Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) is experiencing significant options trading activity today, with 22,383 contracts exchanged, equating to about 2.2 million underlying shares. This volume represents 53.6% of NVAX’s average daily trading over the past month. Notably, the $8.50 strike call option set to expire on April 10, 2026, has drawn particular interest, accounting for 14,183 contracts, or approximately 1.4 million underlying shares.
Similarly, Datadog Inc. (DDOG) is also seeing heightened options activity, with 22,499 contracts traded, approximately 52.7% of its average daily volume. The $75 strike put option expiring on May 15, 2026, has garnered significant attention, with 9,240 contracts exchanged, representing around 924,000 underlying shares.
For market professionals, the surge in options volume for both NVAX and DDOG indicates heightened investor interest and potential volatility, which could impact stock performance and trading strategies in the near term.
Source: nasdaq.com