Among S&P 500 components, significant options trading was recorded on October 10, 2023. Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) saw 16,617 contracts exchanged, equating to roughly 1.7 million shares, which is 56.5% of its average daily volume over the past month (2.9 million shares). The peak activity pertained to the $105 strike put option expiring March 20, 2026.
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) experienced a trading volume of 162,411 contracts, representing about 16.2 million shares, or 50.8% of its monthly average of 32.0 million shares. Notably, the $305 strike call option set for March 16, 2026, saw 11,178 contracts traded.
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) had options trading of 136,414 contracts, approximately 13.6 million shares, comprising 47.7% of its average daily volume of 28.6 million shares. The $77 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, saw 10,722 contracts traded.
