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What is the OptiView options chart?The OptiView options chart is a strategy analysis tool that allows users to view simulated payoffs across different underlying prices and different dates up until expiration of their selected option(s). The OptiView chart is an interactive chart to evaluate profit, loss, and risk scenarios.
What does options P&L visualization show?OptiView's option P&L visualization tools shows an option strategy's simulated performance across different underlying prices over time. OptiView displays projected profit and loss under current market conditions, allowing users to evaluate payoff, risk, and breakeven points before expiration.
What options P&L visualization tools are available?OptiView provides options P&L visualization tools that allow users to analyze how an options strategy performs across price and time. These tools help traders evaluate payoff, sensitivity, and scenario-based outcomes. The two primary tools are:
What indicators are available in the OptiView chart?The OptiView chart includes statistical indicators and annotation tools that help users analyze underlying price behavior alongside options strategies. The OptiView chart provides chart indicators such as moving averages and Bollinger Bands, as well as drawing tools for identifying trends and price levels.
How do I view historical price data in OptiView?OptiView displays historical price data automatically when a user selects an underlying asset in the chart or options scanner. The OptiView chart shows past price movement before any options strategy is added.
What pricing model does OptiView use for options pricing?OptiView calculates theoretical option prices using established option pricing models such as Black-Scholes. OptiView uses market-derived inputs including implied volatility, interest rates, dividend yield, and the bid-ask spread.
What is the difference between delayed data and real-time broker data?OptiView provides either 15-minute delayed market data or real-time broker data, depending on whether a brokerage account is connected. Delayed data is available to all users, while real-time data is provided by a connected broker.
What chart time intervals are available in OptiView?The OptiView options chart displays underlying price history across multiple time intervals, from 5-minute to daily candles. Users can switch between candlestick and line chart views and zoom or pan the chart to focus on specific price ranges or time periods.