Surge in Call Options: MCX Sees 21,587 Contracts at Rs 8,200 Strike Price

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, reflecting significant trading activity in the capital markets sector. The stock's call options, set to expire on June 26, 2025, have seen a robust trading volume, with 21,587 contracts exchanged at a turnover of approximately Rs 2,605.11 lakhs. The strike price for these options is set at Rs 8,200, while the underlying value of the stock currently stands at Rs 8,198.
Today, MCX reached a new 52-week and all-time high of Rs 8,240, outperforming its sector by 1.68%. The stock has demonstrated a positive trend, gaining 5.88% over the last two days, with a 1.48% return recorded today. Notably, MCX is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward momentum.

Investor participation has also increased, with a delivery volume of 238,000 shares on June 20, marking a 14.17% rise compared to the 5-day average. The stock's liquidity remains favorable, accommodating a trade size of Rs 15.49 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, MCX's performance today highlights its strong market position and active trading environment.