High Volume Options on GES, NOW, BX
Delving into the exciting world of options trading within the Russell 3000 index, standouts like GUESS ?, Inc. (GES), ServiceNow Inc (NOW), and Blackstone Inc (BX) are attracting attention today with substantial contract volumes. GES has witnessed a trading volume of 7,281 contracts, equating to approximately 728,100 underlying shares. This figure represents an impressive 49.8% of GES’s average daily trading volume over the past month, painting a vivid picture of investor activity. Notably, the $34 strike call option expiring on April 19, 2024, has been particularly active, with 1,851 contracts traded so far today, symbolizing around 185,100 underlying shares of GES.
Charting GES’s Trading History
Significant Options Activity on NOW
Moving on to ServiceNow Inc (NOW), the options market is buzzing with a volume of 6,080 contracts so far today, representing approximately 608,000 underlying shares. This robust showing accounts for a sizable 49.7% of NOW’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $650 strike put option expiring on January 17, 2025, has captured investor interest, with 502 contracts traded, equivalent to roughly 50,200 underlying shares of NOW.
Charting NOW’s Trading History
Active Options Market on BX
Furthermore, Blackstone Inc (BX) has seen significant options activity, with 21,391 contracts traded today, amounting to around 2.1 million underlying shares. This surge represents a substantial 49.4% of BX’s average daily trading volume over the past month. Investors are particularly engaged with the $125 strike put option expiring on May 17, 2024, as indicated by 3,718 contracts traded, signifying about 371,800 underlying shares of BX.
Charting BX’s Trading History
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