MSFT Options Volume Surges Past 400K Contracts on Heavy July Trading

Microsoft (MSFT) experienced a sharp spike in options activity on June 30, with 400,559 contracts traded—equal to 40.1 million shares and 82.3% of its average daily volume. The surge follows the listing of new July 15 expirations earlier in the day, where Stock Options Channel highlighted attractive YieldBoost candidates including the $365 put and $375 covered call. The most active single contract was the July 1 $375 call. The activity signals heightened speculative or hedging interest ahead of near-term expirations rather than any fundamental catalyst.