Outstanding Option Activity in Merck & Co Inc (MRK)
Options trading activity in Merck & Co Inc (Symbol: MRK) has surged today, with a total contract volume of 39,036 translating to about 3.9 million underlying shares. This volume reflects 50.3% of MRK’s typical daily trade amount over the preceding month. Notably, the $100 strike put option expiring April 19, 2024, witnessed significant attention, with 7,263 contracts traded, representing roughly 726,300 underlying shares of MRK. The charts below capture MRK’s trading trajectory, accentuating the $100 strike in orange:
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Option Trading Volume
Abbott Laboratories (Symbol: ABT) is also experiencing heightened options trading volume, with 22,520 contracts traded, equating to about 2.3 million underlying shares or around 49.7% of ABT’s average daily trading within the last month. Particularly noteworthy is the $106 strike put option expiring April 05, 2024, which saw 2,764 contracts changing hands, representing approximately 276,400 underlying shares of ABT. The charts below depict ABT’s trading history, emphasizing the $106 strike:
Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) Option Activity
Options trading volume in Intuitive Surgical Inc (Symbol: ISRG) is also on the rise, with 7,199 contracts traded, reflecting approximately 719,900 underlying shares or about 49.5% of ISRG’s average daily trading volume over the past month. Notably, the $400 strike call option expiring March 22, 2024, witnessed increased activity, with 367 contracts traded so far today, representing roughly 36,700 underlying shares of ISRG. The charts below illustrate ISRG’s trading history, focusing on the $400 strike:
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