Active Options Trading Highlights in Russell 3000 Stocks

The options market has seen significant trading activity today within several components of the Russell 3000 index. Notable among these is Community Health Systems, Inc. (Symbol: CYH), where options contracts have surged with particular focus on specific strike prices.

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Attracts Attention

Community Health Systems, Inc. (Symbol: CYH) has witnessed a total trading volume of 14,790 options contracts today, which translates to about 1.5 million underlying shares. This volume is approximately 76.9% of CYH’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 1.9 million shares. The majority of today’s contracts were for the $2 strike put option, set to expire on September 19, 2025, accumulating 14,706 contracts, equating to roughly 1.5 million shares. Below, a chart illustrates CYH’s trading history over the last twelve months, highlighting the $2 strike in orange:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Sees Strong Options Volume

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Symbol: TTWO) recorded options trading volume of 10,907 contracts today, amounting to about 1.1 million underlying shares. This figure represents approximately 72.9% of TTWO’s average daily trading volume of 1.5 million shares over the past month. The $195 strike call option, due on January 31, 2025, generated particularly high activity with 3,582 contracts trading, or around 358,200 underlying shares. TTWO’s trading history for the past twelve months is depicted below with the significant strike highlighted:

Alcoa Corporation (AA) Experiences Busy Trading Day

Alcoa Corporation (Symbol: AA) saw even more substantial activity, with 36,552 contracts traded today. This trading corresponds to approximately 3.7 million underlying shares, which is about 71.9% of AA’s average daily trading volume of 5.1 million shares over the last month. A notable surge was observed in the $36 strike call option expiring on January 31, 2025, which accounted for 22,470 contracts, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares. A chart of AA’s trading activity for the past year is displayed below, highlighting the $36 strike:

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