Surge in Options Trading Volume Highlights Charles Schwab, Johnson & Johnson, and Helen of Troy

Charles Schwab (SCHW) Leads with Notable Activity in Put Options

In the latest trading session, The Charles Schwab Corporation (Symbol: SCHW) experienced significant options trading volume. A total of 33,592 contracts changed hands, which equates to roughly 3.4 million underlying shares. This figure represents about 45.2% of Schwab’s average daily trading volume over the last month, which is 7.4 million shares. Particularly, the $73 strike put option set to expire on January 10, 2025, was especially active, with 4,251 contracts trading, representing approximately 425,100 underlying shares. The chart below depicts SCHW’s trading activity over the past year, with the $73 strike highlighted in orange:

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Sees Strong Call Options Demand

Johnson & Johnson (Symbol: JNJ) is also experiencing a robust trading day, with a volume of 36,608 contracts so far. This corresponds to approximately 3.7 million underlying shares, amounting to about 44.7% of JNJ’s average daily trading volume of 8.2 million shares during the last month. Notably, the $150 strike call option expiring on February 21, 2025, has drawn attention, with 2,049 contracts trading today, representing around 204,900 underlying shares. Below is a chart showcasing JNJ’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $150 strike highlighted in orange:

Helen of Troy Ltd. (HELE) Records Solid Options Activity

Helen of Troy Ltd. (Symbol: HELE) has reported options trading volume of 1,552 contracts, equivalent to approximately 155,200 underlying shares. This volume constitutes about 42.6% of HELE’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 364,710 shares. A specific highlight today is the $65 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, with 447 contracts trading, representing around 44,700 underlying shares. The chart below illustrates HELE’s trading history over the previous year, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange:

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