Surge in ICICI Bank Ltd. Put Options: 4,843 Contracts Trade at Rs 1440 Strike Price

May 27 2025 11:00 AM IST
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ICICI Bank Ltd. has become notably active in the options market, particularly in put options, with significant trading volume and open interest. Despite recent underperformance compared to its sector, the stock remains above key moving averages, indicating a complex market environment influencing investor behavior.
ICICI Bank Ltd., a prominent player in the private sector banking industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The underlying stock, ICICIBANK, is currently valued at Rs 1445.2, just 2.27% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 1471.6.

Today, a total of 4,843 put contracts were traded with a turnover of Rs 214.73 lakhs, indicating significant activity in this option type, which has a strike price set at Rs 1440 and an expiry date of May 29, 2025. The open interest stands at 2,041 contracts, reflecting ongoing interest among traders.

In terms of performance, ICICI Bank has underperformed its sector by 0.5%, with a one-day return of -1.42%, compared to the sector's -0.98% and the Sensex's -0.92%. The stock has experienced a trend reversal, falling after two consecutive days of gains. While it remains above the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, it is currently below the 5-day moving average. Additionally, investor participation has seen a decline, with delivery volume dropping by 13.67% against the five-day average.

Overall, ICICI Bank's activity in the options market today highlights the dynamics of investor behavior and market conditions, reflecting a complex interplay of factors influencing its stock performance.
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