BSE Ltd Sees Surge in Active Put Options: 26,664 Contracts at Rs 7,000 Strike

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the capital markets sector, has seen significant activity in its put options today, particularly with an expiry date set for May 29, 2025. The stock's underlying value stands at Rs 6,988.50, with notable trading in various strike prices. The most active put option was at a strike price of Rs 7,000, where 26,664 contracts were traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 5,561.45 lakhs and an open interest of 5,557 contracts.
Other active puts included the Rs 6,500 strike price with 15,369 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 1,104.56 lakhs, and the Rs 6,000 strike price with 8,811 contracts and a turnover of Rs 274.10 lakhs. The Rs 7,250 put option also saw 8,492 contracts traded, contributing to a turnover of Rs 2,673.54 lakhs.

Despite this activity, BSE Ltd's stock performance today underperformed the sector by 4%, with a one-day return of -4.19%. The stock remains above its 20, 50, 100, and 200-day moving averages but is below its 5-day moving average. Additionally, investor participation has declined, with delivery volume falling by 6.43% compared to the 5-day average. Overall, BSE Ltd continues to be a focal point in the capital markets, reflecting a complex interplay of trading dynamics.