Surge in Options Trading Highlights Crucial Activity in Major Stocks

CrowdStrike Holdings Sees Major Call Option Activity

Today’s options trading volume has been significant for CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (Symbol: CRWD), with a total of 27,885 contracts traded. This volume equates to approximately 2.8 million underlying shares, making up about 87.4% of CRWD’s average daily trading volume of 3.2 million shares over the past month. The $355 strike call option, expiring on November 22, 2024, stands out with 2,495 contracts traded today, representing around 249,500 underlying shares. Below is a chart showcasing CRWD’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $355 strike indicated in orange:

Apollo Global Management Reports Strong Trading Performance

Apollo Global Management Inc (Symbol: APO) has recorded an options trading volume of 26,844 contracts today, which is approximately 2.7 million underlying shares. This accounts for about 82.9% of APO’s average daily trading volume of 3.2 million shares over the past month. Notably, the $175 strike call option, expiring on December 20, 2024, has seen significant interest with 6,045 contracts traded, representing roughly 604,500 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating APO’s trading history over the last year, highlighting the $175 strike:

Ulta Beauty’s Options Show Robust Activity

Ulta Beauty Inc (Symbol: ULTA) has also seen strong option trading today, with 6,577 contracts changing hands. This figure translates to approximately 657,700 underlying shares, which is about 75% of ULTA’s average daily trading volume of 876,875 shares in the past month. The $195 strike put option expiring on January 17, 2025, has particularly high activity today with 446 contracts traded, accounting for about 44,600 underlying shares. Below is a chart reflecting ULTA’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $195 strike marked:

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