Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Biomea Fusion Inc (BMEA), where a total of 5,947 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 594,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 72.1% of BMEA's average daily trading volume over the past month of 824,325 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $10 strike call option expiring January 17, 2025, with 2,127 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 212,700 underlying shares of BMEA. Below is a chart showing BMEA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $10 strike highlighted in orange:

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Eli Lilly (LLY) saw options trading volume of 19,485 contracts, representing approximately 1.9 million underlying shares or approximately 67.2% of LLY's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $1000 strike call option expiring November 15, 2024, with 1,670 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 167,000 underlying shares of LLY. Below is a chart showing LLY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $1000 strike highlighted in orange:

And Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN) saw options trading volume of 10,811 contracts, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares or approximately 63.3% of ASPN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $30 strike call option expiring October 18, 2024, with 2,206 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 220,600 underlying shares of ASPN. Below is a chart showing ASPN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $30 strike highlighted in orange: