On [insert date], notable options trading activity was recorded in the Russell 3000 index. SanDisk Corp (SNDK) saw a total of 80,525 contracts traded, equating to approximately 8.1 million underlying shares, which is 56.9% of its average daily volume of 14.2 million shares. The $475 strike put option expiring on January 30, 2026, had particularly high activity, with 3,887 contracts traded.
Elevance Health Inc (ELV) reported options trading volume of 6,955 contracts, representing about 695,500 underlying shares, or 56.6% of its monthly average of 1.2 million shares. Significant volume was noted for the $270 strike put option expiring on February 20, 2026, with 618 contracts traded.
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) experienced options trading of 12,367 contracts, translating to around 1.2 million underlying shares, which is 56% of its average daily volume of 2.2 million shares. The $45 strike call option, set to expire on February 20, 2026, saw 5,372 contracts traded.
