Market Buzz: Big option moves for WD, NTAP, LSXMA

Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) Sees Major Option Activity

When delving into options trading activity among Russell 3000 index members, an intriguing scenario unfolds within Walker & Dunlop Inc (Symbol: WD). A surge in excitement as a total volume of 1,239 contracts changes hands today. This figure, translating to approximately 123,900 underlying shares, significantly surpasses 48.5% of WD’s typical daily trading volume over the prior month. Particularly, the $85 strike put option expiring May 17, 2024, has caught the eye with 1,214 contracts traded, representing around 121,400 underlying shares of WD. Graphically represented, the chart below illustrates WD’s one-year trading history with the pivotal $85 strike highlighted in a vibrant hue of orange:

NetApp, Inc (NTAP) Options Make Waves

Turning to NetApp, Inc (Symbol: NTAP), the options market is abuzz with a total of 13,481 contracts making rounds today. This substantial figure, equivalent to about 1.3 million underlying shares, constitutes a noteworthy 45.9% of NTAP’s usual daily trading volume in the past month, pegged at 2.9 million shares. Noteworthy action was witnessed for the $104 strike call option expiring March 22, 2024, with 6,091 contracts exchanged so far, representing approximately 609,100 underlying shares. Below, the chart encapsulates NTAP’s twelve-month trading history, with the significant $104 strike emblazoned in an attention-grabbing orange:

High Octane Options Activity for Liberty Media Corporation – Series A Liberty Siriu (LSXMA)

On the Liberty Media Corporation – Series A Liberty Siriu front (Symbol: LSXMA), options are setting the stage for an intense performance today, with a total of 7,839 contracts changing hands so far. This number, equivalent to around 783,900 underlying shares, comprises a substantial 45.8% slice of LSXMA’s average daily trading volume over the past month, pegged at 1.7 million shares. Securing extra attention, the $25 strike put option expiring on July 19, 2024, witnessed vigorous participation with 3,013 contracts traded, representing approximately 301,300 underlying shares of LSXMA. The annotated chart below paints a vivid picture of LSXMA’s trading journey over the past year, with the pivotal $25 strike highlighted for emphasis:

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