Surge in Options Trading Volume Highlights Activity for Key Stocks

Investors are showing strong interest in options for Okta Inc, Blackrock Inc, and Centrus Energy Corp, with significant trading volumes observed today.

Okta Inc (Symbol: OKTA) Sees High Options Activity

Today, Okta Inc (Symbol: OKTA) experienced remarkable options trading, with a total of 24,184 contracts traded. This figure equates to about 2.4 million underlying shares, representing approximately 81.3% of OKTA’s average daily trading volume of 3.0 million shares over the past month. Notably, the $90 strike call option expiring on February 21, 2025, accounted for a significant portion of this activity, with 9,572 contracts traded, corresponding to roughly 957,200 underlying shares of OKTA. The following chart illustrates OKTA’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $90 strike option highlighted in orange:

Blackrock Inc (Symbol: BLK) Options Trading Shows Prominence

Meanwhile, Blackrock Inc (Symbol: BLK) options have seen 5,804 contracts traded today, which translates to about 580,400 underlying shares. This amount represents a substantial 74.6% of BLK’s average daily trading volume of 777,970 shares over the past month. A particularly active segment of the market involved the $970 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, with 834 contracts representing approximately 83,400 underlying shares. Below is a chart detailing BLK’s trading activity over the last twelve months:

Centrus Energy Corp (Symbol: LEU) Experiences Notable Volume

Centrus Energy Corp (Symbol: LEU) has also shown impressive options trading today, with 4,231 contracts traded, which represents approximately 423,100 underlying shares. This trading volume is about 74.2% of LEU’s average daily volume, which stands at 570,170 shares over the past month. The $75 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, has seen particularly high activity, with 622 contracts exchanged, corresponding to approximately 62,200 underlying shares. Below is the chart tracking LEU’s twelve-month trading history:

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