Siemens Ltd. Sees Surge in Active Put Options with 9,342 Contracts at Rs 5,200 Strike

Siemens Ltd., a prominent player in the Capital Goods sector, has seen significant activity in its put options today, particularly for contracts expiring on April 24, 2025. The stock's underlying value stands at Rs 5,249.75, with notable trading in three strike prices: Rs 5,000, Rs 5,100, and Rs 5,200.
The put option with a strike price of Rs 5,200 led the activity, with 9,342 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 712.11 lakhs. Following closely, the Rs 5,100 strike saw 7,635 contracts traded, generating a turnover of Rs 347.03 lakhs. The Rs 5,000 strike option also attracted attention, with 8,302 contracts traded and a turnover of Rs 194.55 lakhs. Open interest figures indicate ongoing interest, with 4,477 contracts for the Rs 5,000 strike, 1,836 for the Rs 5,100 strike, and 2,769 for the Rs 5,200 strike.

Despite this activity, Siemens Ltd. underperformed its sector by 0.79% today, with a one-day return of -0.02%. The stock is currently trading above its 20-day moving average but below its 5-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Additionally, investor participation has declined, with delivery volume dropping by 39.44% compared to the five-day average. However, liquidity remains adequate for trades around Rs 10.79 crore, reflecting a stable trading environment. Overall, the activity in Siemens' put options highlights a notable interest in the stock amidst fluctuating market conditions.