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Overall Flow

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Net Premium

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Calls / Puts

193.53%

Buys / Sells

102.16%

OTM / ITM

84.56%

Sweeps Ratio

1.83%

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Time Symbol C / P Trade Side Strike Spot Price Exp Date DTE Size Premium Price Open Interest Volume
01/06 16:18CallASK6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16141.402,7481,367
01/06 16:18CallASK6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16141.102,7481,351
01/06 16:14PutBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-2114d560.906291,870
01/06 16:14PutBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d25138.803,2031,379
01/06 16:14PutBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d52138.803,2031,431
01/06 16:14CallASK6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d25140.802,7481,283
01/06 16:14CallBID6,100.005,975.382025-06-20164d50208.929,47450
01/06 16:14CallBID6,100.005,975.382025-06-20164d100208.929,474150
01/06 16:14CallASK6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d26140.802,7481,309
01/06 16:14CallASK6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d26140.802,7481,335
01/06 16:14PutBID222.00224.502025-01-1710d1,0001.9834,7471,000
01/06 16:14PutBID223.00224.502025-01-1710d1,0002.3450,7274,500
01/06 16:14CallASK90.0086.912026-01-16374d744.4557,189148
01/06 16:14PutASK21,800.0021,550.642025-02-2145d1560.403331
01/06 16:14PutASK585.00595.392025-01-103d1,0000.6724,3737,425
01/06 16:14CallBID585.00595.392025-01-103d1,00011.766,9027,624
01/06 16:14PutASK219.00224.502025-02-2145d16,3403.816,04916,340
01/06 16:14PutASK219.00224.502025-02-2145d11,1703.826,04927,510
01/06 16:14PutBID217.00224.502025-01-1710d36,9060.8064,01936,906
01/06 16:14CallASK6,095.005,975.382025-01-1710d4011.0026840
01/06 16:14CallASK6,105.005,975.382025-01-1710d309.0524530
01/06 16:14CallASK6,105.005,975.382025-01-1710d309.0524560
01/06 16:14CallASK6,105.005,975.382025-01-1710d409.05245100
01/06 16:14CallASK6,095.005,975.382025-01-1710d3011.0026870
01/06 16:14CallASK6,095.005,975.382025-01-1710d3011.00268100
01/06 16:14PutBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-2114d561.306291,865
01/06 16:14CallASK584.00595.392025-01-081d3012.1061630
01/06 16:14PutBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-2114d561.066291,850
01/06 16:14PutBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-2114d561.066291,855
01/06 16:14PutBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-2114d561.106291,860
01/06 16:14PutBID217.00224.502025-02-2145d1193.2311,599204
01/06 16:14CallBID523.00524.542025-01-070d1263.391,2561,130
01/06 16:14PutBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16139.003,2031,306
01/06 16:14CallBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16140.002,7481,210
01/06 16:14CallBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-103d5025.107,5092,867
01/06 16:14CallBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16140.002,7481,226
01/06 16:14CallASK6,075.005,975.382025-01-103d1003.402,686100
01/06 16:14PutBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d16139.003,2031,322
01/06 16:14PutBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d32139.003,2031,354
01/06 16:14CallBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-103d5025.107,5092,917
01/06 16:14CallBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-103d10025.107,5093,017
01/06 16:14CallBID6,025.005,975.382025-03-2173d32140.002,7481,258
01/06 16:14PutSweepASK475.00524.542025-03-2173d694.3518,9984,025
