On December 12, Eastern Time, Direxion Semicon Bear 3X options saw a total of 84417 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 80% and puts making up 19%.
Direxion Semicon Bear 3X has 609941 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 71% and puts making up 31%.
The top volume gainer was the 3 dollars Call option expiring on December 19, 2025, with 18475 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. December 15, the U.S. bond market was influenced by discussions on potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which led to increased market volatility and pressure on tech and chip stocks. This contributed to the surge in SOXS as investors sought to hedge against potential downturns in the semiconductor sector.

2. December 12, the semiconductor industry saw a significant revenue increase in Q3 2025, reaching $216.3 billion, marking a 14.5% growth. This positive industry performance likely influenced investor sentiment towards semiconductor-related stocks, including SOXS.

3. December 12, reports indicated that China is considering a substantial $70 billion incentive plan to support its domestic chip manufacturing industry. This geopolitical development added to the uncertainty in the global semiconductor market, impacting stocks like SOXS.Semiconductor industry revenue hit $216.3 billion in Q3 2025.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On December 12, Eastern Time, Direxion Semicon Bear 3X options saw a total of 84417 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 80% and puts making up 19%.

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