Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG), where a total of 59,399 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 5.9 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 112% of EOG's average daily trading volume over the past month of 5.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $29 strike call option expiring January 21, 2022, with 13,710 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares of EOG. Below is a chart showing EOG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $29 strike highlighted in orange:

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Staar Surgical Co. (STAA) saw options trading volume of 3,793 contracts, representing approximately 379,300 underlying shares or approximately 109.6% of STAA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 346,135 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $115 strike put option expiring November 19, 2021, with 1,455 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 145,500 underlying shares of STAA. Below is a chart showing STAA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange:

And BJ's Restaurants Inc (BJRI) saw options trading volume of 3,264 contracts, representing approximately 326,400 underlying shares or approximately 103.1% of BJRI's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 316,670 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $30 strike put option expiring November 19, 2021, with 1,520 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 152,000 underlying shares of BJRI. Below is a chart showing BJRI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $30 strike highlighted in orange: