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Options Analysis in Stolo

Options trading is all about understanding market positioning and Stolo gives you a full toolkit to do just that.

With 15+ real-time options analysis tools, you can break down market sentiment, spot shifts in OI, monitor premium decay, and more — all without the noise.

Let’s explore what’s included in the Options Analysis suite on Stolo:

Option Chain​

  • View live LTP, IV, OI, Greeks by strike price
  • Custom filters by expiry and strike range

Use it as your launchpad for any strategy or market view.

Open Interest Analysis​

  • Get real-time OI build-up per strike
  • See bullish or bearish positioning at a glance
  • Track Change in OI, not just absolute numbers

Option Snapshot​

  • Summary view of key indicators: PCR, Max Pain, IV, OI spikes
  • Strike-level comparisons
  • Ideal for quick sentiment checks before trade execution

Straddle & Strangle Charts​

  • Visualize straddle and strangle premiums over time
  • Use to track volatility expectations and premium buildup
  • Spot range expansion or contraction

Max Pain​

  • Find the strike where option writers face the least loss
  • Use it to understand expiry expectations
  • Often acts as a magnetic level for index expiry moves

Options Premium Chart​

  • Track premium movement across time
  • Monitor decay or sudden spikes in real-time
  • Detect where option writers might be active

Straddle Chain​

  • Tabular view of ATM and nearby straddles across expiries
  • Compare combined premium across series
  • Useful for selecting neutral strategies

Cumulative OI Change​

  • Aggregates OI changes across all strikes
  • Identify if net build-up is long or short
  • Trend-based insights for directional bias

Open High / Open Low​

  • Strike-level signals where OI + price = potential rejection zones
  • Good for intraday setups and quick scalp decisions

PCR Chart (Put/Call Ratio)​

  • Real-time chart of Put vs Call OI
  • Trend of PCR over the day or week
  • Ideal for identifying overbought/oversold conditions

Multi-strike OI Analysis​

  • Compare OI activity across 3-5 selected strikes
  • Visual breakout of where major positions are concentrated

Strike-wise OI Breakdown​

  • Single-strike view: Call OI vs Put OI vs Price
  • Focused data for precision entries or exits

Intraday OI Breakup​

  • Hour-by-hour or minute-by-minute OI change
  • Perfect for detecting intraday reversals or breakout setups
  • Highlights strikes with most aggressive OI change
  • Sorted view by instrument (Nifty, Bank Nifty, etc.)
  • Great for spotting where the market is heating up

Premium Change / Decay Chart​

  • Track how option premiums are changing vs time
  • Identify whether decay is natural or event-driven

Cumulative Volume​

  • Total volume across all strikes and expiries
  • Indicates participation and possible positioning
  • Highlights strikes with sudden volume bursts
  • Filters out the noise — shows only where action is building

How to Use These Together​

Here’s a workflow many traders follow on Stolo:

  1. Start with Option Snapshot to get PCR, Max Pain, IV overview
  2. Drill into Option Chain & OI Charts, build strike-wise view
  3. Use Straddle/Strangle/Premium Charts, validate volatility view
  4. Check Trending OI + Volume, spot active zones
  5. Confirm with Intraday OI Breakup, time your entry
  6. Track decay and manage exits using Premium Change and Max Pain charts