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Buys / Sells

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OTM / ITM

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Sweeps Ratio

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
02/21 16:58CallASK41.0036.962025-03-2834d4,5141.451335,028
02/21 16:57CallASK15.0010.462025-06-20118d13,2501.3051,51261,037
02/21 16:57CallASK15.0010.462025-06-20118d13,2511.3151,51247,787
02/21 16:20CallBID6,080.006,013.132025-03-2127d4064.10800549
02/21 16:20CallBID6,080.006,013.132025-03-2127d2064.10800509
02/21 16:20CallBID6,080.006,013.132025-03-2127d4064.20800489
02/21 16:19CallBID6,080.006,013.132025-03-2127d2064.10800449
02/21 16:16CallASK5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d1001,035.14184,35218,258
02/21 16:16PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d10079.66143,50724,121
02/21 16:16CallASK6,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d100112.85136,74517,490
02/21 16:16PutBID5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d1005.55193,08023,566
02/21 16:15CallASK6,000.006,013.132025-02-253d1043.202950
02/21 16:15PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-04-1754d7107.5047,3506,817
02/21 16:15PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-04-1754d7107.5047,3506,824
02/21 16:15PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-04-1754d8107.5047,3506,832
02/21 16:15PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-04-1754d8107.5047,3506,840
02/21 16:14CallBID6,000.006,013.132025-02-286d662.803,6741,746
02/21 16:14CallASK6,100.006,013.132025-03-2127d654.0553,0599,688
02/21 16:14PutBID5,900.006,013.132025-09-19209d2189.735,463781
02/21 16:14PutBID6,500.006,013.132025-09-19209d1440.688024
02/21 16:14PutASK6,350.006,013.132025-09-19209d2353.114654
02/21 16:14PutMID6,045.006,013.132025-02-253d743.55156277
02/21 16:14CallASK6,020.006,013.132025-02-253d1030.0373202
02/21 16:14CallASK6,020.006,013.132025-02-253d1030.0373212
02/21 16:14CallASK6,020.006,013.132025-02-253d2030.0373232
02/21 16:14CallASK6,020.006,013.132025-02-253d1630.0373248
02/21 16:14CallBID6,030.006,013.132025-02-253d2024.483262
02/21 16:14CallBID6,030.006,013.132025-02-253d1624.483278
02/21 16:14CallBID601.00599.962025-03-0713d666.90821717
02/21 16:14CallSweepBID90.0089.612025-02-286d8080.4536,9107,449
02/21 16:14CallBID5,200.006,013.132025-02-242d8818.02264
02/21 16:14PutBID6,150.006,013.132025-02-242d8132.03357240
02/21 16:14PutBID5,000.006,013.132025-06-20118d5033.30200,4854,509
02/21 16:14PutBID5,000.006,013.132025-06-20118d10033.30200,4854,609
02/21 16:14PutBID5,000.006,013.132025-06-20118d5033.30200,4854,659
02/21 16:14PutBID5,000.006,013.132025-06-20118d10033.30200,4854,759
02/21 16:14PutMID5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d1505.60193,08022,716
02/21 16:14PutMID5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d3005.60193,08023,016
02/21 16:14PutMID5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d1505.60193,08023,166
02/21 16:14PutMID5,000.006,013.132025-03-2127d3005.60193,08023,466
02/21 16:14PutBID605.00599.962025-02-264d506.23753677
02/21 16:14PutMID5,650.006,013.132025-03-1218d5012.505750
02/21 16:14PutMID5,650.006,013.132025-03-1218d5012.5057100
02/21 16:14CallBID6,030.006,013.132025-03-2127d2192.606,9715,661
02/21 16:14CallBID6,030.006,013.132025-03-2127d2292.606,9715,683
02/21 16:14PutASK5,975.006,013.132025-03-2127d5572.2813,503430
02/21 16:14PutASK5,975.006,013.132025-03-2127d5572.2813,503485
02/21 16:14CallASK6,200.006,013.132025-03-1218d358.4418435
02/21 16:14CallASK6,200.006,013.132025-03-1218d358.4418470
02/21 16:14PutASK6,030.006,013.132025-03-2127d2190.607,2605,686
