Fiserv Inc (FI) and Datadog Inc (DDOG) are experiencing unusually high options trading volumes today, indicating significant investor activity. FI's options volume reached 34,334 contracts, representing 70.4% of its average daily share volume, with a notable concentration in the $160 strike call expiring December 2025. Similarly, DDOG saw 30,292 options contracts traded, equivalent to 68.5% of its average daily share volume, driven by high interest in the $220 strike call expiring January 2026. This elevated activity suggests strategic positioning or speculative interest in these long-dated contracts.
Fiserv Inc (Symbol: FI) saw options trading volume of 34,334 contracts, representing approximately 3.4 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of FI's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $160 strike call option expiring December 19, 2025, with 14,070 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares of FI. Below is a chart showing FI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $160 strike highlighted in orange: And Datadog Inc (Symbol: DDOG) options are showing a volume of 30,292 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 68.5% of DDOG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $220 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 2,376 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 237,600 underlying shares of DDOG. Below is a chart showing DDOG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $220 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for UAL options, FI options, or DDOG options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 » Also see: Real Estate Dividend Stocks Institutional Holders of PWP GIS Technical Analysis The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Fiserv Inc (FI) and Datadog Inc (DDOG) are exhibiting significantly elevated options trading volumes, signaling heightened investor interest and potential strategic positioning. FI recorded 34,334 contracts traded, representing 70.4% of its average daily share volume, while DDOG saw 30,292 contracts, equivalent to 68.5% of its average daily share volume over the past month. A notable concentration of activity for FI is observed in the $160 strike call option expiring December 19, 2025, with 14,070 contracts trading today. Similarly, Datadog’s options activity is highlighted by 2,376 contracts for the $220 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026. This surge in long-dated call option volume suggests that some market participants are taking either speculative or strategic positions, anticipating future price appreciation for both companies. Despite this increased derivatives activity, the general sentiment signals for both FI and DDOG remain neutral, indicating no immediate, overt bullish or bearish catalysts are identified within the market. The pronounced interest in specific, out-of-the-money call strikes with extended expirations points to a longer-term directional view rather than short-term tactical plays. This could imply a belief in sustained growth trajectories or potential M&A considerations that are not yet public, warranting closer scrutiny from institutional investors.
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