On October 19, 2023, notable trading activity was reported among Russell 3000 index components. Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) saw a total volume of 39,656 options contracts traded, equating to approximately 4.0 million underlying shares, which is 44% of its average daily trading volume of 9.0 million shares. The $2 strike put option expiring on November 21, 2025, accounted for 4,560 contracts, representing about 456,000 underlying shares.
Camping World Holdings Inc (CWH) recorded a volume of 8,745 contracts, representing approximately 874,500 underlying shares, or 43.7% of its average daily trading volume of 2.0 million shares. The $17 strike put option expiring on August 15, 2025, led with 3,015 contracts traded, equating to about 301,500 underlying shares.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) experienced trading of 60,595 contracts, equivalent to approximately 6.1 million underlying shares, which represents 43.6% of its average daily trading volume of 13.9 million shares. The $26 strike call option expiring on September 19, 2025, was particularly active with 3,786 contracts traded, representing about 378,600 underlying shares.