02/21 16:14PutASK6,030.006,013.132025-03-2127d2290.607,2605,708
02/21 16:14PutASK6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d3093.006,0123,089
02/21 16:14CallBID6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d3090.006,0553,116
02/21 16:14CallASK6,040.006,013.132025-02-253d8019.72170241
02/21 16:14CallASK625.00599.962025-06-20118d3010.0522,290295
02/21 16:14PutASK600.00599.962025-02-253d4002.942,0912,421
02/21 16:14PutBID6,000.006,013.132025-03-1420d2069.412,442490
02/21 16:14PutASK6,000.006,013.132025-03-0713d2056.914,2021,597
02/21 16:14PutASK5,970.006,013.132025-02-242d419.20586405
02/21 16:14CallASK525.00526.122025-03-2127d2512.7330,094822
02/21 16:14CallSweepBID90.0089.612025-02-286d7110.4536,9106,641
02/21 16:14PutASK5,975.006,013.132025-02-286d1032.921,6401,410
02/21 16:14PutBID5,950.006,013.132025-02-286d1026.1210,9078,009
02/21 16:14CallBID670.00599.962026-12-18664d6835.5245668
02/21 16:14CallASK650.00599.962026-12-18664d6845.532,75768
02/21 16:14CallASK675.00599.962026-12-18664d6833.2591868
02/21 16:14CallBID655.00599.962026-12-18664d6842.8738368
02/21 16:14PutASK4,875.006,013.132025-03-2127d1014.804,591101
02/21 16:14PutASK4,875.006,013.132025-03-2127d604.804,591161
02/21 16:14PutASK4,875.006,013.132025-03-2127d534.804,591214
02/21 16:14CallASK5,600.006,013.132025-06-20118d1562.3501
02/21 16:14CallBID5,800.006,013.132025-06-20118d1397.3142
02/21 16:14PutASK600.00599.962025-04-1754d4012.0024,5586,852
02/21 16:14PutASK600.00599.962025-04-1754d4012.0024,5586,892
02/21 16:14PutASK600.00599.962025-04-1754d4512.0024,5586,937
02/21 16:14PutASK600.00599.962025-04-1754d5412.0024,5586,991
02/21 16:14PutBID6,000.006,013.132026-12-18664d20376.996,51970
02/21 16:14CallBID6,000.006,013.132026-12-18664d10757.977,19276
02/21 16:14CallASK6,010.006,013.132025-02-286d556.72280134
02/21 16:14PutMID6,000.006,013.132025-02-286d15740.857,4565,925
02/21 16:14PutMID6,000.006,013.132025-02-286d15840.857,4566,083
02/21 16:14PutBID6,050.006,013.132025-02-286d15761.854,0892,215
02/21 16:14PutBID6,050.006,013.132025-02-286d15861.854,0892,373
02/21 16:14PutBID6,050.006,013.132025-02-286d21061.854,0892,583
02/21 16:14PutMID6,000.006,013.132025-02-286d21040.857,4566,293
02/21 16:14CallASK575.00599.962026-01-16328d1064.5189210
02/21 16:14CallASK5,980.006,013.132025-02-253d556.9045
02/21 16:14CallASK5,985.006,013.132025-02-253d653.2006
02/21 16:14PutBID605.00599.962025-02-286d407.0317,07911,572
02/21 16:14CallBID530.00526.122025-03-2127d5,8509.6737,64117,988
02/21 16:14PutASK530.00526.122025-03-2127d5,85011.7227,18318,991
02/21 16:14CallBID6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d590.006,0553,071
02/21 16:14CallBID6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d590.006,0553,076
02/21 16:14PutASK5,800.006,013.132025-02-275d505.201,125341
02/21 16:14PutASK5,800.006,013.132025-02-275d505.201,125391
02/21 16:14PutASK5,800.006,013.132025-03-1117d5021.302,20373
02/21 16:14PutASK5,800.006,013.132025-03-1117d5021.302,203123
02/21 16:14PutASK6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d593.006,0123,044
02/21 16:14PutASK6,035.006,013.132025-03-2127d593.006,0123,049
02/21 16:14PutASK5,800.006,013.132025-03-1117d10021.302,203223

Option flow, also known as options order flow or simply "flow," refers to the real-time tracking and analysis of the buying and selling activity of options contracts in the financial markets. Options are derivative financial instruments that give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) an underlying asset (such as stocks, indexes, commodities) at a predetermined price (strike price) within a specified timeframe.

