Unusual Options Activity Stirs Up META, NFLX, and AAPL Stocks

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By Ronald Tech

Meta Platforms Inc (META)

Scrabbling for significant moves in the stock market can be like trying to catch a fish in a turbulent river – elusive yet exhilarating. Today, Meta Platforms Inc (META) made ripples in the trading waters with a monumental options trading volume of 391,481 contracts, equivalent to a staggering 39.1 million shares. This massive figure represents 368.2% of META’s average daily trading volume over the last month, igniting interest among investors and traders alike. The $560 strike call option expiring on September 20, 2024, amassed a noteworthy 18,879 contracts today, symbolizing roughly 1.9 million shares of META changing hands. The chart below showcases META’s trading journey over the past year, with the $560 strike shining like a beacon in orange hues.

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Netflix Inc (NFLX)

In the fast-paced world of options trading, Netflix Inc (NFLX) emerged as a frontrunner today with a sizeable trading volume of 84,833 contracts equaling about 8.5 million shares, which translates to an impressive 349% of NFLX’s average daily trading volume in the last month. The $710 strike call option expiring on September 20, 2024, drew considerable attention with 8,332 contracts changing hands, signifying approximately 833,200 NFLX shares on the move. The chart below traces NFLX’s trading trajectory over the past year, with the $710 strike standing out boldly in orange.

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Apple Inc (AAPL)

Among the giants of the tech industry, Apple Inc (AAPL) showed its prowess in the options arena today with a significant volume of 1.1 million contracts, representing an impressive 110.6 million shares or approximately 243.6% of AAPL’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 45.4 million shares. The $230 strike call option expiring on September 20, 2024, stood out with 87,997 contracts traded, corresponding to roughly 8.8 million AAPL shares in motion. The chart below illustrates AAPL’s trading performance over the last year, with the $230 strike shining brightly in orange.

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