HDFC Asset Management Sees 3,087 Contracts in Rs 5,600 Strike Puts Traded

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company, operating within the capital markets industry, has seen significant trading activity in its put options with expiry set for October 28, 2025.
Notably, the put option with a strike price of Rs 5,600 recorded 3,087 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 424.48 lakhs, while the Rs 5,500 strike price option saw 2,689 contracts traded with a turnover of Rs 221.84 lakhs. The open interest for these options stands at 1,046 and 1,082 contracts, respectively, indicating ongoing interest among traders.

The underlying stock, HDFCAMC, is currently valued at Rs 5,683.50, which is approximately 4.95% away from its 52-week high of Rs 5,927.50. However, the stock has underperformed its sector by 1.94% today, with a one-day return of -1.72%. It touched an intraday low of Rs 5,560.50, reflecting a decline of 3.53%.

Despite these fluctuations, the stock remains liquid enough for trading, with a delivery volume of 4.71 lakhs on October 15, marking an 84.89% increase against the five-day average. The stock's performance metrics indicate it is trading above its 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it is below the 20-day and 50-day averages.

In summary, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd is witnessing notable activity in its put options, reflecting a complex interplay of market dynamics and investor behavior.