Option Chains
View chains on any stock or futures instrument that has options, including index options. You may also trade multi-leg strategies through this feature.
To view option chains
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From a Watchlist, tap a financial instrument, then tap again to display the Instrument Details.
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Tap the Options tab at the top of the Instrument Details screen.
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a. view chains by expiry by tapping an expiration date. The selected expiry is highlighted.
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b. see additional market data by tapping the "down" arrow to the right of the data line. Hide by tapping the "up" arrow.
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c. configure different strategies by selecting Calendar Spread, Vertical Spread, or Diagonal Spread. Configure chains display (# of strikes, standard deviation, time period, whether or not to show days to last trading day, trading class) by tapping the three vertical "adjustment" lines in the top right corner next to the destination. Tap Manage Columns to add the Greeks and other columns.
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The Implied Volatility shown at the top of the Strike column (IV: 25.3% in the below image) reflects the implied volatility for the selected expiry.
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In-the-money options are shaded light blue.
