Surge in Options Trading for Key Companies in the Russell 3000
Highlights from Today’s Trading Volumes
Among the components of the Russell 3000 index, Expand Energy Corp (Symbol: EXE) experienced notable options trading activity today. A total of 10,987 contracts have exchanged hands, representing roughly 1.1 million underlying shares. This figure corresponds to about 42.6% of EXE’s average daily trading volume of 2.6 million shares over the past month. The most significant activity focused on the $115 strike put option set to expire on February 21, 2025, with 5,086 contracts traded, which translates to approximately 508,600 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating EXE’s trading history over the past year, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange:
First Citizens BancShares Sees Increased Options Activity
First Citizens BancShares Inc (Symbol: FCNCA) recorded options volume of 265 contracts so far today, equating to about 26,500 underlying shares. This volume represents a significant 42.4% of FCNCA’s average daily trading volume of 62,565 shares over the past month. Most of the activity stemmed from the $2,550 strike call option, which has seen 31 contracts traded today—approximately 3,100 underlying shares. Below is a chart displaying FCNCA’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $2,550 strike highlighted in orange:
Cal-Maine Foods Options Trading at Notable Levels
Cal-Maine Foods Inc (Symbol: CALM) also saw significant options trading activity today, with a total of 2,892 contracts, which corresponds to about 289,200 underlying shares. This volume accounts for approximately 42.2% of CALM’s average daily trading volume of 685,325 shares over the past month. The $90 strike put option, expiring on May 16, 2025, saw a particularly high volume of 1,087 contracts traded today—about 108,700 underlying shares. The following chart offers a look at CALM’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange:
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