BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Active Call Options: 19,052 Contracts Traded at Rs 8000 Strike

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s call options, set to expire on May 29, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 8000, saw significant trading activity, with 19,052 contracts exchanged, resulting in a turnover of Rs 821.52 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 6,925 contracts, indicating a robust interest among traders.
Currently, BSE's underlying value is Rs 7281.5, positioning it 4.66% away from its 52-week high of Rs 7588. Despite this activity, the stock has underperformed its sector by 2.59% today, with a 1-day return of -1.61%. In contrast, the sector and Sensex recorded returns of 0.76% and 0.43%, respectively.

BSE's moving averages reflect a mixed performance; while it is above the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, it is currently below the 5-day moving average. Notably, the stock has seen rising investor participation, with a delivery volume of 7.27 lakhs on May 20, up 6.44% from the 5-day average. With a market capitalization of Rs 98,371.23 crore, BSE remains a significant entity in the capital markets landscape.