Daily Options Tracker | Alibaba fell 7.09% in the last trading session, multiple Put options doubled in value, significant divergence seen among major options traders

Index Options

On March 18 Eastern Time, trading volume in the US stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.14 million contracts traded. The put/call ratio rose to 1.04.

Single Stock Options

$Oracle (ORCL.US)$Closed up 1.71%, with 573,000 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 4.35. Oracle partnered with NVIDIA to launch GPU-accelerated vector search technology and received buy ratings from multiple analysts.

Observing unusual large options orders, there is divergence among major investors.

$Alibaba (BABA.US)$Closed down 7.09%, with 669,200 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 1.89. Alibaba's third-quarter revenue grew 2% to 284.8 billion yuan, but net profit fell 67%, missing expectations.

Observing this Friday's expiring put options, several positions doubled in gains.

Observing unusual large options trades, there is intense bullish and bearish competition.

Options Volume Leaderboard

Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume,$Oracle (ORCL.US)$The put/call volume ratio reached a high of 4.35.

The highest put/call open interest ratio is$Micron Technology (MU.US)$, reaching 1.27. Micron Technology reported better-than-expected earnings but investor concerns about oversupply in 2027 were triggered by a significant increase in capital expenditures.

Top 10 US stock options by trading volume

Top 10 US ETFs by options trading volume

Implied volatility leaderboard (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option volume > 100,000)

$Ondas (ONDS.US)$Implied volatility was the highest at 122.20%, increasing by 2.40% from the previous trading day. Ondas and Heidelberg established the ONBERG joint venture to expand drone defense operations in Europe.

$Lucid Group (LCID.US)$Implied volatility increased the most, reaching 99.58%, up 10.30% from the previous trading day. Lucid appointed former Pfizer R&D head Rod MacKenzie as chairman to drive global growth.

Top 10 US stocks by options volatility (market cap > $10 billion and options trading volume > 100,000 contracts)

Top 10 US ETFs by implied volatility (market cap > $10 billion)

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Risk Warning

An option is a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price at any time on or before a specific date. The price of an option is influenced by several factors including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility.

Implied volatility reflects the market’s expectation of the future volatility of an option over a certain period. It is data derived inversely from the BS option pricing model and is generally considered an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate higher volatility, they may be willing to pay more for options to hedge risks, resulting in higher implied volatility.

Traders and investors use implied volatility to assess the attractiveness of option prices, identify potential mispricing, and manage risk exposure.

Disclaimer
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee for any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may prevent these orders from being executed. You might be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Option trading involves extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should read carefully before engaging in any options trading strategy.Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。

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