Unusual Options Activity
VAL Unusual Options Activity - Valaris Limited Common Shares
- Last active day
- August 20, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 2
- Biggest recent print
- Call $85.0000 · $4.3M
AI summary
On August 20, 2026, Valaris Limited (VAL) experienced notable options activity with a significant call transaction. A single print was recorded for a call option with a strike price of $85, set to expire on December 18, 2026. The premium for this call was approximately $4,340,000, indicating a strong interest in this particular option. The volume to open interest ratio for this transaction stands at 4.0, suggesting that the volume is notably higher than the existing open interest, which may indicate a fresh position being established. In contrast, no put options were traded during this session. Over the past 30 days, VAL has seen activity on two separate days, highlighting a potential increase in interest or volatility surrounding the stock. Overall, this transaction reflects a significant commitment to the bullish side of VAL's options market.
AI-generated summary
VAL was last active on August 20, 2026.
Prints on August 20, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL | Call | $85.0000 | 12/18/26 (121d) | 4.0× | $4.3M | 48% |
History
- 2026-08-201 prints$4.3M calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-191 prints$4.3M calls$0K puts
- 2026-05-181 prints$650K calls$0K puts
- 2026-04-141 prints$646K calls$0K puts
- 2026-04-061 prints$217K calls$0K puts
- 2026-02-181 prints$0K calls$1.1M puts
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