Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (LIND), where a total of 2,015 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 201,500 underlying shares. That amounts to about 88.2% of LIND's average daily trading volume over the past month of 228,575 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $17.50 strike call option expiring November 19, 2021, with 2,001 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 200,100 underlying shares of LIND. Below is a chart showing LIND's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $17.50 strike highlighted in orange:

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eHealth Inc (EHTH) options are showing a volume of 4,045 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 404,500 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 84.2% of EHTH's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 480,670 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $35 strike put option expiring October 15, 2021, with 1,022 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 102,200 underlying shares of EHTH. Below is a chart showing EHTH's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $35 strike highlighted in orange:

And Golden Entertainment Inc (GDEN) saw options trading volume of 2,091 contracts, representing approximately 209,100 underlying shares or approximately 80% of GDEN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 261,305 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $40 strike call option expiring December 17, 2021, with 500 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 50,000 underlying shares of GDEN. Below is a chart showing GDEN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $40 strike highlighted in orange: