Top 20 Equity Options Traded
in June 2025
July 3, 2025
U.S. stock markets surged in June, with the Dow Jones rising 4.3%, the S&P 500 gaining over 5%, and the Nasdaq climbing more than 6%, each notching fresh record highs. Investor sentiment was lifted by easing geopolitical tensions—most notably a de-escalation between Israel and Iran after a 12-day war—and renewed optimism around interest rate cuts, with the Federal Reserve signaling two possible reductions later in the year.
The tech sector led the rally as AI momentum reignited. Nvidia soared 17% in June, recovering sharply from its spring correction, while AMD gained nearly 9% after unveiling its Helios AI rack system. IBM and Micron also saw double-digit gains, benefiting from increased demand in semiconductors and AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs jumped 18% on strong earnings and a share buyback announcement, and Nike rose 17% on solid quarterly results.
Consumer-facing stocks were mixed. Caterpillar advanced 11.5% on signs of an industrial rebound, but Procter & Gamble and McDonald’s both lagged, down about 6–7% each as consumer discretionary spending showed signs of softening. In luxury and cosmetics, Estée Lauder posted a notable 10.8% gain amid a rebound in global retail trends.
Overall, June capped a strong Q2 recovery following the spring “Liberation Day” sell-off. The combination of dovish Fed guidance, calming global headlines, and a reinvigorated tech trade powered markets to new highs. However, a cooling labor market—marked by slower job creation—and persistent trade risks mean volatility could return in the second half of the year.
The chart below visualizes ETF performance related on the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P indices for the month of June 2025.
Below are the most active 20 equity symbols based on the number of option trades in eOption accounts in June 2025. Note that we do not make trade recommendations and are sharing this solely for your interest.
- Tesla (TSLA): Rebounded mid‑month on robotaxi launch and China battery deal, despite political volatility
- Nvidia (NVDA): Hit record highs and reclaimed No. 1 market cap on surging AI chip demand
- Apple (AAPL): Steady gains from Vision Pro momentum and AI integration buzz
- Booking Holdings (BKNG): Climbed on strong summer travel demand and upbeat earnings guidance.
- CoreWeave (CRWV): Volatile month, investor enthusiasm over its AI‑infrastructure role offset valuation concerns.
- AutoZone (AZO): Resilient performance as auto‑parts demand stayed robust amid softer consumer spending.
- Netflix (NFLX): Pulled back slightly despite solid subscriber growth and strong content performance .
- Boeing (BA): Soared on a rebound in aircraft orders and easing supply‑chain bottlenecks.
- Palantir (PLTR): Surged on government contract wins and expanded AI offerings.
- Meta Platforms (META): Modest pullback even as Threads usage grew and Reality Labs losses narrowed
- Amazon (AMZN): Flat performance despite AWS recovery and early Prime Day buzz .
- MicroStrategy (MSTR): Lifted by Bitcoin's rebound and continued bullish crypto stance.
- Robinhood (HOOD): Jumped on renewed retail trading and credit-card launch
- Hims & Hers Health (HIMS): Edged higher with strength in subscriptions and telehealth growth.
- SoFi (SOFI): Slipped amid fintech uncertainty over student‑loan policy.
- Intel (INTC): Modest gain driven by optimism on AI chip roadmap and foundry build‑out.
- Sunrun (RUN): Declined as lingering high rates pressured residential solar installs.
- Alphabet (GOOGL): Rose on Gemini AI momentum and record YouTube ad revenue .
- Costco (COST): Held firm thanks to sticky membership trends and inflation‑resistant sales.
- Broadcom (AVGO): Advanced after robust AI‑chip sales and VMware‑integration news.
Can July continue the positive trend? We’ll pick up the story in next month’s report.
Stay informed and trade well.
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