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On October 3, 2023, notable options trading activity was observed in several S&P 500 companies. PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) reported 90,017 contracts traded, equating to approximately 9.0 million underlying shares, which is 70% of its average daily volume of 12.9 million. The most active option was the $80 strike call set to expire on November 21, 2025, with 7,800 contracts trading.
PG&E Corp (PCG) saw 164,868 contracts change hands, representing around 16.5 million underlying shares, or 63.7% of its average daily volume of 25.9 million. The $19 strike call option, also expiring on November 21, 2025, was particularly prominent with 36,016 contracts traded.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) experienced options trading volume of 88,356 contracts, representing approximately 8.8 million underlying shares, or about 59.7% of its average daily trading volume of 14.8 million. The $47 strike call option, due to expire on October 3, 2025, saw 14,420 contracts traded.
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