Today, significant options trading activity was observed in three companies within the Russell 3000 index. Oklo Inc (OKLO) saw 110,287 contracts traded, equating to approximately 11.0 million underlying shares, which is 53.6% of its average daily volume of 20.6 million shares. Notably, the $85 strike call option expiring August 15, 2025, accounted for 14,406 contracts.
Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX) reported a trading volume of 19,811 contracts, about 2.0 million underlying shares, representing 53.6% of its average daily volume of 3.7 million shares. The $45 strike call option expiring November 21, 2025, saw 3,248 contracts traded.
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) recorded a volume of 42,034 contracts, corresponding to approximately 4.2 million underlying shares, or 53% of its average daily volume of 7.9 million shares. The $105 strike put option expiring August 15, 2025, had 5,750 contracts traded.
