Spike in Options Trading: Key Players Under the Spotlight
International Game Technology (IGT) Sees Significant Options Activity
Among the components of the Russell 3000 index, International Game Technology PLC (Symbol: IGT) has attracted considerable attention today, with 4,738 options contracts traded, equating to around 473,800 underlying shares. This trading volume represents approximately 58.4% of IGT’s average daily trading volume of 810,620 shares over the past month. Notably, the $20 strike put option set to expire on November 15, 2024, has shown particularly high activity, with 2,226 contracts traded today, accounting for about 222,600 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating IGT’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $20 strike option highlighted in orange:
American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Options Volume Surges
American Airlines Group Inc (Symbol: AAL) has recorded an impressive options trading volume of 239,965 contracts today, representing roughly 24.0 million underlying shares. This figure translates to 57.9% of AAL’s average daily trading volume of 41.4 million shares over the past month. A standout option is the $10 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, which has seen 70,021 contracts traded thus far, equivalent to approximately 7.0 million underlying shares. The chart below displays AAL’s twelve-month trading history, featuring the $10 strike highlighted in orange:
Yeti Holdings Inc (YETI) Joins the Active Trading Scene
Yeti Holdings Inc (Symbol: YETI) has also seen vibrant options trading today, with a total of 6,337 contracts, equal to about 633,700 underlying shares. This represents approximately 57.2% of YETI’s average daily trading volume, which stands at 1.1 million shares over the last month. In particular, the $35 strike put option expiring on November 15, 2024, has garnered significant interest, with 4,602 contracts traded, accounting for around 460,200 underlying shares. Below is a chart showing YETI’s trading activity over the past year, with the $35 strike option marked in orange:
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