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# Trending | AAOI Plummets 15% on Tuesday, Some Put options Soar 1400%

On August 18, Eastern Time, Applied Optoelectronics options saw a total of 71084 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 59% and puts making up 40%.

Applied Optoelectronics has 336587 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 49% and puts making up 50%.

The top volume gainer was the 148 dollars Call option expiring on August 21, 2026, with 4514 contracts traded.

On the news front, AAOI fell sharply Tuesday to $131.41 on 14.65M volume. The drop fueled heavy put buying, with some contracts jumping 1400%, reflecting intense bearish positioning and profit-taking.

Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-08-19/ST_US_AAOI_en.png)

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