High Options Trading Volume Highlights Key Players in the Russell 3000

Today, the Russell 3000 index experienced significant options trading activity, notably in Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (Symbol: CORT), Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (Symbol: RGR), and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (Symbol: MARA).

Corcept Therapeutics Sees Surge in Options Activity

In the case of Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (Symbol: CORT), a remarkable number of 3,945 contracts have traded, equating to approximately 394,500 underlying shares. This represents about 50.1% of CORT’s average daily trading volume over the last month, which stands at 787,345 shares. A particularly noteworthy surge occurred in the $50 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, with 900 contracts trading, corresponding to around 90,000 underlying shares. Below, find a chart illustrating CORT’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $50 strike highlighted in orange:

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Makes a Mark with Options Volume

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (Symbol: RGR) has reported a trading volume of 646 contracts today. This figure reflects approximately 64,600 underlying shares, which is about 49.9% of RGR’s average daily trading volume of 129,570 shares over the past month. The $40 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, saw notable trading activity as well, with 401 contracts trading, representing roughly 40,100 underlying shares. Below, the chart displays RGR’s trading history, highlighting the $40 strike in orange:

Marathon Digital Holdings Exhibits Impressive Options Activity

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (Symbol: MARA) recorded robust trading with 197,318 contracts, indicating approximately 19.7 million underlying shares. This amount accounts for nearly 49.8% of MARA’s average daily trading volume, which is 39.6 million shares over the last month. The $20 strike call option expiring on January 31, 2025, attracted significant attention, with 25,591 contracts traded, corresponding to about 2.6 million underlying shares. A chart illustrating MARA’s trading history with the $20 strike marked in orange is presented below:

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