3 Stocks Call Traders Are Targeting Today

YPF SA (NYSE:YPF) is seeing a surge in bullish options activity today. So far, 31,000 calls have crossed the tape, compared to just 27 puts. Overall options volume is running at 10.3 times the usual daily amount, while call volume is 37 times the intraday norm. The January 2027 60-strike call is the most popular, followed by the April 65 call, with new positions opening at the latter. YPF stock was last seen up 0.9% at $56.58.

CG Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:CGON) is also attracting an unusual amount of attention in the options pits. Roughly 16,000 calls have traded so far, compared to just 206 puts. Total options volume is running at 39.1 times the usual daily amount, with call volume coming in at 191 times what's typically seen at this point. The October 75 call is the most active contract, with new positions opening there. CGON stock is up 0.8% at $72.64 at last check.

Ivanhoe Electric Inc (NYSE:IE) is rounding out today's call-heavy names with more than 15,000 calls have exchanged hands, compared to just 66 puts. Total options volume is running at 7.9 times the usual daily amount, while call volume is 33 times the intraday average. The October 12.50 call is seeing most of this attention, with new positions opening there. IE stock was last seen up 5% at $10.87.