Surge in Options Trading for Medical Properties Trust, ACM Research, and Krystal Biotech

Investors are showing heightened interest in options trading for several companies today, particularly within the Russell 3000 index. Notably, Medical Properties Trust Inc (Symbol: MPW) is experiencing significant activity.

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Trading Highlights

Today, MPW has recorded a total trading volume of 214,289 contracts, equating to about 21.4 million underlying shares. This represents a striking 144.4% of MPW’s average daily volume over the past month, which sits at 14.8 million shares. The most active option appears to be the $3.50 strike put option expiring on January 17, 2025, with 68,703 contracts traded thus far, translating to approximately 6.9 million underlying shares. Below, you can see a chart displaying MPW’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the highlighted $3.50 strike in orange:

ACM Research Inc (ACMR) Options Activity

Similarly, ACM Research Inc (Symbol: ACMR) has experienced a surge, with trading volume reaching 13,271 contracts today. This figure corresponds to approximately 1.3 million underlying shares, or 134.1% of the average monthly trading volume of 989,710 shares. The $17.50 strike call option, also set to expire on January 17, 2025, stands out with 9,481 contracts traded, equal to about 948,100 underlying shares of ACMR. The chart below illustrates ACMR’s trading history for the past year, with the $17.50 strike marked in orange:

Spotlight on Krystal Biotech Inc (KRYS)

Krystal Biotech Inc (Symbol: KRYS) also attracted attention in the options market, recording a volume of 4,038 contracts today. This figure reflects about 403,800 underlying shares, which is approximately 129.8% of KRYS’s average monthly trading volume of 311,170 shares. Particularly, the $155 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, saw trading of 1,003 contracts, translating to around 100,300 underlying shares. Below is a chart showcasing KRYS’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $155 strike highlighted in orange:

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