Significant Options Trading Activity in Russell 3000 Components

Looking at options trading activity among the components of the Russell 3000 index reveals notable movements today. Etsy Inc (Symbol: ETSY) has seen a total of 31,449 contracts traded, representing roughly 3.1 million underlying shares—indicating 75.1% of ETSY’s average daily trading volume of 4.2 million shares over the past month. Among this activity, the $45 strike put option expiring on March 14, 2025, stands out, with 5,165 contracts traded, converting to approximately 516,500 underlying shares of ETSY. Below, you will find a chart illustrating ETSY’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange:

Next, Medical Properties Trust Inc (Symbol: MPW) reported a robust options trading volume of 80,205 contracts, translating to approximately 8.0 million underlying shares. This volume constitutes about 69.4% of MPW’s average daily trading volume of 11.6 million shares in the past month. Notably, the $4.50 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, emerged prominently, with 31,816 contracts traded, which corresponds to roughly 3.2 million underlying shares. Below is the chart showing MPW’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $4.50 strike in orange:

Additionally, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (Symbol: CBRL) registered options trading volume of 4,960 contracts, which equates to approximately 496,000 underlying shares, or about 66.6% of CBRL’s average daily trading volume of 744,270 shares over the last month. The $45 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, also experienced significant activity, with 557 contracts traded, representing roughly 55,700 underlying shares of CBRL. Below is a chart displaying CBRL’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange:

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