Today, significant options trading activity was observed in three companies within the Russell 3000 index. SanDisk Corp (SNDK) recorded a total volume of 7,939 contracts, representing approximately 793,900 underlying shares, which is 42.3% of its average daily trading volume of 1.9 million shares. Notably, the $45 strike call option expiring on September 19, 2025 saw 5,420 contracts traded.
Altria Group Inc (MO) experienced a trading volume of 36,006 contracts, equating to around 3.6 million underlying shares, or 41.9% of its average daily trading volume of 8.6 million shares. The $66 strike call option expiring on August 15, 2025 was particularly active with 16,459 contracts traded.
Capricor Therapeutics Inc (CAPR) saw 12,355 contracts traded, translating to approximately 1.2 million underlying shares, which is also 41.9% of its monthly average of 3.0 million shares. The $7.50 strike put option expiring on August 15, 2025 had notable activity with 2,408 contracts traded.
