Options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index has shown significant movement today, particularly for Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc (APLS), which has recorded a total of 23,358 options contracts traded, representing approximately 2.3 million underlying shares. This volume reflects 100% of APLS’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $41 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, saw especially high interest with 2,644 contracts traded.
Amentum Holdings Inc (AMTM) is also experiencing notable trading activity today, with 16,953 contracts traded, amounting to about 1.7 million underlying shares, or 92.4% of its average daily volume of 1.8 million shares. The $20 strike call option for AMTM, expiring April 17, 2026, recorded 15,688 contracts traded.
Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) has seen 4,201 contracts traded, equating to approximately 420,100 underlying shares, which is 88.7% of its average monthly trading volume of 473,550 shares. The $160 strike call option for EXP, expiring November 20, 2026, had 2,093 contracts traded.
