| Overview |
| Option chain information provides
detailed, real-time quotes for an underlying
security or index, as well as the associated calls and puts. |
| To look up an option
chain: |
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1. |
Under the Research tab, select
Quotes. |
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2. |
In the table of contents on the left, select
Priced Option Chain. |
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3. |
At the Option Chain entry screen, enter the
symbol for the underlying security, enter the desired filter settings, and click the Get Option Chain
button. |
| Learn about option chain symbol syntax. |
| From the Option Chain
screen: |
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Modify the Filter Settings to obtain pricing for
the desired time frame: |
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Select the Option Class (Show)—calls, puts,
or both |
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Select the desired Strike Price or use the system
default to obtain all available prices
Be sure to enter whole numbers only. |
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Select the Date Range—choose a desired month
range or select a month/year combination from the drop-down menu. The range is persistent, i.e., settings
are saved until modified again. Note that a longer time frame yields more results, thereby requiring more
download time. |
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Enter the minimum desired Trading Volume to
display |
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Once the results display, click the underlying
security's symbol or a put or call symbol to get a detailed full option quote |
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Enter a new symbol for another security, and
click Update |
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Click Trade to access the Trading screen with the
option information populating the fields |
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