Surge in Options Trading: Salesforce, Netgear, and Pfizer Make Headlines
Today, the options trading activity among several significant companies within the Russell 3000 index has captured attention. Notable volumes are reported for Salesforce Inc (Symbol: CRM), Netgear Inc (Symbol: NTGR), and Pfizer Inc (Symbol: PFE).
Salesforce Inc (CRM) Options Reach New Heights
Salesforce Inc has recorded impressive options trading, with 17,755 contracts traded so far, translating to about 1.8 million underlying shares. This volume represents 48.2% of CRM’s average daily trading volume of 3.7 million shares over the last month. Particularly brisk activity was noted for the $300 strike call option set to expire on November 15, 2024, where 856 contracts traded, equating to approximately 85,600 underlying shares. Below, you can see a chart detailing CRM’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $300 strike marked in orange:
Netgear Inc (NTGR) Sees Solid Options Activity
In a similar vein, Netgear Inc has shown a trading volume of 1,239 contracts today, which reflects approximately 123,900 underlying shares. This amount is also 48.2% of NTGR’s average daily trading volume, which stands at 257,025 shares for the past month. Significant trading was observed for the $24 strike call option expiring on December 20, 2024, with 755 contracts traded, representing around 75,500 underlying shares. The chart below displays NTGR’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the relevant $24 strike highlighted:
Pfizer Inc (PFE) Enjoys High Options Volume
Pfizer Inc has experienced remarkable options activity today, with a staggering 173,698 contracts trading. This translates to approximately 17.4 million underlying shares, marking 48.1% of PFE’s average daily trading volume of 36.1 million shares over the past month. Noteworthy trading activity was seen for the $26 strike put option, expiring on November 22, 2024, where 28,661 contracts traded, indicating about 2.9 million underlying shares. The chart below illustrates PFE’s trading history for the past twelve months, with the $26 strike noted in orange:
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