Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) experienced notable options trading on [date], with 40,681 contracts traded, equating to approximately 4.1 million underlying shares, or 114% of its average daily volume of 3.6 million shares. The $22.50 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, saw 20,164 contracts change hands, representing around 2.0 million shares.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc (RARE) recorded 11,756 contracts traded, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares, or 79.7% of its average daily volume of 1.5 million shares. Notably, the $35 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, had 2,300 contracts traded, accounting for about 230,000 shares.
DigitalBridge Group Inc (DBRG) reported options trading volume of 43,794 contracts, or 4.4 million underlying shares, which is 65.6% of its average daily volume of 6.7 million shares. The $16 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, had 11,473 contracts traded, translating to approximately 1.1 million shares.
