Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, Micron Technology Inc. (MU) reported a significant options trading volume today, with 119,422 contracts traded, equating to approximately 11.9 million underlying shares. This volume represents about 46.8% of MU’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 25.5 million shares. The $250 strike put option expiring on December 12, 2025, garnered particular attention, with 5,951 contracts traded, reflecting roughly 595,100 underlying shares.
Newmont Corp (NEM) also saw notable activity, with 42,023 contracts traded, representing around 4.2 million underlying shares, or 46.3% of its monthly average of 9.1 million shares. The $100 strike call option expiring on January 16, 2026, was especially active, with 2,254 contracts traded, amounting to approximately 225,400 underlying shares.
Constellation Energy Corp (CEG) experienced a trading volume of 10,619 contracts today, or about 1.1 million underlying shares, which is 46.3% of its average monthly volume of 2.3 million shares. The $200 strike put option expiring on June 18, 2026, saw 788 contracts traded, corresponding to around 78,800 underlying shares.
