BSE Ltd Sees 8,829 Active Put Options at Rs 5,500 Strike Price

BSE Ltd, a prominent player in the Finance/NBFC sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company’s put options, set to expire on April 24, 2025, have seen significant trading activity, with 8,829 contracts exchanged at a turnover of approximately Rs 577.75 lakhs. The strike price for these puts is set at Rs 5,500, while the underlying stock is currently valued at Rs 5,961.50.
In terms of performance, BSE is trading close to its 52-week high, just 2.74% away from Rs 6,133.40. The stock's performance today aligns with sector trends, although it recorded a slight one-day return of -0.34%, compared to a sector return of 0.35% and a Sensex return of 0.12%. Notably, BSE is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend.

Investor participation has also increased, with a delivery volume of 728,000 shares on April 15, reflecting a rise of 9.28% against the 5-day average. The stock's liquidity remains robust, accommodating trade sizes of approximately Rs 35.37 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, BSE Ltd continues to demonstrate significant activity and resilience in the market.