On the S&P 500 index, notable options trading volume was observed on October 3, 2023, for several companies. Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) saw 7,687 contracts traded, approximately 768,700 shares, which is about 44.8% of its average daily volume of 1.7 million shares. The $560 strike call option expiring on July 25, 2025, recorded the highest volume with 638 contracts, representing 63,800 underlying shares.
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) experienced trading of 30,432 contracts, approximately 3.0 million shares, or 42.9% of its average daily volume of 7.1 million shares. The $63 strike call option expiring on July 25, 2025, led with 7,238 contracts traded, equating to 723,800 underlying shares. General Motors Co (GM) recorded a trading volume of 38,962 contracts, representing about 3.9 million shares, or 41.7% of its average daily volume of 9.4 million shares, with the $55 strike call option having 7,620 contracts traded, amounting to 762,000 underlying shares.
