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Ellington Financial Inc (Symbol: EFC) has experienced a trading volume of 17,648 contracts today, equivalent to approximately 1.8 million shares, or 126.7% of its average daily volume of 1.4 million shares over the past month. The $12.50 strike put option expiring on October 17, 2025, accounted for high activity with 15,181 contracts traded.
UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) recorded an options trading volume of 183,383 contracts, representing about 18.3 million shares, which is 124.9% of its average trading volume of 14.7 million shares for the past month. The $350 strike call option set to expire on September 19, 2025, saw 8,785 contracts traded today.
Surgery Partners Inc (Symbol: SGRY) reported a trading volume of 15,023 contracts, representing around 1.5 million shares, or 112.1% of its average daily volume of 1.3 million shares. The $20 strike put option expiring on December 19, 2025, had 7,500 contracts traded.
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