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How to Read and Analyze an Option Chain Using Stolo

Option Chain tables can look intimidating with dozens of numbers, colors, and strike prices. But behind all that data lies the real story of market sentiment. Stolo makes it effortless to read and act on that story.

Option Chain in Stolo

Real Challenge

Every trader has seen the option chain and few truly know how to use it.

On broker platforms, option chains are often raw, text-heavy, and hard to interpret. You see prices, OI, IV, and volume but it’s not obvious what’s actually happening:

Introducing Stolo’s Option Chain

The Stolo Option Chain isn’t just another table. It’s interactive and is designed for quick interpretation and smarter trading decisions.

Here’s what makes it powerful:

  • Color-coded visualization of Call and Put data
  • Instant OI, Volume, LTP, and IV updates
  • Buildup classification (Long, Short, Unwinding, Covering)
  • Customise Option Chain as per your need. Set what columns you wish to see (Greeks, Volume, LTP, OI Change, Trends and much more)
  • Option chain for NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, and top F&O stocks

You don’t need to juggle between broker data and Excel anymore Stolo connects it all.

Option chain in Stolo

Viewing History Data on Option Chain

  • Navigate to Option Chain analysis in Stolo
  • Click on Calendar icon next to Expiry element in the top bar
  • Choose a desired history date from calendar and the Option Chain loads the respective data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Option Chain?
It’s a table that shows all available Call and Put options for a specific underlying asset, along with data like strike price, OI, volume, and IV.
Why is Option Chain analysis important?
Because it reveals trader sentiment whether positions are being added, unwound, or shifted, helping you gauge market direction.
Does Stolo show live Option Chain data?
Yes, Stolo displays real-time updates for indices and F&O stocks, refreshing automatically.
Can I view historical Option Chain data on Stolo?
Absolutely. You can compare past sessions to identify recurring strike zones and OI buildup trends.

Did You Know?

Option Chain zones where OI clusters heavily often act as short-term barriers. Watching how they shift intraday may give you early clues about breakouts.

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