On October 30, 2023, significant options trading volume was reported in several S&P 500 companies, led by Caesars Entertainment Inc (CZR), which saw 24,474 contracts traded, equating to approximately 2.4 million underlying shares. This represents around 44% of its average daily trading volume of 5.6 million. Notably, 20,972 contracts of the $23 strike put option, expiring on August 15, 2025, were traded today.
Dollar General Corp (DG) experienced 13,052 contracts traded, equivalent to 1.3 million underlying shares, making up about 42.9% of its average daily volume of 3.0 million. The $115 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, had a volume of 2,691 contracts today. Additionally, Devon Energy Corp (DVN) recorded 34,188 contracts traded, accounting for approximately 3.4 million shares or 41.6% of its monthly average. The $34 strike call option, expiring on July 11, 2025, saw 9,235 contracts traded.
