Noteworthy Options Trading Volume in Key Stocks: ASAN, MPW, and CVX
Asana Inc (ASAN) Highlights Robust Options Activity
Among the companies within the Russell 3000 index, Asana Inc (Symbol: ASAN) stood out with a significant options trading volume today. So far, 21,857 contracts have changed hands, equating to roughly 2.2 million shares. This activity represents about 48.3% of ASAN’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which totals 4.5 million shares. The most notable trading was for the $30 strike call option, expiring on January 17, 2025, with 2,858 contracts traded, corresponding to approximately 285,800 shares of ASAN. Below is a chart displaying ASAN’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $30 strike marked in orange:
Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) Shows Strong Activity
Medical Properties Trust Inc (Symbol: MPW) experienced a total of 51,745 options contracts traded today. This figure represents about 5.2 million underlying shares, amounting to approximately 47.4% of MPW’s average daily trading volume of 10.9 million shares over the past month. A particular focus was on the $4 strike put option, set to expire on December 20, 2024, with 12,192 contracts traded, equating to roughly 1.2 million shares of MPW. Below is a chart illustrating MPW’s twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $4 strike option in orange:
Chemical Giant Chevron Corporation (CVX) Sees Significant Options Movement
Chevron Corporation (Symbol: CVX) reported options trading volume of 36,054 contracts so far today. This volume translates to approximately 3.6 million underlying shares, representing around 46.9% of CVX’s average daily trading volume of 7.7 million shares in the past month. The $150 strike put option, set to expire on December 20, 2024, has drawn attention, with 2,443 contracts traded, corresponding to about 244,300 shares of CVX. Below is a chart showing the twelve-month trading history for CVX, with the $150 strike highlighted in orange:
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