HDFC Asset Management Sees Surge in Call Options: 12,639 Contracts at Rs 5400 Strike

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The company, operating within the capital markets sector, has seen significant trading activity in call options with expiry set for July 31, 2025. Notably, the call option with a strike price of Rs 5500 recorded 12,044 contracts traded, generating a turnover of approximately Rs 1,575.17 lakhs, while the Rs 5400 strike price option saw 12,639 contracts traded with a turnover of around Rs 2,482.81 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 2,121 and 1,096, respectively.
The underlying stock, HDFCAMC, reached a new 52-week and all-time high of Rs 5468.5 today, reflecting a 2.15% increase. Over the past three days, the stock has gained 7.08%, outperforming its sector by 2.16%. It is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend. The stock's liquidity remains robust, with a delivery volume of 5.09 lakhs on July 16, marking a 75.36% increase compared to the 5-day average.

In summary, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd is experiencing notable trading activity and performance metrics, highlighting its strong position in the capital markets sector.