Monday’s Option Surprises: McDonald’s, Roblox, Exxon Mobil

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McDonald’s Corp (MCD)

Exploring options trading in the Russell 3000 index, McDonald’s Corp has captured investors’ attention today. A robust total volume of 16,537 contracts exchanged hands, equivalent to around 1.7 million underlying shares. This volume signifies a staggering 51.5% of MCD’s typical daily trading activity over the last month, characterized by 3.2 million shares. Noteworthy interest gravitated towards the $290 strike call option expiring on March 28, 2024, with 718 contracts executed thus far, reflecting approximately 71,800 shares. The image below illustrates MCD’s twelve-month trading history, accentuating the $290 strike in a luminous orange hue:

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Roblox Corp (RBLX)

Shifting gears to Roblox Corp, options trading has been rife today. A substantial volume of 38,191 contracts changed hands, approximating 3.8 million underlying shares or about 50.6% of RBLX’s average daily trading volume over the prior month, standing at 7.5 million shares. Notably, the $29 strike put option expiring on May 03, 2024, garnered significant interest with 4,285 contracts traded, reflecting roughly 428,500 shares. The chart below visualizes RBLX’s trailing twelve-month trading history, showcasing the $29 strike in a captivating orange hue:

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Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)

Furthermore, Exxon Mobil Corp options have attracted substantial interest today, with a trading volume of 87,389 contracts. This considerable number of contracts represents around 8.7 million underlying shares, translating to an impressive 48.8% of XOM’s average daily trading volume over the latest month, totaling 17.9 million shares. Of particular note is the $115 strike call option set to expire on March 28, 2024, where 6,359 contracts have been traded so far, equivalent to approximately 635,900 shares. The image below displays XOM’s year-long trading history, highlighting the $115 strike in a vibrant orange shade:

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For comprehensive details on available expirations for MCD, RBLX, or XOM options, please visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

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