Where to Start an Options Strategy in OptiView
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Where can I start building an options strategy in OptiView?

OptiView allows users to start building an options strategy from the Options Chart or the Options Scanner. Users can select contracts and add them to the chart to construct and analyze multi-leg strategies with payoff visualization.

Where to start

  • Use the Options Chart selector panel to add option legs directly to the strategy builder
  • Select a contract in the Options Scanner and click "View in Chart" to add it to the strategy

How to build a strategy

  • Choose an underlying asset and expiration date
  • Add one or more option legs from the chart or scanner
  • Adjust strikes, quantities, and positions directly in the chart
  • Analyze the resulting payoff diagram and risk metrics

Related Questions

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What does the options strategy overview show in OptiView?The options strategy overview in OptiView displays all option legs along with key metrics such as payable, receivable, and net premium. OptiView uses this overview to summarize the total cost or credit of an options strategy and allow users to adjust positions.
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What does options P&L visualization show?Options P&L visualization shows how an options strategy performs across different underlying prices over time. OptiView displays projected profit and loss, allowing users to evaluate payoff, risk, and breakeven points before expiration.
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