High Trading Volume Highlights Key Options for Major Companies

Several significant players in the Russell 3000 index are experiencing notable options trading activity today. Here’s a closer look at some of the biggest movers.

Nordstrom, Inc. (Symbol: JWN) Sees Surge in Options Activity

Nordstrom, Inc. has recorded an impressive options trading volume of 11,702 contracts, equating to around 1.2 million underlying shares. This figure represents about 45.7% of JWN’s average daily trading volume of 2.6 million shares over the past month. Noteworthy activity centers on the $25 strike call option expiring on December 20, 2024, with a total of 5,431 contracts traded today, corresponding to approximately 543,100 underlying shares of JWN. The following chart showcases JWN’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $25 strike option in orange:

Darling Ingredients Inc (Symbol: DAR) Experiences Strong Trading Activity

In a similar vein, Darling Ingredients Inc has seen options trading volume of 11,195 contracts, amounting to approximately 1.1 million underlying shares. This figure represents around 45.6% of DAR’s average daily trading volume of 2.5 million shares for the past month. A significant amount of trading was noted for the $35 strike call option set to expire on January 17, 2025, with 5,146 contracts traded today, which corresponds to about 514,600 underlying shares of DAR. Below is a chart illustrating DAR’s trading history, with the $35 strike underlined in orange:

FTAI Aviation Ltd (Symbol: FTAI) Sees Notable Options Trading

FTAI Aviation Ltd’s options volume reached 5,626 contracts today, reflecting roughly 562,600 underlying shares, or about 45.2% of FTAI’s average daily trading volume of 1.2 million shares over the past month. High activity was detected in the $125 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, with 1,299 contracts traded today, representing around 129,900 underlying shares of FTAI. The following chart depicts FTAI’s twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $125 strike in orange:

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