Among the Russell 3000 index components, significant options trading was observed today in Nuscale Power Corporation (SMR), with 203,075 contracts traded, equating to approximately 20.3 million underlying shares and 72.7% of its average daily volume of 27.9 million shares. High trading activity centered on the $17 strike put option expiring January 23, 2026, with 40,968 contracts, or about 4.1 million underlying shares.
Macy’s Inc (M) also featured notable options activity, with 43,188 contracts traded, representing 4.3 million underlying shares and 71.2% of its average daily volume of 6.1 million shares. The $20 strike put option expiring February 20, 2026, accounted for 21,172 contracts, approximately 2.1 million underlying shares.
Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) reported the highest volume of the day, with 260,205 contracts traded, representing 26.0 million underlying shares or 66.8% of its average daily volume of 39.0 million shares. The $25 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027, saw 18,800 contracts traded, equating to about 1.9 million underlying shares.
