Today, notable options trading occurred in the Russell 3000 index, highlighted by Mastercard Inc (Symbol: MA) with 10,961 contracts exchanged, equating to approximately 1.1 million underlying shares, or 51.5% of its average daily volume of 2.1 million shares. The $580 strike put option expiring on July 18, 2025, saw particularly high trading with 2,160 contracts, representing about 216,000 shares.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Symbol: REGN) also demonstrated significant options activity, recording 8,017 contracts, or 801,700 underlying shares, which is 50.1% of its average daily volume of 1.6 million shares. The $1000 strike call option expiring on December 18, 2026, had 2,659 contracts traded today, equivalent to approximately 265,900 shares.
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (Symbol: AMC) experienced the highest activity, with 73,638 contracts traded, representing about 7.4 million underlying shares, or 49.1% of its average daily volume of 15.0 million shares. The $3.50 strike call option expiring on June 13, 2025, accounted for 9,169 contracts, or approximately 916,900 shares.
