Options Trading Insights: AbbVie, SelectQuote, and The Trade Desk Stand Out

AbbVie Inc (Symbol: ABBV) Sees Strong Options Activity

Options trading volume for AbbVie Inc (Symbol: ABBV) has surged today, with a total of 28,651 contracts exchanged, equating to around 2.9 million underlying shares. This volume represents approximately 45% of ABBV’s average daily trading activity over the past month, which is 6.4 million shares. Notably, the $182.50 strike call option set to expire on December 20, 2024, has attracted significant attention, as 12,616 contracts have traded today, corresponding to approximately 1.3 million underlying shares of ABBV. Below is a chart displaying ABBV’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $182.50 strike highlighted in orange:

SelectQuote Inc (Symbol: SLQT) Options Volume Increases

SelectQuote Inc (Symbol: SLQT) is also experiencing a notable uptick in options trading, recording 2,674 contracts traded thus far, which translates to approximately 267,400 underlying shares. This volume represents about 44% of SLQT’s average daily trading volume of 607,735 shares over the past month. The $2.50 strike call option expiring on April 17, 2025, has seen particularly high trading volume, with 2,040 contracts exchanged today, representing approximately 204,000 shares. Below is a chart illustrating SLQT’s trading history for the last year, with the $2.50 strike emphasized in orange:

The Trade Desk Inc (Symbol: TTD) Also Sees Increased Options Trading

The Trade Desk Inc (Symbol: TTD) has witnessed a robust options trading day with 16,603 contracts exchanged, representing approximately 1.7 million underlying shares. This accounts for about 43.3% of TTD’s average daily trading volume, which is 3.8 million shares. The $138 strike call option, expiring on December 20, 2024, has recorded 2,214 contracts traded today, indicating around 221,400 underlying shares. Below is a chart depicting TTD’s trading history over the past year, with the $138 strike highlighted in orange:

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