[Publishing orders] The market is ups and downs, did your options make or lose?
Index Options
On April 1st Eastern Time, trading volume in the US stock index options market declined, with a total of 7.28 million contracts traded. The put/call ratio fell to 1.08.

Single Stock Options
$Micron Technology (MU.US)$It closed up 8.88% with 892,600 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio dropped to 0.56. Micron Technology's share price surged 9%, as analysts dismissed concerns over the threat posed by Google’s AI technology on memory demand.

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

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

$Nike (NKE.US)$It closed down 15.51% with 665,400 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.90. Nike’s Q3 earnings exceeded expectations, but it lowered its Q4 sales guidance to a decline of 2%-4%, with an expected 20% drop in sales in the Chinese market.

Looking at this Friday's expiring put options, multiple contracts have risen more than sevenfold.

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

Options Volume Leaderboard
Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume,$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$The highest put/call volume ratio reached 1.83. Microsoft plans to invest $5.5 billion by 2029 to build cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Singapore.


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)
$SanDisk (SNDK.US)$Implied VolatilityThe highest increase reached 111.70%, up 0.50% from the previous trading day. SanDisk surged over 9% for two consecutive days, while the memory chip sector rebounded collectively as the market reassessed the impact of AI algorithms on storage demand.

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 assessOption priceattractiveness, identify potential mispricings, 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。
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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