Notable open interest changes for January 5th

Wednesday’s total option volume of 47.4 million contracts resulted in net open interest growth of 5.22 million calls and 5.17 million puts. General Electric (GE), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba (BABA) and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) saw the greatest growth. Top five new positions opened include 61k Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Jan-25 1 puts, 60k Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Jan-25 2 puts, 58k Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Jan-23 4.5 puts, 50k Luminar Technologies (LAZR) Jan-23 5.5 calls and 50k Peloton Interactive (PTON) Jan-25 22 calls.