Daily Options Tracker | Oracle rebounds from the bottom, multiple call options surge over fourfold; Apple oscillates at highs, intense tug-of-war between bulls and bears among major options players

Index Options

On February 9 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. index options market declined, with a total of 5.52 million contracts traded. The put/call ratio fell to 1.02.

As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following characteristics: peak put option volume at 6,960 points, peak call option volume at 7,000 points.

Single Stock Options

$Oracle (ORCL.US)$Closed up 9.64%, with 482,900 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio dropped to 0.68. D.A. Davidson upgraded Oracle's rating from Neutral to Buy, sending its share price surging by 9.6%.

Looking at this Friday's expiring call options, multiple contracts have surged more than fourfold.

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

$Apple (AAPL.US)$Closed down 1.17%, with 1,101,100 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio dropped to 0.38. Apple expanded CarPlay support to include third-party AI chatbots and acquired the Israeli AI startup Q.AI.

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

Options Volume Leaderboard

Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume,$Tesla (TSLA.US)$The highest put/call volume ratio reached 0.75. Tesla is investing $20 billion to pivot towards AI and robotics, while executive Raj Jegannathan has departed.

The highest put/call open interest ratio is$Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$Reaching 0.99. AMD appointed former Salesforce Chief Marketing Officer Ariel Kelman as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

Top 10 Most Actively Traded US Stock Options

Top 10 US Stock ETF Options by Trading Volume

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

$Eos Energy (EOSE.US)$The implied volatility was the highest, reaching 132.31%, increasing by 1.89% from the previous trading day. Eos Energy saw active options trading, with 123,600 contracts traded in a single day, and over 90% of them being call options.

$Core Scientific (CORZ.US)$The implied volatility increased the most, reaching 117.27%, up 8.49% from the previous trading day. Core Scientific’s stock price rose 4.82% to $17.62, with active options trading reaching 186,000 contracts.

Top 10 most volatile US stock options (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option trading volume > 100,000 contracts)

Top 10 US Stock ETFs by Implied Volatility (Criteria: Market Cap > $100 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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