Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, significant options trading activity was noted on October 10, 2023, particularly in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) with 2,209 contracts traded, equating to approximately 220,900 underlying shares—146.3% of its average daily trading volume of 150,975 shares over the past month. Notably, the $400 strike call option expiring May 15, 2026, had a high volume of 340 contracts traded.
UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) also experienced notable options activity with 128,091 contracts, representing about 12.8 million underlying shares, or 135.9% of its average daily trading volume of 9.4 million shares. High demand was seen for the $325 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, with 9,185 contracts traded.
Additionally, Jabil Inc (JBL) reported 14,465 contracts traded, representing around 1.4 million underlying shares, or 132.8% of its monthly average of 1.1 million shares. The $295 strike put option expiring April 24, 2026, showed particular activity with 2,744 contracts traded.
