Today, notable options trading volume has been reported for several companies within the Russell 3000 index. PureCycle Technologies Inc (PCT) recorded 23,562 contracts traded, amounting to approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, or 56% of its average daily trading volume of 4.2 million shares. The $8 strike call option expiring on August 15, 2025, saw particularly high activity with 7,503 contracts, representing around 750,300 shares.
Philip Morris International Inc (PM) experienced a trading volume of 28,532 contracts, equating to roughly 2.9 million underlying shares, which is 55.3% of its average daily volume of 5.2 million shares. The $182.50 strike call option expiring on July 25, 2025, had 3,120 contracts traded, representing about 312,000 shares.
Antero Resources Corp (AR) reported a trading volume of 28,579 contracts, approximately 2.9 million underlying shares, or 54.4% of its average daily volume of 5.3 million shares. The $25 strike put option expiring on January 16, 2026, saw significant trading with 9,250 contracts, representing around 925,000 shares.
