Surge in Options Activity for Aspen Aerogels, Target Corp, and LendingClub

Notable Trading Volumes in Russell 3000 Constituents

Today, the options trading scene highlights significant activity for Aspen Aerogels Inc (Symbol: ASPN). Up to now, 15,079 contracts have changed hands, translating to about 1.5 million underlying shares, with each contract representing 100 shares. This figure amounts to 57.5% of ASPN’s average daily trading volume, which stands at 2.6 million shares over the past month. A notable spike occurred with the $22.50 strike put option expiring on November 15, 2024, where 4,071 contracts have traded, representing around 407,100 underlying shares of ASPN. Below is the chart showcasing ASPN’s trading history for the past twelve months, with the $22.50 strike highlighted in orange:

Target Corp Sees Significant Options Activity

Meanwhile, Target Corp (Symbol: TGT) is experiencing a robust options trading volume of 18,090 contracts today. This represents approximately 1.8 million underlying shares, which accounts for 55.6% of TGT’s average daily trading volume of 3.3 million shares over the last month. The $150 strike put option set to expire on October 25, 2024, has particularly high activity, with 1,524 contracts traded so far, representing approximately 152,400 underlying shares of TGT. View the chart of TGT’s trading history for the last twelve months below, featuring the $150 strike highlighted in orange:

LendingClub Corp Shows Strong Options Volume

Lastly, LendingClub Corp (Symbol: LC) has recorded 7,448 contracts traded today, equivalent to about 744,800 underlying shares. This is a significant 55.6% of LC’s average daily trading volume of 1.3 million shares over the past month. The standout option for LC is the $15 strike call option expiring on November 15, 2024, boasting 5,747 contracts traded thus far, equating to about 574,700 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating LC’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $15 strike highlighted in orange:

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