Strong Options Trading Patterns Emerge Among Russell 3000 Stocks
Investors are paying close attention to significant options trading activities, particularly with OSI Systems, Inc. (Symbol: OSIS), Pfizer Inc. (Symbol: PFE), and Unity Software Inc. (Symbol: U).
OSI Systems Options Trading Surges
Looking specifically at OSI Systems, a remarkable total of 1,015 contracts have been traded today, translating to approximately 101,500 underlying shares. This volume is about 56.5% of OSIS’s average daily trading volume for the past month, which stands at 179,665 shares. The $200 strike call option expiring on February 21, 2025, has seen particularly high activity with 387 contracts changing hands, representing about 38,700 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating OSIS’s trading history over the last twelve months, highlighting the $200 strike in orange:
Pfizer Options Volume Remains High
Similarly, Pfizer has experienced a notable options trading volume of 207,924 contracts. This amount corresponds to roughly 20.8 million underlying shares, accounting for 55.5% of PFE’s average daily trading volume of 37.4 million shares. A standout among these contracts is the $24.50 strike put option expiring on February 21, 2025, which has attracted 38,679 contracts today, equal to about 3.9 million underlying shares. The chart below highlights PFE’s trading activity over the past year, with the $24.50 strike indicated in orange:
Unity Software Shows Notable Activity
Unity Software is also seeing significant activity, with 52,300 contracts traded today. This volume represents approximately 5.2 million underlying shares, equivalent to 54.3% of Unity’s average daily trading volume of 9.6 million shares. The $26 strike call option expiring on January 24, 2025, has been particularly active, with 5,068 contracts traded so far, representing around 506,800 underlying shares. Below is a chart that reveals U’s trading history over the past twelve months, featuring the $26 strike:
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