Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Viacom Inc (NASD: VIAB), where a total of 56,938 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 5.7 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 122% of VIAB's average daily trading volume over the past month of 4.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $32.50 strike put option expiring January 20, 2017, with 16,800 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.7 million underlying shares of VIAB. Below is a chart showing VIAB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $32.50 strike highlighted in orange:
Facebook Inc (NASD: FB) saw options trading volume of 94,678 contracts, representing approximately 9.5 million underlying shares or approximately 52.9% of FB's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 17.9 million shares.
Especially high volume was seen for the $129 strike call option expiring September 30, 2016, with 8,454 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 845,400 underlying shares of FB. Below is a chart showing FB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $129 strike highlighted in orange:
And ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) saw options trading volume of 40,516 contracts, representing approximately 4.1 million underlying shares or approximately 48.2% of COP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.4 million shares.
Especially high volume was seen for the $46 strike call option expiring October 21, 2016, with 3,275 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 327,500 underlying shares of COP. Below is a chart showing COP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $46 strike highlighted in orange:
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