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Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Visa Inc (Symbol: V), where a total volume of 28,184 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 2.8 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 48.8% of V's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 5.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $282.50 strike call option expiring February 16, 2024, with 2,754 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 275,400 underlying shares of V. Below is a chart showing V's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $282.50 strike highlighted in orange:

American Financial Group Inc (Symbol: AFG) saw options trading volume of 1,864 contracts, representing approximately 186,400 underlying shares or approximately 48.1% of AFG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 387,690 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $137.50 strike put option expiring March 15, 2024, with 490 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 49,000 underlying shares of AFG. Below is a chart showing AFG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $137.50 strike highlighted in orange:

And Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (Symbol: SPB) options are showing a volume of 1,872 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 187,200 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 47.7% of SPB's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 392,425 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $75 strike call option expiring February 16, 2024, with 900 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 90,000 underlying shares of SPB. Below is a chart showing SPB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $75 strike highlighted in orange:

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