On October 5, 2023, notable trading volume was reported for several companies within the Russell 3000 index. Claros Mortgage Trust Inc (CMTG) experienced a total options trading volume of 3,045 contracts, equivalent to approximately 304,500 underlying shares, which accounts for 79.4% of its average daily volume of 383,595 shares. The $5 strike call option expiring on February 20, 2026, led with 1,597 contracts traded, representing around 159,700 underlying shares.
Huron Consulting Group Inc (HURN) reported 1,766 contracts traded, or about 176,600 underlying shares, representing 79.3% of its monthly average of 222,770 shares. The most active contract was the $145 strike put option expiring on March 20, 2026, with 1,500 contracts traded, equivalent to 150,000 underlying shares.
Humana Inc. (HUM) saw the highest volume among the three, with 18,566 contracts traded, equating to approximately 1.9 million underlying shares, which is about 74.6% of its average daily volume of 2.5 million shares. The $200 strike call option expiring on February 13, 2026, had 1,607 contracts traded, representing around 160,700 underlying shares.
