Options Volume Rises for Major Companies: Etsy, Walgreens, and Pfizer Stand Out

Today, the options market saw significant trading activity among several companies in the Russell 3000 index.

Etsy Inc (Symbol: ETSY) Sees Large Options Activity

Etsy Inc experienced a remarkable options trading volume today, with 13,495 contracts exchanged, translating to around 1.3 million underlying shares. This figure is about 42.5% of ETSY’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 3.2 million shares. Notably, the $42 strike put option expiring on October 25, 2024, accounted for much of this volume, with 1,345 contracts traded, representing approximately 134,500 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating ETSY’s trailing twelve-month trading history, featuring the highlighted $42 strike:

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (Symbol: WBA) Shows Strong Call Activity

In a similar trend, Walgreens Boots Alliance reported options trading volume of 106,880 contracts, equating to roughly 10.7 million underlying shares. This volume is approximately 42.3% of WBA’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which is 25.3 million shares. The $10 strike call option set to expire on November 15, 2024, generated particularly high trading, with 14,280 contracts (about 1.4 million underlying shares) exchanged today. Below is a chart showcasing WBA’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $10 strike:

Pfizer Inc (Symbol: PFE) Captures Investor Attention

Similarly, Pfizer Inc saw options trading volume of 123,988 contracts, amounting to about 12.4 million underlying shares. This volume represents approximately 42.2% of PFE’s average daily trading volume for the past month, which is 29.4 million shares. The $29.50 strike call option expiring on October 25, 2024, saw considerable interest, with 18,584 contracts traded (approximately 1.9 million underlying shares). The following chart depicts PFE’s trailing twelve-month trading history with the $29.50 strike highlighted:

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