Today, notable options trading activity was observed in several companies within the Russell 3000 index, particularly Par Pacific Holdings Inc (PARR), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ), and Hims & Hers Health Inc (HIMS). PARR experienced a trading volume of 5,710 contracts, equivalent to approximately 571,000 underlying shares, accounting for 44% of its average daily volume of 1.3 million shares. The highest volume was seen for the $25 strike call option expiring June 20, 2025, with 5,663 contracts traded.
Verizon’s options saw a total of 61,240 contracts traded, representing about 6.1 million underlying shares, which is 43.1% of its average daily volume of 14.2 million shares. The $45 strike call option, expiring July 18, 2025, had significant activity, with 8,348 contracts traded. HIMS had a remarkable 175,569 contracts traded, translating to 17.6 million underlying shares and 42.5% of its average daily volume of 41.3 million shares. The $60 strike call option expiring June 13, 2025, led with 22,956 contracts traded.
