Surge in Options Trading Volume for Key Players in the Russell 3000

Remarkable Activity Noted in Booking Holdings, Community Healthcare Trust, and NVIDIA

Today, investors are witnessing significant options trading activity among key members of the Russell 3000 index. Notably, Booking Holdings Inc (Symbol: BKNG) recorded an impressive volume of 4,283 contracts traded, equivalent to around 428,300 underlying shares. This volume is approximately 205.3% of BKNG’s average daily trading volume of 208,665 shares over the past month. Of particular interest is the $4700 strike put option set to expire on January 17, 2025, with 479 contracts facilitating trades today, reflecting around 47,900 underlying shares of BKNG. Below is a chart displaying BKNG’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $4700 strike highlighted in orange:

In a parallel trend, Community Healthcare Trust Inc (Symbol: CHCT) also attracted considerable options activity, totaling 5,168 contracts, which represents about 516,800 underlying shares. This figure amounts to a robust 188.1% of CHCT’s average daily volume of 274,680 shares for the month. A standout transaction involves the $17.50 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, with 2,467 contracts trading today, indicating approximately 246,700 underlying shares of CHCT. The following chart illustrates CHCT’s trading performance over the past year, emphasizing the $17.50 strike in orange:

The powerhouse NVIDIA Corp (Symbol: NVDA) is not left out, showcasing a staggering 3.5 million options contracts exchanged today. This translates to about 346.6 million underlying shares, representing a significant 164.3% of NVDA’s average daily trading volume of 210.9 million shares over the past month. A noteworthy highlight includes the $138 strike call option expiring on January 17, 2025, with trading of 311,525 contracts, equating to around 31.2 million underlying shares of NVDA. For a better understanding of NVDA’s trends, below is a chart summarizing its year-long trading history, with the $138 strike marked in orange:

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