Siemens Ltd. Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 11,153 Contracts at Rs 3,050 Strike

Siemens Ltd., a prominent player in the Heavy Electrical Equipment industry, has emerged as one of the most active stocks in the options market today, particularly in the put options segment. The company’s underlying stock, SIEMENS, has seen significant activity with 11,153 put contracts traded, reflecting a turnover of approximately Rs 350.34 lakhs. The options have a strike price of Rs 3,050 and are set to expire on August 28, 2025, with an open interest of 201 contracts.
In terms of performance, Siemens has been experiencing a downward trend, having lost 5.18% over the last four days. Currently, the stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a consistent decline. Despite this, there has been a notable increase in investor participation, with a delivery volume of 3.93 lakhs on August 26, marking a 176.38% rise compared to the 5-day average.

Today, Siemens reported a one-day return of -0.70%, slightly underperforming the sector's return of -0.50% and the Sensex's return of -0.62%. The stock remains liquid, with a trade size of Rs 3.21 crore based on 2% of the 5-day average traded value. Overall, the activity in Siemens' put options reflects ongoing market dynamics amid its recent performance trends.