US options trading hit a record 112 million contracts during the November 5 rout
Clearing data showed just over half were puts as the Nasdaq 100 fell more than 6%.
Leaked on 06 November 2026
More than 112 million US options contracts changed hands on November 5, the busiest day on record, according to clearing data cited by AInvest. unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) flagged the record on X.
AInvest reports the volume was about 53% above October's daily average and just over half were puts. The Nasdaq 100 posted its worst session since March 2020, and the S&P 500 lost 4.4%. OptionsPilot also covered the clearing figures.
Whether the hedging continues is not known.