On October 10, 2023, significant trading activity was noted in options for several S&P 500 companies. Home Depot Inc (HD) reported a total volume of 20,438 contracts traded, equating to approximately 2.0 million underlying shares, which is 55.7% of its average daily volume of 3.7 million shares. Notably, the $325 strike put option expiring on August 21, 2026, saw high volume with 1,240 contracts traded, representing around 124,000 underlying shares.
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) experienced options trading of 11,466 contracts, representing about 1.1 million underlying shares or 54.4% of its average daily volume of 2.1 million shares. The $220 strike put option expiring on September 18, 2026, was particularly active, with 5,382 contracts traded, corresponding to approximately 538,200 underlying shares.
Meanwhile, McDonald’s Corp (MCD) saw trading of 23,358 contracts, translating to 2.3 million underlying shares, or 51.3% of its average daily volume of 4.6 million shares. The $270 strike call option expiring on August 21, 2026, had 1,208 contracts traded, representing about 120,800 underlying shares.
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