JPMorgan, Cooper-Standard, and UnitedHealth See Increased Options Activity

Today’s options trading activity among the Russell 3000 index components reveals significant movements in three major companies. Notably, JPMorgan Chase & Co (Symbol: JPM) has experienced substantial options activity, with a total of 57,641 contracts traded today. This volume equates to approximately 5.8 million underlying shares, representing 47.3% of JPM’s average daily trading volume of 12.2 million shares over the past month. The $247.50 strike call option, set to expire on March 21, 2025, stands out with 10,855 contracts traded, indicating around 1.1 million shares involved. Below is a chart showcasing JPM’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $247.50 strike option in orange:

Meanwhile, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc (Symbol: CPS) has recorded options trading volume of 1,144 contracts today. This figure represents approximately 114,400 underlying shares, which is about 45.5% of CPS’s average daily trading volume of 251,310 shares in the past month. The $17.50 strike call option, expiring December 19, 2025, has seen heightened activity with 225 contracts traded, representing approximately 22,500 underlying shares. The following chart illustrates CPS’s trading history, emphasizing the $17.50 strike option:

Furthermore, UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) is notable for its options volume, which has reached 25,357 contracts thus far today. This reflects about 2.5 million underlying shares and 44.9% of UNH’s average daily trading volume of 5.6 million shares over the past month. The $520 strike call option expiring April 17, 2025, has attracted significant attention, with 1,838 contracts traded today, corresponding to roughly 183,800 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating UNH’s trading history, with the $520 strike highlighted:

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