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Unusual Call Option Volume Spikes for Rocket Lab and Compass Therapeutics

Apr 16, 2026 19:20 UTC
RKLB, CMPX
Short term

Rocket Lab and Compass Therapeutics have seen a surge in call option activity, with volumes exceeding their average daily trading levels. The activity is concentrated in specific strike prices with near-term expirations.

  • RKLB options volume hit 312,719 contracts
  • RKLB activity represents 124.2% of average daily volume
  • High concentration in RKLB $80 calls expiring April 17, 2026
  • CMPX options volume hit 27,391 contracts
  • CMPX activity represents 109.2% of average daily volume
  • High concentration in CMPX $10 calls expiring May 15, 2026

Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) and Compass Therapeutics Inc (CMPX) experienced significant spikes in options trading volume on Thursday, signaling increased speculative interest or hedging activity among market participants. For Rocket Lab, options volume reached 312,719 contracts, representing approximately 31.3 million underlying shares. This activity accounts for 124.2% of the company's average daily trading volume of 25.2 million shares over the past month. Traders showed particular interest in the $80 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, which saw 23,187 contracts traded. Similarly, Compass Therapeutics saw options trading volume of 27,391 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares. This volume represents 109.2% of the company's average daily trading volume of 2.5 million shares over the last 30 days. The most active contract was the $10 strike call option expiring May 15, 2026, with 10,982 contracts traded. While high call volume typically suggests a bullish outlook from options traders, such activity can also be driven by complex hedging strategies. Without an accompanying fundamental announcement, these movements remain purely technical and speculative.

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