Surge in Options Trading for Key Stocks: MongoDB, Thermo Fisher, and Virgin Galactic

Active Options Volume in MongoDB Inc (MDB)

Among the components of the Russell 3000 index, MongoDB Inc (Symbol: MDB) experienced a significant uptick in options trading. As of now, a total of 8,035 contracts have changed hands, equivalent to around 803,500 underlying shares. This trading activity represents about 45.9% of MDB’s average daily trading volume of 1.8 million shares over the past month. Notably, the $260 strike put option set to expire on January 31, 2025, has seen considerable interest, with 696 contracts, or approximately 69,600 underlying shares, traded today. Below is a chart illustrating MDB’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $260 strike highlighted in orange:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) Sees Strong Options Activity

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Symbol: TMO) also reported robust options trading, with a volume of 8,470 contracts. This figure corresponds to about 847,000 underlying shares and accounts for approximately 45.6% of TMO’s average daily trading volume of 1.9 million shares over the past month. A considerable number of contracts were traded for the $530 strike put option expiring on February 21, 2025, totaling 1,070 contracts or around 107,000 underlying shares. The trading chart below captures TMO’s trailing twelve months of activity, with the $530 strike marked in orange:

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE) Experiences Surge in Options Volume

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (Symbol: SPCE) has recorded an impressive options volume of 9,784 contracts today. This translates to approximately 978,400 underlying shares, representing about 45% of SPCE’s average daily trading volume of 2.2 million shares over the past month. The $4 strike call option set to expire on February 07, 2025, stands out with 2,073 contracts traded, representing around 207,300 underlying shares. Below is a chart showcasing SPCE’s trading history over the last twelve months, highlighting the $4 strike in orange:

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