Surge in Options Trading for SpringWorks, Carlyle Group, and Zoom Communications

Key Insights into the High Activity in Options Markets Today

Today’s trading session revealed significant options activity among select companies within the Russell 3000 index. Notably, SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: SWTX) reported a total of 12,081 contracts traded, which translates to approximately 1.2 million underlying shares. This figure represents about 68.8% of SWTX’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 1.8 million shares. A particular highlight was seen with the $55 strike call option expiring on February 21, 2025, where 2,048 contracts changed hands today, equating to around 204,800 shares. Below is a chart illustrating SWTX’s trading history over the last year, with the $55 strike level marked in orange:

Carlyle Group Inc (Symbol: CG) also saw noteworthy trading activity. Today, 12,609 contracts have been executed, representing approximately 1.3 million shares—or roughly 65.6% of CG’s average daily trading volume of 1.9 million shares over the last month. The $50 strike put option expiring on February 21, 2025, was especially popular, with 3,550 contracts traded so far, corresponding to about 355,000 underlying CG shares. The following chart depicts CG’s trading patterns from the past twelve months, with the $50 strike highlighted:

Zoom Communications Inc (Symbol: ZM) recorded the highest options volume today, with 14,165 contracts traded, which approximates 1.4 million underlying shares and represents 63% of ZM’s average daily trading volume of 2.2 million shares over the past month. The $100 strike call option, set to expire on March 21, 2025, showed particularly high interest with 3,448 contracts traded today, representing about 344,800 shares. Below is a chart showcasing ZM’s trading history for the past twelve months, highlighting the $100 strike:

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