Option Chain
The versatile Option Chains window lets you easily view and create options orders and compare and create two-legged option spreads and multi-leg complex strategies using the embedded Strategy Builder with a single click. To create an options order through the Option Chain, please take the steps outlined below.
Instructions
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From the left-side panel click the Quote icon.
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Click Option Chain along the top of the Quote page.
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Select an underlying from the Financial Instruments list on the left.
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Use the option chain by clicking the buttons listed below.
1 - Select if you'd like to view puts, calls, or puts & calls in the option chain
2 - Select the number of strikes you'd like to view. You may enter a custom number of strikes.
3 - Select the exchange
4 - The ticker symbol will be listed
5 - Toggle this button to enable the Strategy Builder
6 - Select if you'd like to view the Bid and Ask as a standard view, mirror except bid & ask, or mirror view
7 - Select if you'd like to view the option chain in a list view, tab view, or lattice view
8 - Select to option the Option Chain Settings: Add / Edit columns
9 - Select the expiry
10 - Select a bid or ask price in the option chain to buy or sell.