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Overall Flow

Bullish

Net Premium

2B

Calls / Puts

172.27%

Buys / Sells

98.22%

OTM / ITM

106.12%

Sweeps Ratio

1.44%

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
14:08CallBID7,250.005,996.662025-12-19332d4725.3071047
14:07PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d844.4510,75884
14:07PutBID5,900.005,996.662025-01-3110d2420.235,587126
14:07PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d844.4410,75876
14:07PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d944.4510,75868
14:07PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d944.4410,75859
14:07PutBID5,900.005,996.662025-01-3110d2720.235,587102
14:07PutBID6,045.005,996.662025-03-2159d6117.203,8736
14:07CallBID6,200.005,996.662025-01-3110d506.304,652100
14:06CallBID6,200.005,996.662025-01-3110d506.304,65250
14:06PutASK4,750.005,996.662025-09-19241d1648.307,75216
14:05CallBID6,025.005,996.662025-01-276d743.803827
14:05CallBID6,015.005,996.662025-01-276d749.801287
14:04PutASK5,900.005,996.662025-03-2159d973.2030,061105
14:04PutASK5,900.005,996.662025-03-2159d673.2030,061111
14:04PutASK5,900.005,996.662025-03-2159d673.2030,061117
14:04PutASK5,900.005,996.662025-03-2159d473.2030,061121
14:03PutBID5,900.005,996.662025-02-2131d1343.1015,07413
14:03PutBID5,900.005,996.662025-02-2131d1243.1015,07425
14:01PutASK6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d10062.5061567
14:01PutBID6,100.005,996.662025-01-210d10072.2073258
14:00CallASK5,970.005,996.662025-01-232d671.10314210
14:00CallASK5,970.005,996.662025-01-232d1071.10314200
14:00CallBID5,970.005,996.662025-01-232d3071.10314240
14:00CallASK5,970.005,996.662025-01-232d471.10314204
14:00CallASK5,990.005,996.662025-06-30160d2302.70513
14:00PutASK6,050.005,996.662025-09-19241d10231.904,39110
13:58CallMID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d10096.70577503
13:58CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d10086.95251500
13:58CallASK5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d3496.91577403
13:58CallBID5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d3487.16251400
13:58CallBID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d6697.14577369
13:58CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d6687.39251366
13:57PutBID5,950.005,996.662025-01-3110d1029.708,61030
13:57PutBID5,950.005,996.662025-01-3110d1029.608,61020
13:57PutMID5,950.005,996.662025-01-3110d1029.508,61010
13:54PutBID5,900.005,996.662025-01-3110d7520.015,58775
13:54PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d2544.1210,75850
13:54PutASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d2544.1110,75825
13:51CallBID6,270.005,996.662025-03-2159d5036.0086750
13:47PutMID4,750.005,996.662025-04-1786d5012.301,86950
13:46CallBID6,000.005,996.662025-02-0313d3580.1053941
13:46CallBID6,000.005,996.662025-02-0313d780.1053948
13:46CallBID6,000.005,996.662025-02-0313d680.105396
13:44PutASK5,850.005,996.662025-03-2159d4363.9014,42369
13:44PutASK5,850.005,996.662025-03-2159d663.9014,42375
13:44PutASK5,850.005,996.662025-03-2159d2663.9014,42326
13:43PutBID6,040.005,996.662025-02-1121d477.0404
13:43PutASK6,025.005,996.662025-02-1121d470.7604
13:38PutASK6,005.005,996.662025-02-0313d1350.601613
13:35CallBID6,300.005,996.662025-02-2737d2012.50040
13:33PutASK6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d2968.1161467
13:33PutBID6,080.005,996.662025-01-210d2958.5631367
13:33PutBID6,080.005,996.662025-01-210d1458.5631338
13:33PutASK6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d1468.1161438
13:33PutASK6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d1468.1161414
13:33PutBID6,080.005,996.662025-01-210d1058.5631324
13:33PutASK6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d1068.1161424
13:33PutBID6,080.005,996.662025-01-210d1458.5631314
13:33PutMID5,700.005,996.662025-06-20150d20102.7013,21784
13:33PutASK5,400.005,996.662025-06-20150d2065.2526,95320
13:29PutBID6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d2870.9861328
13:29PutBID6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d4470.9861400
13:29PutBID6,090.005,996.662025-01-210d2870.9861356
13:29PutASK6,100.005,996.662025-01-210d2880.787386
13:29PutASK6,100.005,996.662025-01-210d4480.7873158
13:29PutASK6,100.005,996.662025-01-210d2880.7873114
13:28CallASK6,070.005,996.662025-01-243d2015.701,63720
13:26PutBID5,800.005,996.662025-05-30129d8107.7016216
13:25CallASK5,750.005,996.662025-02-2131d1311.602,5533
13:25CallBID5,830.005,996.662025-03-2159d1285.601,8271
13:25CallBID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d2291.67577225
13:25CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d3682.02251300
13:25CallBID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d3691.67577303
13:25CallBID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d2191.67577267
13:25CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d2182.02251264
13:25CallBID5,930.005,996.662025-01-210d2191.67577246
13:25CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d2182.02251243
13:25CallASK5,940.005,996.662025-01-210d2282.02251222
13:24PutMID6,050.005,996.662025-03-2159d18120.3036,64018
13:23CallBID5,710.005,996.662025-02-2131d1351.201,0822
13:21PutBID5,800.005,996.662025-05-30129d8107.001628
13:20CallBID5,860.005,996.662025-01-309d4181.00204
13:19PutBID6,000.005,996.662025-12-19332d40261.7822,85140
13:19PutBID5,600.005,996.662025-12-19332d40171.1414,28240
13:19PutASK5,800.005,996.662025-12-19332d80212.0111,28080
13:16CallASK5,800.005,996.662025-02-2131d1268.804,9262
13:15CallASK6,375.005,996.662025-04-1786d15533.204,330247
13:15CallASK6,375.005,996.662025-04-1786d5633.204,33092
13:15CallASK6,375.005,996.662025-04-1786d1033.204,33036
13:15CallASK6,375.005,996.662025-04-1786d1033.504,33010
13:15CallASK6,375.005,996.662025-04-1786d1633.504,33026
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d2076.0010,53491
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d776.0010,534111
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d1376.0010,534104
13:14CallBID6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d1776.0010,53471
13:14CallBID6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d776.0010,53454
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d476.0010,53447
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d676.0010,53443
13:14CallASK6,000.005,996.662025-01-3110d2076.0010,53437

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 helpful article you can read: How to Effectively Use ADVFN's Live Options Flow