SAGE Options Activity Surges on Wednesday
Options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index has been buzzing. Today is particularly noteworthy for Sage Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: SAGE) as a total volume of 4,619 contracts has been traded so far today. This represents approximately 461,900 underlying shares, which is a staggering 55.4% of SAGE’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 833,030 shares.
Notably, the $30 strike call option expiring March 15, 2024, witnessed high volume with 1,341 contracts trading, representing approximately 134,100 underlying shares of SAGE. This surge in activity has shaken up SAGE’s usually steady trading history, causing a ripple in the market akin to a boulder dropped into a serene pond.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Options in the Limelight
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Symbol: KTOS) has also experienced a significant surge in options trading volume, with 4,689 contracts traded today. This volume of contracts represents approximately 468,900 underlying shares, accounting for 55.3% of KTOS’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 848,020 shares.
The $20 strike call option expiring February 16, 2024, witnessed intensified interest with 1,376 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 137,600 underlying shares of KTOS. This surge in options activity has injected a jolt of energy into KTOS’s trading history, reminiscent of a sudden gust of wind amidst a calm day.
Ford Motor Co. Options Experience a Surge
Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F) saw a substantial surge in options trading volume, with 364,502 contracts being traded. This represents approximately 36.5 million underlying shares or approximately 54.7% of F’s average daily trading volume over the past month, of 66.6 million shares.
The $12 strike call option expiring February 16, 2024, experienced heightened trading activity with 115,011 contracts changing hands, representing approximately 11.5 million underlying shares of F. This surge in options trading has caused ripples through F’s trading history, reminiscent of a sudden surge in a calm river.
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Today’s Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 are abuzz with activity, setting the stage for a potentially exhilarating trading atmosphere.
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