The option chain provides a list of all available options with a specific underlying asset, including strike prices, expiration dates, and both call and put options. It shows premiums, open interest, bid and ask prices, volume, and implied volatility.
- How can I view the option chain?
- How can I trade from the option chain?
- How do I adjust the option chain layout?
To enable/disable options or other trading products, click > Platform settings > Trading Products.
You will need to declare CKACAR to trade options and other complex products.
How can I view the option chain?
The option chain is available for all clients on SaxoTrader and SaxoTrader for desktop.
Viewing the option chain in SaxoTrader
Choose an instrument such as a stock or a foreign exchange (FX) pair > click Option Chain and the option chain will be shown for the underlying instrument.
Alternatively you can open the option chain first and search for the specific option in the instrument search bar:
Viewing the option chain in SaxoTrader for desktop
From the watchlist: right-click on an instrument and select Option Chain
Alternatively, in the Trading tab, click Option Chain and search for a specific option:
How can I trade from the option chain?
Once you have found an option to trade, you simply click the bid or ask price for the call or put option.
A trade ticket will now appear. Adjust the order in the trade ticket to meet your needs and click Place order to finalise the trade.
How do I adjust the option chain layout?
The option chain is customisable and can be modified to suit your needs. You can, for example, expand the number of strikes, add or move columns.
| Edit the number of strikes | Sort for expiry dates | Add columns |