Options Activity Insights: Take-Two, Simulations Plus, and Woodward Stand Out

In today’s trading, notable options activity is emerging among several components of the Russell 3000 index, particularly with Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Symbol: TTWO). So far, the company has seen a total of 8,813 contracts traded, which corresponds to approximately 881,300 underlying shares. This volume accounts for 62.9% of TTWO’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which is 1.4 million shares. A significant spike in volume occurred for the $165 strike put option expiring on February 14, 2025, with 2,285 contracts traded today, representing around 228,500 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating TTWO’s trading history over the past year, with the $165 strike highlighted in orange:

Simulations Plus Inc. (Symbol: SLP) has also experienced notable options trading, with 1,245 contracts exchanged today. This figure translates to approximately 124,500 underlying shares and represents a notable 60.2% of SLP’s average daily trading volume for the past month, which stands at 206,825 shares. The $30 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, has seen particularly high volume, with 278 contracts traded today, equating to about 27,800 underlying shares. Below is a chart that outlines SLP’s trading history over the last year, highlighting the $30 strike in orange:

Woodward, Inc. (Symbol: WWD) is another company observing significant options trading, with a volume of 2,236 contracts, which represents around 223,600 underlying shares. This accounts for approximately 59.3% of WWD’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which is 376,970 shares. The $175 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, has seen particular interest, with 1,080 contracts traded, representing roughly 108,000 underlying shares. Below is a chart delineating WWD’s trading history over the past year, with the $175 strike emphasized in orange:

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