What it does
This actor tracks unusual options activity — high volume-to-open-interest ratios, large premium flows, call-vs-put skew, and near-term expirations. You can filter by strike, moneyness and days to expiration to isolate the flow you care about. It's a low-cost, pay-per-result alternative to Cheddar Flow or Unusual Whales.
Who it's for
Options and volatility traders, retail trading apps, market-makers, and quant researchers who want a programmatic feed of unusual options flow.
Sample fields / output
- ticker, strike and expiration
- volume and open interest
- volume/OI ratio
- premium and call/put side
- moneyness and days to expiration
Example use cases
- Screen for high volume/OI sweeps across a watchlist intraday.
- Surface large premium flows skewed heavily to calls or puts.
- Feed an alerting product or trading dashboard with unusual-flow signals.
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FAQ
Is this an alternative to Unusual Whales / Cheddar Flow?
Yes — it surfaces the same unusual-flow signals on a pay-per-result basis.
Can I filter by expiration or moneyness?
Yes — filter by strike, moneyness and days to expiration to isolate near-term or specific flow.
What signals does it flag?
High volume/OI ratios, large premium flows, call/put skew and near-term expirations.
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