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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
02/21 16:13CallBID215.00217.732025-03-2126d856.898,705319
02/21 16:12PutASK220.00217.732025-03-2126d446.12113,75622,420
02/21 16:12PutBID220.00217.732025-03-2126d436.12113,75622,376
02/21 16:12PutBID220.00217.732025-03-2126d826.12113,75622,333
02/21 16:12PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d1381.8321,80656,431
02/21 16:07PutASK222.00217.732025-02-241d1004.33220170
02/21 16:07PutMID220.00217.732025-02-241d1002.67383340
02/21 16:07PutASK207.00217.732025-04-1753d873.125824,641
02/21 16:07PutASK207.00217.732025-04-1753d5563.125824,554
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d1691.8021,80654,319
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d9781.8021,80654,150
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d1831.8021,80653,172
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d2371.8021,80652,989
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d2671.8021,80654,586
02/21 16:07PutBID207.00217.732025-03-2126d1,7071.8021,80656,293
02/21 16:07PutBID219.00217.732025-02-241d1881.991,054188
02/21 16:06PutBID215.00217.732025-03-2126d3,5003.85262,77328,598
02/21 16:06PutASK218.00217.732025-02-21-2d1,7000.2338,80012,142
02/21 16:05PutBID218.00217.732025-02-21-2d1,8690.2238,80010,442
02/21 16:05PutMID216.00217.732025-02-241d4550.764,5533,118
02/21 16:05PutBID165.00217.732025-06-20117d3000.8612,9203,300
02/21 16:05PutBID220.00217.732025-06-20117d30010.0551,4756,783
02/21 16:05PutASK175.00217.732025-06-20117d6001.2911,61214,100
02/21 16:02PutBID208.00217.732025-04-1753d23,9983.292059,028
02/21 16:02PutBID207.00217.732025-04-1753d23,9983.085823,998
02/21 16:01PutASK216.00217.732025-03-049d1302.18266130
02/21 16:00PutASK165.00217.732025-06-20117d3,0000.8912,9203,000
02/21 16:00PutBID175.00217.732025-06-20117d3,0001.2411,61213,500
02/21 15:59PutASK218.00217.672025-02-241d1731.59179589
02/21 15:59PutASK215.00217.672025-04-0440d1294.84114129
02/21 15:59PutBID215.00217.672025-03-2126d803.92262,77325,098
02/21 15:58PutBID215.00217.672025-06-20117d508.0923,51550
02/21 15:58PutBID219.00217.672025-06-20117d509.754,29383
02/21 15:58CallASK225.00217.652025-06-30127d457.963,7691,838
02/21 15:58PutMID195.00217.712025-03-2126d4840.6445,21511,787
02/21 15:58PutBID218.00217.622025-02-21-2d6670.4738,8008,573
02/21 15:58PutASK195.00217.652025-03-2126d1,3410.6445,21511,303
02/21 15:58PutBID222.00217.582025-02-21-2d654.4115,4472,068
02/21 15:58CallASK225.00217.602025-06-30127d1007.953,7691,793
02/21 15:58PutASK195.00217.612025-03-2126d8540.6445,2159,422
02/21 15:58PutASK195.00217.612025-03-2126d5400.6445,2159,962
02/21 15:58PutASK195.00217.612025-03-2126d5250.6445,2158,568
02/21 15:57PutBID219.00217.602025-02-285d1253.1912,20419,135
02/21 15:57PutASK217.00217.602025-02-285d1252.2914,8372,441
02/21 15:57PutASK217.00217.602025-02-285d1252.2814,8372,688
02/21 15:57PutBID219.00217.602025-02-285d1253.1812,20419,382
02/21 15:57PutBID219.00217.602025-02-285d1223.1812,20419,257
02/21 15:57PutASK217.00217.602025-02-285d1222.2814,8372,563
02/21 15:57CallASK220.00217.722025-03-2126d7,0004.0540,61710,893
02/21 15:57PutBID219.00217.802025-03-2126d2005.479,5881,142
02/21 15:57PutASK218.00217.802025-03-2126d2005.07128,3295,161
02/21 15:56CallBID223.00217.832025-03-1419d2032.18249203
02/21 15:56PutBID226.00217.832025-03-1419d2039.00305439
02/21 15:56PutASK221.00217.832025-03-1419d2035.70110359
02/21 15:56PutBID221.00217.782025-03-1419d765.71110156
02/21 15:56PutBID226.00217.782025-03-1419d769.03305236
02/21 15:56PutBID221.00217.782025-03-1419d805.7111080
02/21 15:56PutBID226.00217.782025-03-1419d809.03305160
02/21 15:56PutBID226.00217.782025-03-1419d409.0430580
02/21 15:56PutBID228.00217.842025-03-1419d9810.62787160
02/21 15:56PutBID228.00217.842025-03-1419d2610.6378762
02/21 15:56PutBID228.00217.842025-03-1419d3610.6378736
02/21 15:56PutBID223.00217.842025-03-1419d986.8536398
02/21 15:56PutBID222.50217.902025-03-1419d496.5053749
02/21 15:56PutASK227.50217.922025-03-1419d2610.1567562
02/21 15:56PutASK227.50217.922025-03-1419d3610.1567536
02/21 15:56PutASK227.50217.902025-03-1419d4910.16675160
02/21 15:56PutASK227.50217.902025-03-1419d4910.16675111
02/21 15:56PutBID222.50217.902025-03-1419d496.5053798
02/21 15:55PutBID217.00217.982025-02-252d2261.34512,064
02/21 15:55PutBID218.00218.092025-03-0510d942.9523200
02/21 15:55PutBID218.00218.092025-03-0510d1062.9523106
02/21 15:55PutASK195.00218.312025-03-2126d4570.5845,2158,043
02/21 15:55PutASK195.00218.312025-03-2126d8080.5845,2157,586
02/21 15:54PutASK195.00218.202025-03-2126d5510.5845,2156,778
02/21 15:54PutASK195.00218.202025-03-2126d7240.5845,2156,227
02/21 15:54CallASK218.00218.202025-03-2126d505.322,394542
02/21 15:54PutMID219.00218.122025-02-252d1292.16236129
02/21 15:53PutASK195.00218.162025-03-2126d9710.5845,2155,503
02/21 15:53PutASK195.00218.162025-03-2126d4900.5845,2154,532
02/21 15:53CallASK260.00218.222026-01-16327d1004.978,982521
02/21 15:53CallMID220.00218.312025-02-285d1501.762,2953,671
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d918.1230694
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d348.1230728
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d318.123031
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d928.1330603
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d1198.1430511
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d588.1230392
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d358.1330334
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d448.1230299
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d838.1230255
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d598.1330172
02/21 15:53CallBID213.00218.302025-03-1419d828.1230113
02/21 15:52PutBID219.00218.342025-04-1753d406.7422340
02/21 15:52PutASK195.00218.332025-03-2126d1,4310.5645,2153,431
02/21 15:52PutASK195.00218.332025-03-2126d6110.5645,2154,042
02/21 15:52CallASK260.00218.272026-01-16327d1004.978,982421
02/21 15:52PutMID219.00218.362025-02-285d1,0002.7412,20419,010
02/21 15:52PutBID222.00218.362025-02-285d1,0004.467,7294,941
02/21 15:52PutBID220.00218.352025-02-21-2d1941.6574,43415,303

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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