# Semiconductor stocks are on the verge of posting their biggest down day since March 30.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-27 · CNBC*

## Key points

- A $2.2 million purchase of Nvidia $210-strike calls expiring May 15 was made today.
- Nvidia option call volume is double put volume, and call premiums are over 80% of trades.
- Nvidia's implied volatility is still cheaper than the broader SMH ETF despite earnings approaching.
- An Intel trader sold 3,000 $60-strike calls to buy 10,000 $95-strike calls expiring June 18.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Qualcomm, Intel

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