On October 10, 2023, significant options trading activity was observed among S&P 500 index components. Workday Inc (WDAY) reported a trading volume of 18,755 contracts, equivalent to approximately 1.9 million underlying shares, which is 58.7% of its average daily volume of 3.2 million shares. Notably, the $265 strike call option expiring on August 22, 2025, experienced high demand with 2,217 contracts traded.
Nordson Corp. (NDSN) recorded a trading volume of 1,813 contracts, representing about 181,300 underlying shares, or 57.8% of its monthly average of 313,580 shares. The $230 strike call option for September 19, 2025, had 407 contracts traded. Meanwhile, Paramount Skydance Corporation – Class B (PSKY) saw a substantial 166,277 contracts traded, representing around 16.6 million underlying shares, which is 54.4% of its average daily volume of 30.6 million shares. The $17 strike call option for September 19, 2025, accounted for 26,137 contracts.
