S&P 500 Options Watch: Elevated Trading Intensity in EBAY, INTC, and TKO

EBAY Leads Derivatives Activity

eBay Inc. (EBAY) dominated options market activity with 33,163 contracts traded so far, translating to roughly 3.3 million shares of the underlying stock. This represents a substantial 74.6% surge relative to EBAY’s typical monthly average of 4.4 million shares per day. The most significant concentration emerged around the $95 strike call option set to expire on January 09, 2026, which alone accounted for 12,474 contracts—approximately 1.2 million underlying shares. Over the past year, this particular strike level has demonstrated notable interest patterns reflected in the historical trading data.

INTC Surges Past Average Volume Benchmarks

Intel Corp (INTC) showed compelling derivatives demand with 1.0 million option contracts exchanged during the session, representing approximately 102.5 million shares equivalent. This marked a dramatic 152.8% increase compared to INTC’s established monthly baseline of 67.1 million shares. The $46 strike call expiring January 09, 2026 captured outsized attention, with 67,237 contracts (about 6.7 million underlying shares) trading throughout the period. The twelve-month historical performance chart highlights this strike’s extended relevance in the market.

TKO Group: Understanding the Market Dynamics

TKO Group Holdings Inc. (TKO)—meaning the sports and entertainment company combining legitimate business segments—registered 17,292 option contracts with a notional value of approximately 1.7 million shares. Though this translated to 146.7% of TKO’s typical 1.2 million daily volume, the activity concentrated heavily in the $190 strike put option expiring April 17, 2026, which saw 8,563 contracts (representing 856,300 underlying shares) trade during the session. The trailing twelve-month performance data reveals the consistent importance of this strike level.

Market Context

Across these three S&P 500 constituents, options activity indicated substantial investor positioning and hedging appetite. Each underlying stock demonstrated trading volumes that substantially outpaced normal baseline expectations, suggesting elevated market engagement with these particular securities’ derivative instruments. For comprehensive analysis of available expirations and additional option chain details, market participants can reference detailed option data resources. Market observers may also review performance metrics and fund composition data for additional context.

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