Options Trading Volume Sees Significant Activity in Major Stocks

Today’s trading volume in options for the Russell 3000 index reveals notable activity, particularly in Spotify Technology SA (Symbol: SPOT). A total of 11,916 contracts have been traded, corresponding to about 1.2 million underlying shares. This figure constitutes approximately 44.3% of SPOT’s average daily trading volume of 2.7 million shares over the past month. The high volume is particularly pronounced for the $550 strike put option expiring on March 14, 2025, with 622 contracts traded, equating to roughly 62,200 underlying shares. The chart below depicts SPOT’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $550 strike option in orange:

Rising Interest in Caesars Entertainment Options

In another observation, Caesars Entertainment Inc (Symbol: CZR) has seen significant options activity with 25,165 contracts traded so far today. This volume accounts for approximately 2.5 million underlying shares, representing 41.8% of CZR’s average daily trading volume, which has been 6.0 million shares over the past month. A particularly noteworthy segment of this activity involves the $28.50 strike call option, set to expire on March 14, 2025, where 15,738 contracts have changed hands, paralleling about 1.6 million underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating CZR’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $28.50 strike highlighted:

Walmart Experiences High Options Trading Volume

Walmart Inc (Symbol: WMT) is also witnessing robust trading activity today, with options volume reaching 107,594 contracts. This represents around 10.8 million underlying shares and constitutes 41.4% of WMT’s average daily trading volume of 26.0 million shares in the past month. The $85 strike call option expiring on March 14, 2025, has garnered particular interest, with 6,488 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 648,800 underlying shares. A chart showing WMT’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange, is provided below:

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