Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, notable options trading volume was observed on October 6, 2023. Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR) recorded a total of 38,605 contracts traded, approximately 3.9 million underlying shares, equating to 128.1% of its average daily trading volume of 3.0 million shares. The highest volume segment was for the $500 strike call option expiring on April 17, 2026, with 2,015 contracts traded.
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) also experienced significant activity, with 312,719 contracts traded, representing roughly 31.3 million underlying shares, or 124.2% of its average daily volume of 25.2 million shares. The $80 strike call option, expiring on the same date as CAR, had a considerable volume of 23,187 contracts.
Compass Therapeutics Inc (CMPX) saw a total of 27,391 contracts traded, equivalent to about 2.7 million underlying shares, or 109.2% of its average daily trading volume of 2.5 million shares. A prominent volume was noted in the $10 strike call option expiring May 15, 2026, with 10,982 contracts traded.
