OptionChainIQ
Options trade ideas

Turn captured chains into
a research queue.

OptionChainIQ generates options strategy candidates from captured chain data so you can filter, inspect, and compare potential setups before making your own decision.

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Ideas
Scores
ranked candidates and filters
Strategies
Spreads
credit, debit, condors, calendars
Review
UI + API
visual dashboard and JSON output

From scanner output to decision support

Trade Ideas gives you a structured research queue. It helps compare strategy candidates while keeping final trade decisions in your hands.

  • Filter by symbol, strategy, expiration, score, credit/debit, POP, and width.
  • Review generated candidates from captured chain snapshots.
  • Use the API to pipe ideas into notebooks, alerts, or dashboards.
  • Use visual pages to inspect context before acting.
OptionChainIQ Trade Ideas page with filters and ranked options setups
Trade Ideas: filter risk-defined strategy setups using the same data available through the API.
Sample response
IdeasSignalsJSON
GET /v1/trade-ideas?symbol=AAPL&limit=10

{
  "symbol": "AAPL",
  "chain_as_of": "2026-05-15T20:00:00",
  "ideas": [
    {
      "strategy": "call_debit_spread",
      "direction": "bullish",
      "expiration": "2026-06-19",
      "legs": [
        { "side": "buy", "type": "call", "strike": 210 },
        { "side": "sell", "type": "call", "strike": 220 }
      ],
      "debit": 3.42,
      "max_profit": 6.58,
      "score": 69.8
    }
  ]
}
Research

Screen many symbols quickly

Use filters to narrow large watchlists into a smaller review queue.

Context

Keep IV and liquidity visible

Use generated scores with volatility, chain freshness, and contract metadata.

Automation

Feed your own workflows

Use API output in alerts, notebooks, dashboards, or internal research scripts.

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