Significant Options Activity Observed in Russell 3000 Components

Today’s trading in the Russell 3000 index reveals notable options activity, particularly with VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC). The firm has seen a total of 56,723 contracts traded so far, translating to approximately 5.7 million underlying shares (since each contract represents 100 shares). This volume accounts for 52.2% of VFC’s average daily trading volume of 10.9 million shares over the past month. Notably, the $15 strike call option set to expire on May 16, 2025 has garnered significant attention, with 11,951 contracts traded, equating to around 1.2 million underlying shares. The chart below illustrates VFC’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $15 strike in orange:

Meanwhile, Kohl’s Corp. (Symbol: KSS) is experiencing robust options trading with a total of 76,602 contracts exchanged today. This volume reflects about 7.7 million underlying shares and represents 50.9% of KSS’s average daily trading volume of 15.1 million shares for the past month. The $5 strike put option expiring on May 02, 2025 has seen considerable activity, with 10,062 contracts traded, which corresponds to approximately 1 million underlying shares. Below is a chart showcasing KSS’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $5 strike marked in orange:

Also, Noble Corporation plc (Symbol: NE) options show a trading volume of 11,764 contracts today, equating to about 1.2 million underlying shares. This represents 50.9% of its average daily trading volume of 2.3 million shares over the last month. The $20 strike put option expiring on April 17, 2025 is particularly active, with 2,202 contracts traded, indicating roughly 220,200 underlying shares. The following chart displays NE’s trailing twelve-month trading activity, with the $20 strike highlighted in orange:

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