DLF Ltd. Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 9,326 Contracts Traded at Rs 800 Strike

DLF Ltd., a prominent player in the realty sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in terms of put options today. The company’s underlying stock is currently valued at Rs 794.55, with a notable expiry date for the put options set for July 31, 2025. The strike price for these puts is Rs 800, and today, 9,326 contracts were traded, resulting in a turnover of approximately Rs 623.98 lakhs. Open interest stands at 1,075 contracts, indicating a significant level of activity in this option type.
In terms of performance, DLF has underperformed its sector by 1.3%, with the stock experiencing a consecutive decline over the past five days, resulting in a total drop of 6.5%. The stock reached an intraday low of Rs 796, reflecting a decrease of 3.67%. The weighted average price suggests that more volume was traded closer to this low price point. While the stock remains above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, it is currently below its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages.

Investor participation has seen a rise, with delivery volume increasing by 60.01% compared to the 5-day average, totaling 16.53 lakhs on July 25. The liquidity of DLF is adequate for trading, with a trade size of Rs 4.07 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, DLF Ltd. continues to attract attention in the market, reflecting the dynamics of the real estate sector amidst fluctuating performance metrics.