial sector.
-0.40The XLI ETF has gained 13% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 10% gain. — Positive relative strength in industrials suggests sector-specific resilience compared to the broader market.
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