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Capital One Finl

Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.

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Capital One Financial Corporation Depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I of the Issuer

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Capital One Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.81% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.61 million shares sold short, which is 5.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.58 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>Capital One Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741810585_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Capital One Finl 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 Capital One Finl'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>, Capital One Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.79%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Capital One shares are trading higher after Evercore ISI upgraded its rating on the stock from in line to outperform.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst David George upgraded the rating for Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $190 to $200. Capital One Finl shares closed at $163.87 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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In the last three months, 9 analysts have published ratings on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $222.78, along with a high estimate of $257.00 and a low estimate of $200.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $193.25, the current average has increased by 15.28%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741694413_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Capital One Finl by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David George</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mihir Bhatia</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Wasserstrom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Capital One Finl. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Capital One Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Capital One Finl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Capital One Finl's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Capital One Finl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Capital One Finl</h2>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Capital One Finl's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Capital One Finl displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.2%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.03%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Capital One Finl's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.65%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Capital One Finl's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.21%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Capital One Finl's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.74.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Capital One Finl Through 9 Analysts

Baird analyst David George upgrades Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $190 to $200.

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Baird Upgrades Capital One Finl to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $200

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COF usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Capital One Finl. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 43% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 15 are puts, totaling $1,437,369, and 8 are calls, amounting to $669,225.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $200.0 for Capital One Finl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Capital One Finl options trades today is 734.21 with a total volume of 5,261.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Capital One Finl's big money trades within a strike price range of $140.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741633300_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$441.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>707</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$239.1K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$163.2K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$157.3K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$151.0K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
In light of the recent options history for Capital One Finl, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Capital One Finl Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,575,440, with COF's price down by -6.35%, positioned at $162.18.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 45 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Capital One Finl</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $235.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from B of A Securities upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $235. 
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&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1898778255332905401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The initiative gains significance as credit card defaults reach their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. U.S. credit card lenders wrote off $46 billion in seriously delinquent loan balances during the first nine months of 2024, a 50% increase year-over-year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42721109/mark-cuban-once-said-credit-card-users-dont-want-to-be-rich-now-us-credit-card-defaults-have-skyrocketed-to-highest-levels-since-2008-financial-crisis">according to BankRegData</a>.
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Why It Matters: While Palihapitiya acknowledged he &#8220;generally hate[s] price controls,&#8221; he expressed support for &#8220;ultra low cost rails in financial services.&#8221; His view contrasts with industry warnings that such caps could restrict credit access for lower-income Americans.
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), the nation&#8217;s third-largest credit card lender, reported its credit card write-off rate increased to 6.1% in November, up from 5.2% a year ago.
The current average credit card interest rate stands at 21.5%, according to Federal Reserve data, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41024812/trumps-bold-plan-limit-credit-card-interest-rates-to-10-but-could-this-move-lead-to-dangerous-pr">more than double the proposed cap</a>.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 25 uncommon options trades for Capital One Finl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 52%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $683,090, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $1,327,362.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $155.0 to $200.0 for Capital One Finl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Capital One Finl's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Capital One Finl's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741367030_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$448.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$181.0K</td>
<td>274</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$172.8K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.01</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Capital One Finl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Capital One Finl</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,929,537, with COF's price down by -3.9%, positioned at $169.25.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Capital One Finl</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $235.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from B of A Securities has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $235. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Capital One Finl options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Looking At Capital One Finl's Recent Unusual Options Activity

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<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>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$170.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$137.0K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 10788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $33.0 per contract. There were 6345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2911 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.6K, with a price of $1360.0 per contract. There were 3126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 164 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.0K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 13324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 73 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $1654.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 2189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 226 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 235 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 682 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 108 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 307 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 318 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.7K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 2146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 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 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Shares of companies in the broader financial services sector are trading lower amid overall market uncertainty after president Trump confirmed Mar 4 tariffs.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COF often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Capital One Finl. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 44% bullish and 33% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $33,000, and 8 calls, totaling $1,422,357.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $165.0 to $240.0 for Capital One Finl over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Capital One Finl's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Capital One Finl's whale activity within a strike price range from $165.0 to $240.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741032942_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$35.6</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$322.1K</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$317.2K</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.3</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$316.9K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$35.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$316.8K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
In light of the recent options history for Capital One Finl, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Capital One Finl</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,145,504, the price of COF is down by -0.31%, reaching $199.92.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 52 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Capital One Finl</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $235.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $235. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Capital One Finl options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With COF

Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.91%. Currently, Capital One Finl has a market capitalization of $75.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In COF: If an investor had bought $100 of COF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $215.35 today based on a price of $196.98 for COF at the time of writing.
<h3>Capital One Finl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740690928_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Capital One Finl Stock In The Last 5 Years

