Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) reported notable options trading activity today, with a total volume of 15,162 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 1.5 million underlying shares. This volume represents 76.1% of GS’s average daily trading volume of 2.0 million shares over the past month. High activity was noted for the $745 strike put option expiring on August 15, 2025, with 1,367 contracts traded, or about 136,700 underlying shares.
Apollo Global Management Inc (APO) also saw significant options trading, with 21,930 contracts traded, representing around 2.2 million underlying shares—70.1% of its average daily volume of 3.1 million shares. The $145 strike call option expiring on September 19, 2025, experienced high volume with 7,614 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 761,400 shares.
Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) recorded trading of 3,852 contracts, translating to 385,200 underlying shares or 68.5% of its average daily volume of 562,495 shares. The $507.50 strike put option expiring on August 22, 2025, had 379 contracts traded, representing about 37,900 underlying shares.
