Options Analytics
Trending OI
Trending open interest suggests growing activity, indicating potential price volatility or significant moves. Traders often monitor this metric to gauge market sentiment and anticipate potential price shifts. Rising open interest might imply new positions or hedging strategies, while declining interest can indicate position unwinding.
OI Analysis
Options Open Interest analysis involves examining the total number of outstanding option contracts for a specific asset. It indicates market sentiment, as higher open interest suggests more active trading and potential price movement. Traders use this data to identify trends, support/resistance levels, and gauge investor interest for informed trading decisions.
Call VS Put OI
Call options' open interest represents the total number of outstanding contracts giving the right to buy an asset. Put options' open interest is the total number of contracts giving the right to sell. High open interest suggests higher trading activity and potential price impact.
Put Call Ratio
The Put-Call Ratio, also known as the PCR, is a financial metric that compares the trading volume of put options to call options within a specific market or for a particular security, such as a stock or an index. Put and call options are financial derivatives that give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a specific asset at a predetermined price within a certain period.
ATM Premium
At-the-money premium refers to the cost, expressed as a premium, of acquiring an option where the strike price is equal or very close to the current market price of the underlying asset. This scenario highlights the balance between potential profit and intrinsic value, impacting the decision to exercise or trade the option.
MultiStrike OI
Multi-strike option open interest refers to the total number of outstanding contracts for a specific financial instrument that allows the holder to buy or sell an underlying asset at different strike prices. It represents the accumulated volume of unliquidated positions across multiple strike levels, indicating investor interest and potential market sentiment at various price points.
Premium Decay
Premium decay, also known as time decay, refers to the gradual reduction in the value of an options contract as it approaches its expiration date. This occurs because the time remaining for the underlying asset to move in a favorable direction diminishes, diminishing the potential for the option to become profitable.
Price VS OI
Price in options refers to the cost of buying or selling a contract. Open interest is the total number of active contracts. Price reflects the market sentiment on the underlying asset's future value. Open interest indicates contract liquidity. Both metrics provide insights into options market dynamics and trader behavior.