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Buys / Sells

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OTM / ITM

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
10:38CallASK120.00116.542025-03-072d1941.7340,58429,723
10:38PutASK210.00206.002025-08-15163d2618.451,66126
10:38PutASK5,400.005,787.482025-06-20107d2899.0634,4231,478
10:38CallMID591.00577.512025-03-138d1002.76421100
10:38PutBID5,800.005,786.772025-03-061d1049.601,649103
10:38CallBID200.00166.752025-05-1672d5011.2122750
10:38CallASK160.00166.752025-05-1672d5026.193150
10:38CallBID20,675.0020,331.932025-03-3126d1407.2042
10:38CallBID660.00645.122025-06-20107d647.651,8676
10:38CallBID20,675.0020,332.872025-03-3126d1409.0041
10:38CallBID600.00644.752025-04-1743d761.501,20212
10:38CallASK5,800.005,787.542025-03-050d1521.304,7981,356
10:38PutSweepASK270.00280.002025-03-072d577.354,0843,705
10:38PutASK140.00137.992025-06-20107d2914.352,10249
10:38PutASK140.00137.992025-06-20107d2114.352,10270
10:38CallBID280.00280.002025-03-149d2218.85675868
10:38CallBID260.00248.032025-06-20107d8710.851,67187
10:38CallBID45.0043.102026-01-16317d507.554,19750
10:38CallBID5,840.005,788.182025-03-050d348.5017,8011,219
10:38CallBID287.50273.032025-03-2116d4911.101,108146
10:38CallASK282.50273.032025-03-149d479.7589168
10:38CallBID287.50273.032025-03-2116d4911.101,108195
10:38CallBID285.00273.032025-03-2116d4912.053,310357
10:38CallBID290.00273.032025-03-2116d4910.204,254398
10:38CallBID282.50273.032025-03-2116d4913.05651183
10:38PutASK225.00280.002025-09-19198d2039.006320
10:38CallBID580.00577.722025-03-3126d4910.953,993963
10:38PutSweepASK270.00279.892025-03-072d707.304,0843,648
10:38CallBID582.00577.602025-03-072d1003.704,627880
10:38CallBID1,200.005,788.062025-08-29177d14,588.2203
10:38CallASK4,800.005,788.062025-08-29177d11,128.4103
10:38CallBID495.00496.102025-03-061d1605.393,9122,205
10:38PutBID255.00273.162025-03-149d886.602,30488
10:38PutBID5,675.005,788.062025-03-127d1135.4034611
10:38PutBID84.0085.182025-03-2116d2271.5413,1081,227
10:38PutBID84.0085.182025-03-2116d3111.5413,1081,538
10:38CallASK495.00496.102025-03-050d833.443,9794,702
10:38PutBID270.00273.202025-03-072d407.0610,77210,969
10:38CallASK577.00577.632025-03-050d1003.155,0159,187
10:38CallASK275.00273.202025-03-072d477.857,4455,504
10:38CallASK5,830.005,787.972025-03-050d5011.30627994
10:38PutBID270.00273.102025-03-072d537.0510,77210,852
10:38PutBID270.00273.102025-03-072d777.0510,77210,929
10:38CallASK66.0040.242026-01-16317d507.1497450
10:38CallASK590.00577.692025-12-19289d3136.732,38961
10:38CallASK300.00273.192025-06-20107d1028.1510,258455
10:38CallASK300.00272.992025-03-2116d607.1518,101789
10:38CallBID485.00645.472025-03-2116d6161.051436
10:38CallBID600.00645.472025-05-1672d674.821,3456
10:38CallASK575.00645.472025-03-2116d674.251,4376
10:38CallASK510.00645.472025-05-1672d6146.22306
10:38CallASK320.00284.002025-05-1672d1084.00182311
10:38CallASK460.00447.702026-06-18470d1075.752,16914
10:38CallASK120.00116.562025-03-2116d1005.34117,6462,582
10:38CallASK578.00577.662025-03-050d2012.604,0946,029
10:38CallASK585.00577.662025-03-050d5240.509,4615,979
10:38CallASK290.00272.992025-03-072d1202.709,1222,605
10:38CallBID5,900.005,786.952025-04-0935d385.21513
10:38CallASK5,875.005,786.952025-04-0935d397.6133
10:38CallASK460.00496.072025-03-149d1038.101857
10:38PutASK20,775.0020,324.712025-03-2116d1652.16201
10:38PutASK20,750.0020,324.712025-03-2116d2633.05312
10:38PutASK20,700.0020,324.712025-03-2116d1600.702031
10:38CallASK65.00114.242025-09-19198d550.8005
10:38CallBID65.00114.242025-09-19198d550.80010
10:38CallBID5,810.005,787.402025-03-061d1032.30241148
10:38CallASK578.00577.722025-03-2116d3210.821,14332
10:38CallASK5,800.005,787.402025-03-050d1721.804,7981,341
10:38PutBID497.50495.982025-03-149d609.8512560
10:38PutASK502.50495.982025-03-072d609.631,07060
10:38CallASK6,050.005,786.752025-07-18135d5138.002,1265
10:38CallASK6,050.005,786.752025-07-18135d3138.002,1268
10:38CallASK6,050.005,786.752025-07-18135d2138.002,12610
10:38CallASK275.00272.752025-03-149d5013.001,9342,746
10:38CallBID125.00116.552025-03-2116d1003.4862,4621,814
10:38CallASK125.00116.552025-05-1672d507.7621,057163
10:38CallMID117.00116.562025-03-2823d467.5076146
10:38CallASK5,735.005,786.952025-03-050d562.422995
10:38CallBID5,730.005,786.952025-03-050d566.42121188
10:38CallASK88.00116.472025-03-2116d929.205,12522
10:38CallASK88.00116.472025-03-2116d929.205,12531
10:38PutBID20,600.0020,327.582025-05-1672d1834.20901
10:38CallASK5,775.005,786.642025-03-061d550.009267
10:38CallASK45.0032.702025-03-2823d1,1980.83751,198
10:38CallASK100.00116.472025-04-1743d5520.154,494355
10:38PutBID5,615.005,786.642025-04-1743d482.499545
10:38PutBID5,970.005,786.642025-04-1743d4221.1892055
10:38PutBID5,970.005,786.642025-04-1743d3221.1892058
10:38PutBID5,970.005,786.642025-04-1743d3221.1892061
10:38PutASK5,830.005,786.642025-04-1743d8150.96412118
10:38PutASK5,830.005,786.642025-04-1743d6150.96412124
10:38PutASK5,830.005,786.642025-04-1743d6150.96412130
10:38PutASK272.50272.752025-03-149d2013.40964426
10:38PutBID272.50272.752025-03-149d2413.41964450
10:38CallASK118.00116.552025-04-0430d3007.65841661
10:38CallASK575.00584.892025-04-1743d935.751989
10:38CallBID5,780.005,786.162025-03-072d560.50285121
10:38PutBID459.00577.452025-08-15163d2294.53256229
10:38PutASK63.0061.082025-03-2116d1004.00451199
10:38PutBID165.00140.962027-01-15681d2037.004220

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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