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Friday's unusual options activity showed heavy volume in lululemon (LULU), VF Corp. (VFC), and Zscaler (ZS). LULU saw large long-dated put trades at $100, VFC had concentrated puts near $14, while ZS featured calls at $180. These patterns suggest distinct hedging and positioning strategies worth monitoring.

Friday's notable S&P 500 options activity saw SanDisk (SNDK) and AMD with heavy high-strike call volume, while Fair Isaac (FICO) showed elevated put contracts. These flows, large relative to average share volume, highlight trader focus on specific strikes and expirations, signaling varied strategies from upside speculation to downside protection.

Edison International (EIX) shareholders can boost income by selling April 2027 covered calls at a $62.50 strike, earning a $4.10 premium that adds about 12% annualized income. Combined with dividends, this strategy yields up to 18.2%, capping upside but providing cash flow and partial downside protection.

New December 2028 CVS Health options offer long-term income and price strategies: selling a $90 put provides premium income with a lower effective entry price, while a $105 covered call generates premium with capped upside. Both reflect volatility aligned with recent stock behavior.

Unusual options volume surged Thursday in Russell 3000 stocks Cracker Barrel (CBRL), Ultragenyx (RARE), and PG&E (PCG), with contracts exceeding average daily share volumes by over 145%. These spikes highlight significant market positioning and hedging interest around key strike prices.