Options Trading Snapshot: Amedisys, AMC, and DraftKings See Heavy Activity

Recent trading trends shed light on notable options activity for Amedisys, AMC Entertainment, and DraftKings. Each company is experiencing significant contract volumes that exceed their average trading metrics. Here’s a closer look at the data.

Amedisys, Inc. (Symbol: AMED) Sees Increased Activity

Amedisys, Inc. is generating substantial interest with a total of 6,190 contracts traded so far today. This equates to approximately 619,000 underlying shares, which represents 113.5% of AMED’s average daily trading volume of 545,370 shares over the past month. The $75 strike put option, expiring on January 17, 2025, has particularly caught traders’ attention, with 2,191 contracts changing hands, representing around 219,100 shares of AMED. Below is a chart displaying AMED’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $75 strike option highlighted in orange:

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (Symbol: AMC) Records High Volume

AMC Entertainment is also active in the options market, reporting a traded volume of 186,488 contracts today, equating to approximately 18.6 million underlying shares. This figure accounts for 102.5% of AMC’s average daily trading volume of 18.2 million shares over the past month. The $4.50 strike call option, expiring on December 20, 2024, has seen notable trading, with 40,421 contracts traded, representing roughly 4.0 million shares of AMC. The accompanying chart illustrates AMC’s trading activity over the past year, highlighting the $4.50 strike option:

DraftKings Inc. (Symbol: DKNG) Engages in Robust Options Trading

DraftKings Inc. has reached a volume of 71,756 contracts today, approximating 7.2 million underlying shares and comprising 97.1% of the company’s average daily trading volume of 7.4 million shares for the previous month. The $40 strike call option, with a December 20, 2024 expiration date, has garnered attention, with 7,142 contracts traded, representing about 714,200 shares of DKNG. Below is a chart that shows DKNG’s trading performance over the last twelve months, with the $40 strike option marked in orange:

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