On [insert date], options trading volumes surged among key components of the Russell 3000 index. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) recorded a total of 658,881 contracts traded, equivalent to about 65.9 million underlying shares, representing 201.1% of its average daily volume of 32.8 million shares. Notably, the $365 strike call option expiring March 30, 2026, saw 33,848 contracts traded, accounting for approximately 3.4 million underlying shares.
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) options displayed a volume of 6,518 contracts, translating to about 651,800 underlying shares, or 183% of the average daily trading volume of 356,175 shares. The $250 strike put option expiring September 18, 2026, led with 3,750 contracts traded, representing around 375,000 underlying shares.
Apple Inc (AAPL) options reached 635,253 contracts traded, equating to approximately 63.5 million underlying shares, or 156.7% of its average daily volume of 40.5 million shares. The $245 strike put option expiring March 30, 2026, was particularly active, with 64,712 contracts traded, representing around 6.5 million underlying shares.
