MCX Sees 6,822 Call Contracts Trade at Rs 9,500 Strike Price Ahead of Expiry

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has emerged as one of the most active stocks today, particularly in the options market. The stock is currently trading at an underlying value of Rs 9,544, just 1.09% shy of its 52-week high of Rs 9,617. The call option expiring on November 25, 2025, with a strike price of Rs 9,500, has seen significant activity, with 6,822 contracts traded and a turnover of approximately Rs 30.51 crore.
In terms of performance, MCX has outperformed its sector by 2.19% today, marking a consecutive gain over the last two days with a total return of 4.52% during this period. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 9,513, reflecting a 2.92% increase. Additionally, MCX is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong upward trend.

However, it is worth noting a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume dropping by 7.68% compared to the 5-day average. Despite this, the stock remains liquid enough for a trade size of Rs 8.94 crore, based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, MCX's current activity highlights its robust market position within the capital markets industry.