Trending | FCX Surges 7% last Friday, Some Call options Soar 800%
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.On August 21, Eastern Time, Freeport Mcmoran options saw a total of 166737 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 73% and puts making up 26%.
On August 21, Eastern Time, Freeport Mcmoran options saw a total of 166737 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 73% and puts making up 26%.
Freeport Mcmoran has 1204597 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 50% and puts making up 49%.
The top volume gainer was the 75 dollars Put option expiring on August 28, 2026, with 5130 contracts traded.
On the news front, FCX closed at 76.660 on 2026-08-21 with 28,518,342 volume. The price action coincides with an 800% surge in call options, indicating heavy derivatives activity and bullish positioning driving the recent volatility.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