01/06 16:13PutASK475.00524.542025-03-2173d844.3518,9983,956
01/06 16:13PutASK523.00524.542025-01-103d992.852,693637
01/06 16:13PutASK6,000.005,975.382025-01-070d1626.492112,199
01/06 16:13PutASK6,030.005,975.382025-01-070d650.20145323
01/06 16:13CallASK610.00595.392025-03-2173d599.3021,9342,811
01/06 16:13CallASK640.00595.392025-09-19255d1914.208,3971,199
01/06 16:13CallASK515.00524.542025-02-0731d1519.082,3321,626
01/06 16:13PutASK82.0077.532025-01-1710d2304.501,557440
01/06 16:13PutBID89.0077.532025-03-2173d15011.50592300
01/06 16:13PutBID21,700.0021,541.952025-02-0731d1456.5201
01/06 16:13CallBID21,700.0021,541.952025-02-0731d1434.8901
01/06 16:13CallASK21,950.0021,541.952025-02-0731d1306.6011
01/06 16:13PutMID21,450.0021,541.952025-02-0731d1358.8001
01/06 16:13CallASK225.00224.502025-02-0731d625.761,076161
01/06 16:13CallASK225.00224.502025-02-0731d465.761,076207
01/06 16:13CallASK225.00224.502025-02-0731d465.761,076253
01/06 16:13PutASK585.00595.392025-01-103d6,0000.6824,3736,425
01/06 16:13CallBID585.00595.392025-01-103d6,00011.686,9026,624
01/06 16:13PutASK5,970.005,975.382025-01-103d2429.163691,282
01/06 16:13CallASK5,970.005,975.382025-01-103d2441.145171,031
01/06 16:13PutASK5,860.005,975.382025-01-2114d1521.277245
01/06 16:13PutBID5,865.005,975.382025-01-1710d1518.992,42470
01/06 16:13CallSweepMID640.00595.392025-09-19255d5614.158,3971,140
01/06 16:13CallSweepBID640.00595.392025-09-19255d4014.158,3971,180
01/06 16:13PutASK6,030.005,975.382025-01-070d651.70145317
01/06 16:13CallASK550.00524.542025-03-2173d497.9631,1623,730
01/06 16:13CallASK550.00524.542025-03-2173d497.9631,1623,779
01/06 16:13CallASK550.00524.542025-03-2173d497.9631,1623,828
01/06 16:13CallBID550.00524.542025-03-2173d537.9631,1623,881
01/06 16:13PutBID568.00595.392025-02-2145d2043.5118,99230,518
01/06 16:13PutBID568.00595.392025-02-2145d873.5118,99230,605
01/06 16:13CallBID600.00595.392025-01-1710d2003.5448,22111,557
01/06 16:13CallASK5,970.005,975.382025-01-103d940.855171,007
01/06 16:13PutASK5,970.005,975.382025-01-103d929.403691,258
01/06 16:13CallASK5,970.005,975.382025-01-070d1622.18416388
01/06 16:13CallBID5,975.005,975.382025-01-070d1619.08428747
01/06 16:12CallBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-1710d644.2072,63512,431
01/06 16:12PutASK6,030.005,975.382025-01-081d854.10327390
01/06 16:12CallASK5,950.005,975.382025-01-081d1543.511,962125
01/06 16:12CallBID5,990.005,975.382025-01-081d1518.933341,048
01/06 16:12CallBID596.00595.392025-03-3183d2018.149520
01/06 16:12CallASK550.00524.542025-03-2173d2007.9631,1623,681
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d1012.5224,09640,985
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d2932.5224,09641,278
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d1102.5224,09641,388
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d1252.5224,09641,513
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d2572.5224,09641,770
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d3132.5224,09642,083
01/06 16:12PutBID214.00224.502025-02-2145d1442.5224,09642,227
01/06 16:12CallBID596.00595.392025-02-2852d5014.16387143
01/06 16:12PutASK525.00524.502025-06-30174d4223.9045442
01/06 16:12CallASK5,990.005,975.382025-01-103d1030.232,202259
01/06 16:12CallBID6,000.005,975.382025-01-103d1025.237,5092,817
01/06 16:12PutMID6,040.005,975.382025-01-070d560.0083249
01/06 16:12PutASK5,985.005,975.382025-01-070d1418.50185416
01/06 16:12CallBID550.00524.502025-03-2173d488.0031,1623,433
01/06 16:12CallBID550.00524.502025-03-2173d488.0031,1623,481

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

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