Option flow analysis involves monitoring the volume, price, and direction of options trades being executed in the market. This data can provide insights into the sentiment and expectations of market participants, helping traders and investors to gauge potential future price movements of the underlying asset.

Here's how one can use option flow to make decisions in the stock market:

  • Identifying Unusual Activity: Unusual option flow refers to significant changes in trading volume, particularly in comparison to open interest or historical volume. A sudden surge in options trading volume can indicate that informed traders or institutional investors are placing significant bets on the future movement of the underlying stock.
  • Directional Bias: By analyzing whether more call options (betting on a price increase) or put options (betting on a price decrease) are being traded, traders can gauge the overall market sentiment regarding a particular stock or index. If there's a higher volume of call options being traded, it might suggest bullish sentiment.
  • Strike Price Analysis: Observing the distribution of options trades across various strike prices can provide insight into where market participants expect the stock price to move. For example, if there's heavy trading activity at a specific strike price, it may indicate a level that traders expect the stock to reach.
  • Expiration Analysis: Different options contracts have different expiration dates. Monitoring options trades across various expirations can offer insight into the time frame in which traders expect a significant price move to occur. These are frequently tied to expect catalyst events like earnings or other major announcements.
  • Size of Trades: Large trades, often referred to as "block trades," can indicate the involvement of institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals. These trades are generally considered to be more informed and can influence market sentiment and direction.
  • Confirmation or Contradiction: Option flow analysis can be used to confirm or contradict other technical or fundamental analysis methods. For example, if a stock is showing bullish technical indicators and there's also bullish option flow, it might provide stronger evidence for a potential price increase.
  • Risk Management: Option flow data can also provide insights into potential support and resistance levels. Traders can use this information to set stop-loss and take-profit levels for their positions.

It's important to note that while option flow analysis can provide valuable insights, it's not a guaranteed predictor of market movements. Options trading is complex and involves significant risks. Traders should combine option flow analysis with other fundamental and technical analysis methods and have a thorough understanding of options trading strategies before making trading decisions. Option flow analysis can provide several additional insights beyond those mentioned earlier.

Here are some additional insights that traders and investors can gain from studying option flow:

  • Earnings Expectations: Options activity can intensify leading up to a company's earnings announcement. Traders can analyze option flow to understand market sentiment and expectations surrounding earnings reports. Elevated options activity might indicate heightened anticipation of a significant price move post-earnings.
  • Event-driven Trading: Option flow can be influenced by significant events like mergers, acquisitions, regulatory decisions, and economic data releases. Traders can use option flow to gauge market participants' reactions and expectations related to these events.
  • Hedging Strategies: Institutional investors often use options as part of their risk management strategies. Monitoring large options trades can provide insights into whether institutions are using options to hedge against potential losses in their portfolios. These are frequently part of multi-leg transactions.
  • Market Maker Activity: Market makers are intermediaries that facilitate options trading by providing liquidity. Analyzing option flow can reveal the activity of market makers and how they are adjusting their positions to manage risk.
  • Unusual Options Strategies: Some traders use complex options strategies that involve multiple contracts and combinations of calls and puts. Analyzing option flow can help uncover these unusual strategies and potentially provide insights into the trader's outlook on the market.
  • Sector and Industry Trends: Option flow can provide insights into sentiment across specific sectors or industries. If there's a surge in options activity related to a particular sector, it may indicate changing sentiment or expectations within that sector.

We have a video on Youtube you can watch or an article you can read: How to Effectively Use ADVFN's Live Options Flow

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