Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Breakdown of Options Activity
Today’s options trading scene within the Russell 3000 index unveils a whirlwind of activity surrounding Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT). An impressive total of 114,972 contracts have already been traded, equivalent to roughly 11.5 million underlying shares. This figure commandeers a staggering 63% of MSFT’s average daily trading volume within the last month, which stood at 18.2 million shares. Zooming in on the $407.50 strike call option expiring on April 26, 2024, a substantial 4,106 contracts have been circulating, representing approximately 410,600 underlying shares of MSFT.
Unveiled below is a chart illustrating MSFT’s trading history over the trailing twelve months, vividly accentuating the $407.50 strike in a vibrant shade of orange:
Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN): Riding the Options Rollercoaster
On this bustling trading day, Texas Instruments Inc. (Symbol: TXN) is not to be outdone. With 30,319 contracts in play, the equivalent of about 3.0 million underlying shares or a remarkable 62.2% of TXN’s average daily trading volume over the past month (standing at 4.9 million shares), the options market is abuzz with activity. Standing out is the $175 strike call option closing on June 21, 2024, boasting a significant 2,577 contracts traded thus far, representing around 257,700 underlying shares of TXN.
A visual journey through TXN’s trading history over the past year is encapsulated below, the $175 strike glittering in eye-catching orange hues:
Amphenol Corp. (APH): A Play on Options Volume
Amphenol Corp. (Symbol: APH) has not shied away from the options trading arena today. With 20,279 contracts in motion, translating to approximately 2.0 million underlying shares or about 58.1% of APH’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 3.5 million shares, APH is asserting its presence. Noteworthy is the $125 strike call option expiring on May 17, 2024, showcasing an impressive 9,824 contracts traded today, representing nearly 982,400 underlying shares of APH.
Delve into APH’s trading journey over the last year through the visual prism below, with the $125 strike gleaming in attention-commanding orange:
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