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Calls / Puts

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Buys / Sells

102.32%

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
21:15PutBID5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d2170.509643,233
21:15CallASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d2172.507603,232
21:14PutBID5,610.005,560.832025-05-023d577.9036711
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d4522.673345
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d4022.673385
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d4022.6733125
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d5422.6733179
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d5922.6733238
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d2022.6733258
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d2022.6733278
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d4022.6733318
21:14PutASK557.00554.322025-07-3193d5422.6733372
21:14PutBID550.00554.322025-05-2324d879.851,129122
21:14PutMID5,620.005,560.832025-04-301d465.652784
21:14PutBID17,400.0019,536.232025-08-15108d1387.7032
21:14CallMID5,650.005,560.832025-06-2052d2134.2054,5131,315
21:14CallASK19,740.0019,531.942025-04-301d738.00014
21:14PutMID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d10263.104,53650
21:14PutMID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10291.803,331128
21:14CallMID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10119.7572848
21:14CallMID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d1074.904,29348
21:14CallASK5,575.005,560.832025-05-012d1935.50189161
21:14CallASK5,570.005,560.832025-05-012d738.0024384
21:14CallASK5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10119.6272838
21:14CallBID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d1074.854,29338
21:14PutBID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10291.963,331118
21:14PutASK5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d10263.344,53640
21:14PutASK560.00554.322025-05-1617d3412.4715,850322
21:14PutASK560.00554.322025-05-1617d2712.4615,850349
21:14CallSweepBID559.00554.322025-04-301d2591.103,9391,159
21:14PutBID4,000.005,560.832026-06-18415d584.387,497910
21:14PutASK5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d10263.244,53630
21:14CallASK5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10119.6472828
21:14PutBID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10291.903,331108
21:14CallBID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d1074.834,29328
21:14CallBID20,400.0019,543.632025-06-2052d1349.70601
21:14PutBID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d10263.564,53620
21:14PutASK5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10292.193,33198
21:14CallBID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d10119.3872818
21:14CallMID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d1074.604,29318
21:14PutBID5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d3169.9635060
21:14PutASK5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d3170.71156
21:14CallASK5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d8119.407288
21:14CallBID5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d874.584,2938
21:14PutASK5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d8264.014,53610
21:14PutBID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d8292.683,33188
21:14PutBID485.00554.152025-07-1880d505.253,520250
21:14PutASK485.00554.152025-07-1880d505.253,520300
21:14PutBID5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d5169.9135057
21:14PutASK5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d5170.66153
21:14PutASK5,525.005,560.832025-05-0910d767.30253157
21:14PutASK5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d8170.68148
21:14PutBID5,380.005,560.832025-08-15108d8169.9835052
21:14CallBID552.00554.152025-05-012d1005.73631569
21:14PutASK5,500.005,560.832025-06-3062d25155.613,61546
21:14CallASK5,500.005,560.832025-06-3062d25242.7110,87670
21:14PutASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d5172.009643,231
21:14CallASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d5171.007603,230
21:14CallBID550.00554.152025-09-19143d2035.505,133104
21:14PutMID472.00475.402025-05-1213d507.70050
21:14CallBID19,740.0019,556.402025-04-301d736.6007
21:14PutASK5,775.005,560.832025-06-2052d2264.104,5362
21:14PutBID5,775.005,560.832025-07-1880d2292.753,33180
21:14PutBID475.00475.402025-04-301d1003.251,5393,597
21:14CallASK5,600.005,560.832025-05-067d1446.60412100
21:14CallASK480.00475.402025-05-1617d408.7531,1482,130
21:14CallASK550.00554.152025-05-056d408.942,203277
21:14CallBID476.00475.402025-04-301d992.761,602739
21:14PutASK553.00554.152025-04-301d2002.572,4457,324
21:14CallASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d2172.507603,225
21:14CallASK555.00554.152025-05-0910d338.2112,4473,612
21:14PutBID5,575.005,560.832025-05-023d760.2023193
21:14CallASK553.00554.152025-04-290d2001.256,20830,389
21:14PutBID475.00475.402025-04-301d1483.281,5393,497
21:14CallBID558.00554.152025-05-012d3132.60511853
21:14CallBID475.00475.402025-05-078d457.96171245
21:14CallASK5,565.005,560.832025-04-301d1026.30366614
21:13PutBID5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d7171.009643,224
21:13PutBID5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d2171.009643,226
21:13PutBID5,550.005,560.832025-06-2052d75158.8518,9318,095
21:13PutBID5,550.005,560.832025-06-2052d25158.8518,9318,120
21:13CallBID5,550.005,560.832025-06-2052d75191.8514,9736,360
21:13CallBID5,550.005,560.832025-06-2052d25191.8514,9736,385
21:13CallASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d7171.007603,221
21:13CallASK5,585.005,560.832025-06-2052d2171.007603,223
21:13PutBID5,375.005,560.832025-08-15108d5168.9672694
21:13PutASK5,375.005,560.832025-08-15108d5169.714374
21:13PutBID5,375.005,560.832025-08-15108d4169.0672689
21:13PutASK5,375.005,560.832025-08-15108d4169.864369
21:13PutBID7,200.005,560.832026-03-31336d4171,443.000417
21:13CallBID2,200.005,560.832026-03-31336d4173,399.100417
21:13PutMID2,200.005,560.832026-03-31336d41712.250417
21:13CallASK7,200.005,560.832026-03-31336d41711.7542417
21:13PutBID5,480.005,560.832025-05-012d2117.50183539
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d678.3765,89219,951
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d368.3765,89219,987
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d468.3765,89220,033
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d928.3765,89220,125
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d338.3765,89220,158
21:13PutASK525.00554.152025-06-2052d628.3765,89220,220

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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