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On October 16, 2023, significant options trading was reported for major companies within the Russell 3000 index. Citigroup Inc (C) saw a total of 149,019 contracts traded, representing approximately 14.9 million underlying shares, exceeding its average daily volume of 13.6 million shares by 109.8%. The $45 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, had particularly high activity, with 36,180 contracts traded.
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) also showed considerable options volume, with 13,297 contracts representing about 1.3 million underlying shares, or 108.2% of its average daily volume of 1.2 million shares. Notable was the $10 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, which saw 11,596 contracts traded.
Broadcom Inc (AVGO) registered an options trading volume of 219,188 contracts, or approximately 21.9 million underlying shares, 103.6% of its average daily volume of 21.1 million shares. The $360 strike call option expiring October 31, 2025, noticed significant trading, with 26,175 contracts changing hands.
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