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Net Premium

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Calls / Puts

77.03%

Buys / Sells

99.52%

OTM / ITM

92.32%

Sweeps Ratio

2.14%

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
31/03 21:37CallASK5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9804,549
31/03 21:37PutBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34185.001,0393,314
31/03 21:37CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,305
31/03 21:22CallASK5,700.005,611.852025-05-1645d1,000104.837,3553,838
31/03 21:22PutBID4,700.005,611.852025-04-043d3,0000.6512,3786,000
31/03 21:22PutBID5,640.005,611.852025-06-2080d540183.001,1353,278
31/03 21:22PutBID4,700.005,611.852025-04-1615d5,0003.5023415,000
31/03 21:22CallASK5,640.005,611.852025-06-2080d540191.001,3263,296
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9803,799
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9803,924
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9804,049
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d33185.001,0393,110
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34185.001,0393,144
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34185.001,0393,178
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d33186.009613,101
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,135
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,169
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,203
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,237
31/03 21:19CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34186.009613,271
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9804,174
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d12564.0018,9804,299
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34185.001,0393,212
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d34185.001,0393,246
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d27185.001,0393,273
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d10064.0018,9804,399
31/03 21:19PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d7185.001,0393,280
31/03 21:19CallBID5,900.005,611.852025-06-2080d2564.0018,9804,424
31/03 21:16PutASK5,655.005,611.852025-06-2080d26190.003,567771
31/03 21:16CallBID5,730.005,611.852025-04-1716d4041.73129150
31/03 21:16CallBID5,650.005,611.852025-04-1716d4077.76176171
31/03 21:15CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.009612,924
31/03 21:15CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.009612,972
31/03 21:15CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d96186.009613,068
31/03 21:15PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.001,0392,933
31/03 21:15PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.001,0392,981
31/03 21:15PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d96186.001,0393,077
31/03 21:15CallBID5,615.005,611.852025-04-021d10037.6091227
31/03 21:15CallBID5,615.005,611.852025-04-021d10037.6091327
31/03 21:15CallBID5,615.005,611.852025-04-021d20037.6091527
31/03 21:14CallASK6,200.005,611.852025-10-17199d569.033,386462
31/03 21:14PutBID5,530.005,611.852025-04-076d1041.4497521
31/03 21:14PutASK5,530.005,611.852025-04-1413d1060.3327119
31/03 21:14CallBID5,530.005,611.852025-04-076d10116.56087
31/03 21:14CallASK5,530.005,611.852025-04-1413d10139.47470
31/03 21:14CallASK465.00468.932025-04-010d505.062674,680
31/03 21:14PutBID5,520.005,611.852025-04-076d938.105181
31/03 21:14PutASK550.00559.152025-04-032d2002.562,4133,453
31/03 21:14CallASK480.00468.932025-05-1645d2510.983,0972,203
31/03 21:14CallASK19,300.0019,264.512025-04-087d2300.0914
31/03 21:14CallBID19,200.0019,264.512025-04-087d1356.0403
31/03 21:14CallASK21,800.0019,264.692025-09-19171d1302.003529
31/03 21:14CallBID5,800.005,611.852025-05-1645d10059.4011,9743,464
31/03 21:14CallBID5,800.005,611.852025-05-1645d10059.4011,9743,564
31/03 21:14CallBID5,800.005,611.852025-05-1645d10059.4011,9743,664
31/03 21:14CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.009612,668
31/03 21:14CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.009612,720
31/03 21:14PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.001,0392,677
31/03 21:14PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.001,0392,729
31/03 21:14PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.001,0392,781
31/03 21:14PutASK5,300.005,611.852025-05-1645d10056.8014,3032,843
31/03 21:14PutASK5,300.005,611.852025-05-1645d10056.8014,3032,943
31/03 21:14PutASK5,300.005,611.852025-05-1645d10056.8014,3033,043
31/03 21:14PutASK5,300.005,611.852025-05-1645d20056.8014,3033,243
31/03 21:14CallBID5,800.005,611.852025-05-1645d20059.4011,9743,864
31/03 21:14PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d104186.001,0392,885
31/03 21:14CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d52186.009612,772
31/03 21:14CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d104186.009612,876
31/03 21:14PutSweepASK552.00559.152025-04-010d2710.951,2364,280
31/03 21:14PutASK6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d300388.681,114358
31/03 21:14CallBID5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d300694.591,162300
31/03 21:14PutASK5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d30051.985,004835
31/03 21:14CallBID6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d30042.295,0211,210
31/03 21:14CallBID6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d20042.295,0211,410
31/03 21:14CallBID6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d1,75842.295,0213,168
31/03 21:14CallBID5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d200694.591,162500
31/03 21:14PutASK6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d200388.681,114558
31/03 21:14PutASK5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d20051.985,0041,035
31/03 21:14PutASK5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d1,75851.985,0042,793
31/03 21:14PutASK6,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d1,758388.681,1142,316
31/03 21:14CallBID5,000.005,611.852025-06-3090d1,758694.591,1622,258
31/03 21:14PutASK532.00559.152025-05-1645d5006.341,23720,415
31/03 21:14PutBID5,495.005,611.852025-04-010d1103.67426530
31/03 21:14PutASK5,490.005,611.852025-04-010d1103.36479279
31/03 21:14PutASK5,500.005,611.852025-04-1716d857.7626,6934,752
31/03 21:14PutASK5,500.005,611.852025-04-1716d7957.7826,6934,831
31/03 21:14PutASK5,500.005,611.852025-04-1716d6357.7826,6934,894
31/03 21:14PutBID5,600.005,611.852025-04-1716d890.8632,2373,351
31/03 21:14PutBID5,600.005,611.852025-04-1716d7990.8332,2373,430
31/03 21:14PutBID5,600.005,611.852025-04-1716d6390.8332,2373,493
31/03 21:14PutASK5,500.005,611.852025-04-1716d4857.6826,6934,744
31/03 21:14PutBID5,600.005,611.852025-04-1716d4890.7832,2373,343
31/03 21:14PutBID530.00559.152025-04-3029d763.928,159976
31/03 21:14PutASK5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.001,0392,625
31/03 21:14CallBID5,615.005,611.852025-04-021d10037.8091127
31/03 21:14CallBID5,645.005,611.852025-06-2080d48186.009612,616
31/03 21:14CallBID465.00468.932025-05-1645d5019.32740709
31/03 21:14PutASK540.00559.152027-12-17990d1543.3587015
31/03 21:14PutASK4,710.005,611.852025-04-1716d8504.103265,072
31/03 21:14PutASK202.00199.532025-04-043d2004.406,4171,032

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