Investors with deep pockets have been making some big moves on Mastercard (NYSE:MA) recently, and if history is any indication, it could be a sign that the company's stock price is about to make a dramatic shift.

At Benzinga, we track publicly available options history, and today we noticed something that caught our eye. Eleven uncommon options trades for Mastercard showed up on our radar, and it's not normal to see this kind of activity.

But here's the thing: we can't always be certain who these big-money traders are. It could be institutions or wealthy individuals, but one thing is for sure - when we see this kind of activity on Mastercard's options, it's often a sign that something is about to happen.

So, what exactly did these investors do? According to our analysis, the overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 27% bearish. Of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, totaling $291,339, and 5 are calls, totaling $427,272.

Looking at the volume and open interest in these contracts, it appears that these investors are eyeing a price window of $440.0 to $550.0. But what does this mean for the average retail trader? Should they follow the lead of these big-money players, or is this just a case of institutional investors making moves to protect their own interests?

One thing is certain: when we see this kind of activity on Mastercard's options, it's often a sign that something is brewing. Whether it's a quarterly earnings report, a major product launch, or something else entirely, we know that these big-money traders have access to information that the average retail trader doesn't.

So, while it's impossible to know for certain what's driving this activity, one thing is clear: Mastercard's stock price is about to get a lot more interesting. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on these developments and adjusting your strategy accordingly.

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