On February 12, Eastern Time, Apple options saw a total of 1552140 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 54% and puts making up 45%.
Apple has 4626000 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 60% and puts making up 39%.
The top volume gainer was the 260 dollars Put option expiring on February 13, 2026, with 67519 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. February 13, Tech stocks, including Apple, faced a broad sell-off due to concerns over AI competition and lower margins. The odds of a rate cut also decreased, adding to the pressure. Source: MarketWatch

2. February 13, Apple's stock was impacted by regulatory scrutiny over its Apple News app and delays in the Siri upgrade. These issues contributed to the largest single-day drop since April 2025. Source: Reuters

3. February 12, Analysts urged investors to diversify away from tech stocks, citing high valuations and heavy capital expenditure. This rotation away from tech affected Apple's stock. Source: InvezzTech sector faces AI competition and regulatory scrutiny.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On February 12, Eastern Time, Apple options saw a total of 1552140 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 54% and puts making up 45%.

- On February 12, Apple options trading reached 1,552,140 contracts, with call options at 54% and put options at 45%.  
- Notably, the largest volume increase came from put options with a strike price of $260, expiring on February 13, amounting to 67,519 contracts.  
- Recent news includes Apple's delayed Siri upgrade under regulatory scrutiny leading to a 5% stock drop, UBS downgrading the tech sector rating, and Bernstein increasing Apple's target price to $340 despite challenges.

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