An Unusual, Deep In-the-Money Call Options Trade in Microsoft Highlights Its Long Term Value

Trading in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) call options that expire in 2.7 years at a deep in-the-money (ITM) strike price highlights the underlying value of MSFT stock. Using call options like this can be a cheaper way to buy the stock on a long-term basis.

The call options trade shows up in the Barchart Unusual Stock Options Activity report today. The trade shows that 7,000 call options at the $380 strike price for MSFT expiring on Dec. 18, 2026, were traded. The price was $115 on the ask side of the trade.