The&nbsp;Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dismissed multiple lawsuits that had been put in place by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43752458/russell-vought-orders-pause-on-all-cfpb-activity-critics-say-this-gives-corporations-the-green-light-to-scam-families">agency&#8217;s former director</a>.
What To Know: The CFPB on Thursday&nbsp;issued four notices of voluntary dismissal for cases involving Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), Berkshire Hathaway Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) Vanderbilt Mortgage &amp; Finance, Rocket Companies Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>) Rocket Homes Real Estate and loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/27/cfpb-drops-capital-one-rocket-mortgage-affiliate-lawsuits.html">CNBC</a>. 
The notices of voluntary dismissal were released in legal filings Thursday morning and come amid a shakeup at the agency sparked by Elon Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
The report indicates that DOGE&#8217;s government efficiency initiative has led to the closing of the CFPB&#8217;s headquarters in Washington, and the dismissal of around 200 agency employees.
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The enforcement shift also aligns with a change in directors after Russell Vought took over for former director Rohit Chopra earlier this month. 
Under Chopra, the CFPB accused Capital One of withholding more than $2 billion in interest; argued that Vanderbilt ignored affordability signs; accused Rocket of providing illegal payments to real estate agents; and targeted the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency&#8217;s loan collection process.
&#8220;The Plaintiff, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, dismisses with prejudice this action against all Defendants," the agency reportedly said in the Capital One case dismissal. 
CNBC reported that the agency used similar language in the other cases.
Shares of Capital One, Berkshire Hathaway and Rocket Companies all moved higher following the dismissals.
At the time of publication, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> shows.
<ul>
<li><a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/cof">Capital One shares</a> up 1.34% at $199.41</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/brk-b">Berkshire shares</a> up 2.06% at $504.30 and </li>
<li><a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/rkt">Rocket Companies</a> shares 0.34% at $13.13.</li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Capital One Finl. Our analysis of options history for Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) revealed 24 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 14 were puts, with a value of $1,022,727, and 10 were calls, valued at $471,886.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $220.0 for Capital One Finl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Capital One Finl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Capital One Finl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $165.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Capital One Finl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740515433_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$240.5K</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$120.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$85.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>434</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>166</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Capital One Finl, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Capital One Finl</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,125,034, with COF's price down by -2.48%, positioned at $194.96.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Capital One Finl</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $246.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Capital One Finl, maintaining a target price of $257. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $235. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Capital One Finl, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Capital One Finl

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43451833/warren-buffetts-1m-bet-why-simple-index-funds-crushed-hedge-funds-by-7-1-to-2-2-over-a-decade">Warren Buffett's</a> Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, BRK.B))&nbsp; made some big moves in the last quarter, shifting its investments in response to changing market conditions.&nbsp;
<a href="https://13f.info/13f/000095012325002701-berkshire-hathaway-inc-q4-2024">A regulatory filing</a> released on Feb. 14, showed that Berkshire slashed its stake in Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), cutting its shares from over 1 billion to about 680 million by the end of last year. The drop reduced Berkshire's ownership from over 13% to 11%, bringing the value of the investment from about $41 billion to under $30 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Portfolio Adjustments</h2>
Beyond Bank of America, Berkshire adjusted several other financial holdings. According to the filing, the firm sold 74% of its Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) stake, 18% of its Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) position, and 54% of its shares in Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>).&nbsp;
It also trimmed investments in Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPX#NYSE">LPX</a>), and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>). The changes indicate a move away from financial stocks and select industries.
At the same time, Berkshire made a notable addition, buying a $1.2 billion stake in Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), the company behind popular beers like Corona and Modelo. As per market trends, consumer staples tend to hold up well in uncertain economic times, making this a strategic shift toward more stable investments.
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Berkshire also increased its holdings in companies tied to steady consumer demand. Its stake in Domino's Pizza (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) grew by 86%, and its investment in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>) jumped by 48%.&nbsp;
These moves suggest confidence in businesses that remain relevant regardless of market conditions—whether people are tightening their budgets or not, they still order pizza and maintain their pools.
Not all holdings made the cut. Berkshire fully exited Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) despite only acquiring shares in the second quarter of 2024.&nbsp;
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It also sold off its positions in two major exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the S&amp;P 500—SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>). This suggests a more targeted approach rather than following the broader market.
Berkshire's cash pile has reached record levels. According to its <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/3rdqtr24.pdf">financial reports</a>, the company sold about $133 billion worth of stocks in the first nine months of 2024 while buying less than $6 billion.&nbsp;
Share buybacks also slowed, with under $3 billion spent compared to nearly $70 billion over the previous four years, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/warren-buffett-dumped-stocks-built-a-dollar300-billion-cash-pile-and-updated-his/pgecrnn">according to Business Insider</a>.&nbsp; These moves helped Berkshire's cash reserves soar past $300 billion for the first time, nearly doubling from $168 billion at the start of the year, the report added.&nbsp;
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