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
  1. From the left-side panel click the Quote icon.

  2. Click Option Chain along the top of the Quote page.

  3. Select an underlying from the Financial Instruments list on the left.

    The option chain option in IBKR Desktop

  4. Use the option chain by clicking the buttons listed below.

    Using the option chain on IBKR desktop.

    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.

 

Additional Resources

Learn About the IBKR Desktop Option Chain at IBKR Campus

Visit the IBKR Desktop Website