Options Trading Highlights: TJX, AeroVironment, and Axsome Therapeutics Stand Out

Today’s options trading activity revealed significant interest in several companies, particularly within the Russell 3000 index. Let’s break down the key movements observed.

TJX Companies Shows Strong Trading Volume

TJX Companies (Symbol: TJX) experienced remarkable options trading today, with 21,152 contracts exchanged. This volume corresponds to around 2.1 million underlying shares and accounts for approximately 46.6% of TJX’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which was 4.5 million shares. A highlight was the $122 strike call option set to expire on November 15, 2024, showing a particularly high volume of 12,819 contracts—equivalent to approximately 1.3 million underlying shares of TJX. Below is a chart depicting TJX’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $122 strike mark indicated in orange:

AeroVironment Sees Notable Activity

AeroVironment, Inc. (Symbol: AVAV) also captured attention with an options trading volume of 1,131 contracts, representing around 113,100 underlying shares. This figure illustrates about 46.5% of AVAV’s average daily trading volume of 243,260 shares over the last month. The $190 strike put option, expiring December 20, 2024, stood out with 261 contracts trading, representing approximately 26,100 underlying shares. Here’s AVAV’s trading history over the past year, with the $190 strike highlighted:

Axsome Therapeutics Sees Growing Interest

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: AXSM) recorded options trading volume of 1,832 contracts, which equates to approximately 183,200 underlying shares and about 46.3% of AXSM’s monthly average of 395,890 shares traded. A noteworthy figure was the $120 strike call option expiring January 17, 2025, that had 217 contracts traded, representing around 21,700 underlying shares of AXSM. Below, you can find AXSM’s trading history from the last twelve months, showcasing the $120 strike:

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