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Calls / Puts

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Buys / Sells

101.34%

OTM / ITM

101.39%

Sweeps Ratio

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
16:55PutBID180.00191.272026-12-18624d1814.2624,60378
16:55CallASK542.50550.642025-04-041d6913.8049218
16:55CallASK5,400.005,455.562025-04-030d860.00121,299
16:55CallASK62.5058.162025-06-2078d3502.454031,300
16:55CallASK165.00153.872025-04-2522d2001.85917200
16:55CallASK455.00455.722025-04-041d485.266691,974
16:55PutASK55.0052.452025-04-1714d3783.2834,2906,898
16:55PutASK55.0052.452025-04-1714d3783.2834,2907,276
16:55PutBID59.0052.452025-04-1714d3786.592,654428
16:55PutBID59.0052.452025-04-1714d3786.592,654806
16:55PutBID5,450.005,455.402025-04-1714d18100.8710,5971,378
16:55PutASK5,150.005,455.402025-04-1714d1829.3210,9751,041
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.774,317850
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0211,5492,387
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,397
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317860
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317870
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,407
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317880
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,417
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,427
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317890
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,437
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317900
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317910
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,447
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317920
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,457
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,467
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317930
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317940
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,477
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,487
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317950
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0711,5492,497
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.824,317960
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d1044.0411,5492,507
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d1039.794,317970
16:55PutBID5,250.005,455.722025-04-1714d844.0411,5492,515
16:55PutASK5,225.005,455.722025-04-1714d839.794,317978
16:55CallBID5,450.005,455.722025-04-041d1050.7085602
16:55PutBID5,385.005,455.722025-06-3088d2177.801922
16:55PutBID5,215.005,455.722025-06-3088d2129.7006
16:55CallBID125.0096.302026-06-18441d5012.001,307250
16:55CallBID400.00455.832026-03-20351d487.401364
16:55PutASK5,400.005,456.262025-06-2078d3173.8035,637885
16:55PutBID5,150.005,456.262025-04-1714d1329.1410,9751,023
16:55PutASK5,450.005,456.262025-04-1714d13100.6910,5971,360
16:55CallBID900.00936.952025-05-0229d478.05214
16:55CallBID895.00936.952025-05-0229d481.20013
16:55CallMID5,435.005,456.262025-04-1714d2126.50169
16:55PutASK5,150.005,456.132025-04-1714d1329.0710,9751,010
16:55PutBID5,450.005,456.132025-04-1714d13100.4710,5971,347
16:55PutASK185.00158.712025-04-118d5026.4946050
16:55PutBID190.00158.712025-04-118d5031.4493050
16:55PutASK450.00550.542027-01-15652d25055.851,998700
16:55CallBID544.00543.562025-04-030d1342.225610,814
16:55CallASK280.00168.762025-06-2078d4452.106,774445
16:55PutASK13.5011.292025-05-0229d2002.63378200
16:55PutASK5,770.005,456.132025-04-030d1314.222157
16:55PutBID5,775.005,456.132025-04-041d1317.775936
16:55PutASK270.00205.762027-01-15652d467.251,02224
16:55CallASK520.00550.652025-07-18106d3067.882830
16:55CallASK445.00519.222025-04-118d677.4506
16:55PutBID5,540.005,456.132025-04-074d5108.0824038
16:55PutBID5,540.005,456.132025-04-074d5108.0824043
16:55PutBID5,540.005,456.132025-04-074d10108.0824053
16:55PutBID5,570.005,456.132025-04-041d5122.16886149
16:55PutBID5,570.005,456.132025-04-041d5122.16886154
16:55PutBID5,570.005,456.132025-04-041d10122.16886164
16:55PutASK5,560.005,456.132025-04-041d5114.121,413163
16:55PutASK5,560.005,456.132025-04-041d5114.121,413168
16:55PutASK5,560.005,456.132025-04-041d10114.121,413178
16:55PutASK5,550.005,456.132025-04-074d5114.775,775270
16:55PutASK5,550.005,456.132025-04-074d5114.775,775275
16:55PutASK5,550.005,456.132025-04-074d10114.775,775285
16:55CallBID30.0038.022025-06-2078d998.6512,84399
16:55PutBID42.5035.102025-06-2078d1008.00100100
16:55PutASK18,525.0018,744.342025-05-1643d1561.0041
16:55PutBID930.00936.602025-04-118d1522.00206162
16:55PutASK200.00189.782025-04-041d2112.381,331460
16:55PutBID5,150.005,456.772025-04-1714d1729.0210,975997
16:55PutASK5,450.005,456.772025-04-1714d17100.4210,5971,334
16:55CallBID545.00543.662025-04-030d2001.8012011,675
16:55PutASK205.00198.832025-05-2350d9014.130180
16:55PutBID202.50198.832025-05-2350d9012.790180
16:55CallBID456.00455.962025-04-030d7562.351025,956
16:55CallASK99.5094.182025-05-0229d7500.486750
16:55PutASK440.00456.002025-05-1643d4010.4310,1561,357
16:55PutASK5,780.005,456.672025-05-1643d2333.031,7693
16:55PutBID5,915.005,456.672025-05-1643d1445.341111
16:55CallASK5,600.005,456.672025-09-19169d1255.785,648280
16:55PutASK5,600.005,456.672025-09-19169d2313.9811,5081,821
16:55PutBID5,910.005,456.672025-05-1643d1440.891501
16:55PutASK5,760.005,456.672025-05-1643d2318.212,1232
16:55PutBID165.00191.322026-12-18624d279.699,5955,856
16:55CallASK200.00267.172026-01-16288d398.737,10451
16:55PutBID559.00543.612025-04-030d3315.416,0002,903
16:55CallASK630.00550.492025-08-15134d1027.1650910
16:55CallBID453.00455.932025-04-030d1004.12495,314

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