Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Expedia Group Inc (EXPE), where a total of 14,354 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 61.6% of EXPE's average daily trading volume over the past month of 2.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $160 strike call option expiring January 20, 2023, with 2,954 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 295,400 underlying shares of EXPE. Below is a chart showing EXPE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $160 strike highlighted in orange:

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Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) saw options trading volume of 10,866 contracts, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares or approximately 55.2% of LYV's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.0 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $105 strike call option expiring October 15, 2021, with 3,254 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 325,400 underlying shares of LYV. Below is a chart showing LYV's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $105 strike highlighted in orange:

And Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) options are showing a volume of 31,501 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 47.6% of LUV's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $52.50 strike call option expiring November 19, 2021, with 3,170 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 317,000 underlying shares of LUV. Below is a chart showing LUV's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange: