Significant Options Trading Activity in Key Stocks Today
Among the components of the Russell 3000 index, Abbott Laboratories (Symbol: ABT) has experienced notable options trading today. A total of 33,990 contracts have traded, which represents approximately 3.4 million underlying shares. This volume amounts to around 45.7% of ABT’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 7.4 million shares. Specifically, the $130 strike call option, expiring March 28, 2025, has seen particularly high interest, with 13,354 contracts trading so far today, equating to about 1.3 million underlying shares of ABT. Below is a chart detailing ABT’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $130 strike highlighted in orange:
Meanwhile, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc (Symbol: BMRN) has recorded an options volume of 6,642 contracts today. This figure translates to approximately 664,200 underlying shares, representing a substantial 45.7% of BMRN’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which is 1.5 million shares. Notably, the $75 strike call option expiring July 18, 2025, has generated particular interest, with 3,199 contracts trading today, equating to roughly 319,900 underlying shares of BMRN. Below is a chart showing BMRN’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $75 strike in orange:
New Fortress Energy Inc (Symbol: NFE) has also seen considerable options trading, with a volume of 31,110 contracts today. This volume corresponds to around 3.1 million underlying shares, which is 44.4% of NFE’s average daily trading volume over the past month, totaling 7.0 million shares. Significant activity has been reported for the $8 strike put option, expiring April 17, 2025, with 8,235 contracts trading today, representing about 823,500 underlying shares of NFE. Below is a chart illustrating NFE’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $8 strike option highlighted in orange:
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