MetLife Inc (MET) reported significant options trading activity today, with 22,015 contracts exchanged, equivalent to approximately 2.2 million underlying shares—52.1% of its average daily volume of 4.2 million shares over the past month. Notably, 5,000 contracts of the $70 strike put option expiring January 15, 2027, accounted for about 500,000 underlying shares.
McDonald’s Corp (MCD) saw 18,126 options contracts traded today, representing about 1.8 million underlying shares or 49.9% of its average daily volume of 3.6 million shares. The $342.50 strike call option expiring February 27, 2026, generated the highest volume, with 1,159 contracts traded, translating to approximately 115,900 underlying shares.
AES Corp (AES) exhibited similarly active trading, with 48,648 contracts exchanged, representing approximately 4.9 million underlying shares—49.2% of its average daily volume of 9.9 million shares. The $16 strike put option expiring March 06, 2026, led the activity with 6,634 contracts, or approximately 663,400 underlying shares.
