Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Sees 10,121 Active Call Options at Rs 5,000 Strike Price

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has emerged as one of the most active stocks today. The company’s call options, set to expire on July 31, 2025, have seen significant trading activity, with 10,121 contracts traded at a strike price of Rs 5,000. This activity has generated a turnover of Rs 2,154.71 lakhs, while open interest stands at 6,588 contracts, indicating robust market engagement.
In terms of performance metrics, HAL has outperformed its sector by 0.71%, with a 1-day return of 0.85%, compared to the sector's 0.12% and the Sensex's 0.28%. The underlying value of HAL is currently at Rs 4,943.3. Notably, the stock is trading above its 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, although it remains below the 20-day moving average.

Despite this positive performance, there has been a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 52.71% against the 5-day average. Nevertheless, HAL maintains sufficient liquidity for trades, with a capacity for a trade size of Rs 12.85 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, HAL's current activity reflects a dynamic trading environment within the aerospace and defense industry.