AU Small Finance Bank Sees 3,892 Put Contracts at Rs 820 Strike Amid 52-Week High

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the market today, particularly in the options segment, with a focus on put options. The underlying stock, AUBANK, has seen significant activity with 3,892 contracts traded, resulting in a turnover of Rs 212.27 lakhs. The put options have a strike price of Rs 820 and are set to expire on October 28, 2025, with an open interest of 609 contracts.
Today, AU Small Finance Bank reached a new 52-week high of Rs 857.20, reflecting an 8.17% increase from the previous close. The stock has outperformed its sector by 5.69%, indicating a positive shift in market sentiment. After two consecutive days of decline, the stock has shown a trend reversal, opening with a gain of 3.22%.

In terms of performance metrics, AU Small Finance Bank is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a strong upward momentum. The stock's liquidity remains robust, with a delivery volume of 34.58 lakhs on October 17, marking a 230.5% increase compared to the 5-day average.

With a market capitalization of Rs 62,874.79 crore, AU Small Finance Bank continues to demonstrate resilience and activity in the financial markets. The day's return stands at 6.34%, significantly higher than the sector's return of 0.16% and the Sensex's return of 0.50%. Overall, the stock's performance today highlights its active trading status and market position.