High Options Trading Volume Observed in Key Russell 3000 Stocks

Today, among the components of the Russell 3000 index, notable options activity was recorded for Dollar Tree Inc (Symbol: DLTR). A total of 82,231 contracts have traded, indicating approximately 8.2 million underlying shares. This trading volume represents about 223.1% of DLTR’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which was 3.7 million shares. Of particular interest is the $90 strike call option, expiring on May 16, 2025, which has seen 8,432 contracts traded today, equating to roughly 843,200 underlying shares. Below is a chart displaying DLTR’s trailing twelve-month trading history, highlighting the $90 strike option in orange:

Vertiv Holdings Co Experiences Significant Options Activity

In a similar trend, Vertiv Holdings Co (Symbol: VRT) reported trading volume of 98,099 contracts, representing approximately 9.8 million underlying shares. This figure translates to about 101.3% of VRT’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stood at 9.7 million shares. Today, the $85 strike put option, expiring on March 28, 2025, has reached an impressive volume of 14,780 contracts, corresponding to approximately 1.5 million underlying shares. Below is a chart of VRT’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted:

Planet Fitness Inc Options Activity Surges

Planet Fitness Inc (Symbol: PLNT) has also demonstrated substantial options trading today. A total of 16,712 contracts have changed hands, representing about 1.7 million underlying shares. This trading volume accounts for 96.3% of PLNT’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which was similarly 1.7 million shares. The $100 strike call option, set to expire on April 17, 2025, saw especially high volume today, with 4,942 contracts traded, equating to approximately 494,200 underlying shares. Below is a chart depicting PLNT’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted:

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