Among the Russell 3000 index components, significant options trading activity was recorded on October 2, 2023. Zoom Communications Inc (ZM) saw 16,508 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 1.7 million shares, representing 70.1% of its average daily volume of 2.4 million shares. Of note was the $100 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 11,538 contracts traded.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) experienced trading of 108,397 contracts, or about 10.8 million shares, which is 63.8% of its average daily volume of 17 million shares. The $60 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026 had 16,805 contracts traded.
Energy Fuels Inc (UUUU) reported a volume of 60,580 contracts, equating to approximately 6.1 million shares, or 60.3% of its average daily volume of 10 million shares. The highlight was the $30 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, which saw 11,268 contracts traded.
