Significant Friday Options Trading: HUT, UBER, WSO

Uber Options Trading: Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) experienced a significant options trading volume of 124,314 contracts, equating to about 12.4 million underlying shares, with notable activity in the $81 strike call option expiring December 26, 2025.

Watsco Options Trading: Watsco Inc. (WSO) also saw considerable options trading, with 2,389 contracts traded, representing approximately 238,900 underlying shares, particularly in the $310 strike call option expiring August 21, 2026.

Trading Volume Comparison: The options trading volumes for both UBER and WSO represent over 50% of their respective average daily trading volumes over the past month, indicating heightened investor interest.

Further Information: For additional details on available options expirations for UBER, WSO, or HUT, resources can be found at StockOptionsChannel.com.

Put Contract Overview: The $320.00 put contract has a bid of $7.50, allowing investors to buy shares at a cost basis of $312.50, which is a 4% discount from the current price of $333.15. There is a 65% chance the contract may expire worthless, offering a potential 2.34% return on cash commitment.

Call Contract Overview: The $340.00 call contract has a bid of $12.20, and if shares are purchased at $333.15 and the call is sold, it could yield a 5.72% return if the stock is called away by January 2026. There is a 53% chance this contract may also expire worthless, providing a potential 3.66% additional return.

Volatility Insights: The implied volatility for the put contract is 33% and for the call contract is 36%, while the actual trailing twelve-month volatility is calculated at 32%.

YieldBoost Concept: Both the put and call contracts offer a "YieldBoost," with the put providing a 15.01% annualized return if it expires worthless, and the call offering a 23.45% annualized return under similar conditions.