Notable options trading activity was recorded in the Russell 3000 index for three companies today: Xylem Inc (XYL) had 4,714 contracts traded, about 49.7% of its average daily volume of 947,715 shares, with significant interest in the $145 strike call option expiring August 15, 2025 (1,442 contracts). Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) saw 29,370 contracts traded, representing 49.6% of its average daily volume of 5.9 million shares, with the $182.50 strike put option expiring August 1, 2025 attracting 3,839 contracts. Argan Inc (AGX) recorded 2,110 contracts traded, or 49.2% of its average daily volume of 429,175 shares, particularly focusing on the $240 strike call option expiring August 15, 2025 with 811 contracts.
Key figures include:
- Xylem Inc (XYL): 4,714 contracts traded (144,200 shares); average 947,715 shares.
- Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): 29,370 contracts traded (2.9 million shares); average 5.9 million shares.
- Argan Inc (AGX): 2,110 contracts traded (211,000 shares); average 429,175 shares.
