
Whale Following7 min
Whale Following Strategies in 2025: The Final Score
Whale following — copying large institutional options flows or using 13F filing data to mirror hedge fund positions — attracted significant retail interest…
Bernardo Rocha

Whale following — copying large institutional options flows or using 13F filing data to mirror hedge fund positions — attracted significant retail interest…

Whale tracking apps monitor large-block options trades, unusual flow, dark pool prints, and institutional 13F filings. In 2025, the market for these tools has…

By the time a 13F filing reaches you, the data inside it is between 45 and 135 days old. 13Fs are filed quarterly, with a 45-day deadline after each quarter…

Unusual options activity apps show large block trades, sweeps, and notable volume in specific contracts. They can identify when institutional-sized flow hits…