Dark Money Flow Detector
Cross-references insider cluster buys, unusual options flow, and supply chain insider correlations to detect smart money convergence. When multiple independent signals align on the same stock, it may indicate informed accumulation ahead of a catalyst.
Detected Signals
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What Is Dark Money Flow?
Dark money flow analysis identifies stocks where multiple independent signals converge to suggest informed accumulation. Rather than relying on any single indicator, this detector cross-references three distinct data sources that each reveal different aspects of smart money behavior. When insider cluster buys, unusual options activity, and supply chain insider correlations all point to the same company, the combined signal is substantially stronger than any individual component.
The Three Signal Components
Insider Cluster Buys
The foundation of the dark money flow score is the insider cluster buy signal. A cluster occurs when multiple corporate insiders purchase shares within a tight time window. This is scored based on the number of clusters detected, the total dollar value committed, and the average conviction score of the participating insiders. Clusters involving C-suite executives spending significant personal capital receive the highest scores.
Options Flow Anomalies
The options flow component looks for unusual activity in the derivatives market that may indicate informed positioning. Three sub-signals are evaluated: option volume change percentage relative to historical norms, the ratio of implied volatility to historical volatility which reveals whether the market is pricing in an upcoming event, and shifts in the put-call ratio that indicate directional conviction from options traders.
Supply Chain Insider Correlations
The most distinctive component of the dark money flow detector examines whether supply chain partners of the target company are also experiencing insider buying. When insiders at both a company and its major suppliers or customers are buying shares simultaneously, it may suggest that positive developments are being observed across the supply chain before they become public knowledge. This signal is derived from SEC filing data mapped through corporate relationship disclosures.
Understanding Signal Strength
Each detected signal receives a composite dark money score from zero to one hundred. Scores above sixty-five are classified as Strong, indicating convergence across multiple signal types. Scores between thirty-five and sixty-five are Moderate, typically showing strong insider activity with partial confirmation from options flow or supply chain data. Scores below thirty-five are Weak, generally showing insider cluster activity without meaningful confirmation from the other two signal sources.
The scoring weights insider cluster buys at forty-five percent, options flow anomalies at thirty-five percent, and supply chain correlations at twenty percent. These weights reflect the empirical reliability of each signal source, with direct insider purchases being the most consistently predictive indicator of future stock performance.
How to Use This Tool
The dark money flow detector is best used as a starting point for further research rather than a standalone trading signal. When a stock appears with a high dark money score, investigate the specific insider transactions to understand who is buying and why. Review the company's upcoming catalysts such as earnings reports, FDA decisions, or contract announcements that might explain the accumulation pattern. Cross-reference with the company's supply chain profile to understand the full network of relationships driving the correlation signal.