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On October 2, 2023, notable options trading activity was recorded for several S&P 500 companies. Home Depot Inc (HD) saw a total volume of 21,178 contracts traded, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares, or 53.7% of its average daily trading volume of 3.9 million shares. Significant interest centered on the $425 strike call option expiring September 12, 2025, with 2,774 contracts traded.
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) experienced a higher volume of 42,604 contracts, equivalent to about 4.3 million underlying shares, making up 49.9% of its monthly average of 8.5 million shares. The $85 strike call option expiring November 21, 2025, saw 2,113 contracts traded.
Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC) reported options trading of 3,815 contracts, representing approximately 381,500 shares, or 46.3% of its average trading volume of 823,195 shares. Notably, the $165 strike put option expiring October 17, 2025, had 1,001 contracts traded.
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