Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, significant options trading was noted on October 5, 2023. Mineralys Therapeutics Inc (MLYS) reported a total of 8,447 contracts traded, equating to approximately 844,700 underlying shares, representing 79.2% of its average daily trading volume of 1.1 million shares. High activity centered around the $40 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, with 7,745 contracts, or about 774,500 underlying shares, transacted.
In comparison, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc (DKS) also experienced notable trading volume with 8,665 contracts, representing around 866,500 underlying shares and 76.5% of its average daily trading volume. A substantial 2,828 contracts of the $180 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026, accounted for approximately 282,800 underlying shares.
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) reported 4,284 contracts traded, which corresponds to about 428,400 underlying shares, or 75.5% of its average daily trading volume. The most active option was the $2.50 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, with 1,383 contracts traded, representing roughly 138,300 underlying shares.
