The most traded options by volume on PetSmart are the Mar $70 strike calls after some 3,600 of the contracts appear to have been purchased most at a premium of $0.90 each. Buyers of the $70 calls stand ready to profit at expiration this month in the event that shares in PETM rally another 5.0% over the current price of $67.27 to exceed the breakeven point at $70.90. Shares in PetSmart last traded above $70.90 back on January 3rd.
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