Microsoft, Alphabet, and Block See Noteworthy Option Activity
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 7:34 pm ET1min read
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For Microsoft, a total of 152,497 contracts have been traded so far today, which is approximately 78.2% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. Notably, the $510 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 12,128 contracts traded, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares of MSFT.
Alphabet Inc has seen 299,244 contracts traded, which is about 72.3% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. The $185 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 46,139 contracts traded, representing approximately 4.6 million underlying shares of GOOGL.
Block Inc has seen 52,252 contracts traded, which is about 75.3% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. The $66 strike put option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 3,355 contracts traded, representing approximately 335,500 underlying shares of XYZ.
These high volumes suggest increased investor interest and speculation in the near-term performance of these companies' stocks. Investors should monitor these options trading activities, as they can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price movements.
References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/noteworthy-wednesday-option-activity-msft-xyz-googl
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alphabet-googl-earnings-expected-grow-140023733.html
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-world-investment-advisors-takes-261000-position-in-hr-block-inc-nysehrb-2025-07-11/
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Block Inc options are experiencing high trading volumes, with Microsoft's $510 strike call option and Alphabet's $185 strike call option seeing particularly high activity. These volumes represent a significant portion of each company's average daily trading volume, with Microsoft's volume at 78.2% and Alphabet's at 72.3%. Block Inc's $66 strike put option is also seeing high trading activity.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), and Block Inc (XYZ) are experiencing notable options trading activity, with particularly high volumes in specific strike options. This activity is significant, as it represents a substantial portion of each company's average daily trading volume.For Microsoft, a total of 152,497 contracts have been traded so far today, which is approximately 78.2% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. Notably, the $510 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 12,128 contracts traded, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares of MSFT.
Alphabet Inc has seen 299,244 contracts traded, which is about 72.3% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. The $185 strike call option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 46,139 contracts traded, representing approximately 4.6 million underlying shares of GOOGL.
Block Inc has seen 52,252 contracts traded, which is about 75.3% of its average daily trading volume over the past month [1]. The $66 strike put option expiring on July 18, 2025, has seen 3,355 contracts traded, representing approximately 335,500 underlying shares of XYZ.
These high volumes suggest increased investor interest and speculation in the near-term performance of these companies' stocks. Investors should monitor these options trading activities, as they can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price movements.
References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/noteworthy-wednesday-option-activity-msft-xyz-googl
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alphabet-googl-earnings-expected-grow-140023733.html
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-world-investment-advisors-takes-261000-position-in-hr-block-inc-nysehrb-2025-07-11/
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