{"id":3489,"date":"2026-01-21T13:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=3489"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:11:51","password":"","slug":"options-desk","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/docs\/options-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Options Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Options Desk<\/strong> function allows you to view the Option Chains of various instruments. This window enables you to quickly monitor prices, volumes, Greeks, and other key information for both the underlying asset and its related options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access the Options Desk window in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the Overcharts main window &gt; <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu &gt; <strong>Options Desk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or from the Workspace window (regular or simulator!) &gt; <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu &gt; <strong>Options Desk<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff36b\"><strong>WARNING!<\/strong><br>The <strong>Options Desk<\/strong> functionality is available only for <strong>CQG<\/strong> and <strong>dxFeed<\/strong> data feeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Options Desk<\/strong> window, you can create multiple desks, each dedicated to a <strong>single underlying<\/strong>. The underlying is selected using the <strong>combo-box<\/strong> located at the top left of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Desks are organized in <strong>Tabs<\/strong>, allowing you to quickly switch between underlyings and compare different instruments simultaneously. Each desk operates <strong>independently<\/strong> and retains its own <strong>display settings<\/strong> and option chain <strong>expirations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add a New Desk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add a new desk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1<\/strong>. Click the <strong>\u201c+\u201d<\/strong> button on the Desk tabs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3491\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or select <strong><em>Desk &gt; New<\/em><\/strong> from the menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk3.png 435w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk3-400x290.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2<\/strong>. Select the underlying from the combo-box at the top left<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3493\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the new desk is created, a corresponding tab is automatically added alongside the existing ones. You can reposition the desk tab as desired by dragging it left or right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rename or Delete a Desk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can rename or delete a desk in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the <strong>Desk<\/strong> menu &gt; <strong>Rename \/ Delete<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-rename1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-rename1.png 435w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-rename1-400x290.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or by <strong>right-clicking the desk tab<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Rename \/ Delete<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-rename2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3495\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the settings, click the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> at the top right of the Desk window and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk4.png 747w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk4-640x256.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk4-400x160.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option Chain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>General<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interest Rate (%)<\/strong>: the risk-free rate reflecting the return of a safe investment (e.g., government bonds), used to calculate the present value of an option, for example via the Black-Scholes model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IV Calculation Price (Implied Volatility)<\/strong>: the option price used to calculate implied volatility (IV), Greeks, etc. (Possible values: <em>Last, Bid, Ask, (Bid + Ask)\/2<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>Chain<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Max Number of Strikes to Show<\/strong>: This property defines the <strong>maximum number of strikes<\/strong> that will be shown in the <strong>Option Chain<\/strong> for the selected expiration. The configured value determines the <strong>range<\/strong> of the displayed chain, including strikes closest to the underlying price.<br>The actual number of displayed strikes is <strong>limited by the data-feed connection parameters<\/strong> (Overcharts main window &gt; Connections Tab). If the data-feed allows subscription to fewer strikes, the chain will show at most those permitted by the connection, even if the configured value is higher. <strong><a href=\"#7-toc-title\">Please read this WARNING carefully<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-The-Money Background Color<\/strong>: Specifies the background color for <strong>Call options<\/strong> with strikes <strong>below<\/strong> the current underlying price and for <strong>Put options<\/strong> with strikes <strong>above<\/strong> the current underlying price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlight High Volume<\/strong>: (<em>for the Volume column only<\/em>) If selected, highlights cells with high volume using a specific color. The higher the volume, the more intense the color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlight High Open Interest<\/strong>: (<em>for the Open Interest column only<\/em>) If selected, highlights cells with high open interest using a specific color. The higher the value, the more intense the color.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>Volatility Smile<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Options Used<\/strong>: defines which types of options are used to build the Volatility Smile. <strong>Call<\/strong> or <strong>Put<\/strong> shows implied volatility using only that option type. <strong>Call &amp; Put<\/strong> combines the most relevant options on both sides of the market: out-of-the-money puts below the forward price and out-of-the-money calls above it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color: &#8216;IV #1&#8217;<\/strong>: defines the color of the implied volatility curve related to Chain #1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color: &#8216;IV #2&#8217;<\/strong>: defines the color of the implied volatility curve related to Chain #2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color: &#8216;IV #3&#8217;<\/strong>: defines the color of the implied volatility curve related to Chain #3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>Style<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Text Size<\/strong>: defines the font size to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>Defaults<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Order Type<\/strong>: Specifies the default order type that will be initially used when inserting orders during strategy creation. Two types are available:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MKT<\/strong>: Market order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LMT<\/strong>: Limit order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<strong>Style<\/strong>&#8216; section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color &#8216;CALL&#8217;<\/strong>: Specifies the color to use in the strategy grid to quickly identify a CALL option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color &#8216;PUT&#8217;<\/strong>: Specifies the color to use in the strategy grid to quickly identify a PUT option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Underlying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of the window, the current information for the underlying is displayed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Price (Last Price)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Size (Last Size)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open, High, Low, Close, and Daily Volume<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Interest (if available)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other relevant market data<\/strong>, such as percentage changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information allows you to keep the underlying instrument under constant observation, providing immediate context for analyzing its related options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To customize the columns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the underlying grid &gt; <strong>Edit Columns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-underlying1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3497\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> (gear icon at the top right)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>select <strong>Underlying<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Edit Columns<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-underlying2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-underlying2.png 633w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-underlying2-400x161.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option Chain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>Option Chain<\/strong> is an organized table that shows all the option contracts available for a given underlying, grouped by <strong>strike price<\/strong> and <strong>expiration<\/strong>.<br>Each row represents a specific strike and includes information on the corresponding <strong>Call<\/strong> and <strong>Put<\/strong> options, such as bid\/ask prices, last price, volume, open interest, and other relevant metrics (Greeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Option Chains allow you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quickly compare option prices across different strikes and expirations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze liquidity and volume of derivative instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support trading decisions and complex option strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each desk contains <strong>3 Tabs<\/strong>, each dedicated to a separate Option Chain. For each tab, you can select a <strong>different<\/strong> option <strong>expiration<\/strong>, allowing comparison across different maturities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain4.png 466w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain4-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To set the expiration, use the <strong>combo-box<\/strong> at the top left of the Chain tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3500\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then select the desired expiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain2.png 622w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain2-400x404.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the expiration is selected, the Chain will load gradually, subscribing to the data of all involved options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain3-1024x685.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain3-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain3-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain3-640x428.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain3-400x268.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff36b\"><strong>WARNING!<\/strong><br>The Option Chain is available only for instruments that have options. If the underlying does not have derivative contracts, the Chain will not be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <strong>clear (reset) the expiration<\/strong>, click the button next to the combo-box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain5.png 466w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain5-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chain Columns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the visible columns in the <strong>Chain<\/strong> using the <strong>combo-box<\/strong> at the top right of the grid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can select a <strong>predefined configuration<\/strong> or create a <strong>new one<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all columns can be deselected: some are <strong>always present<\/strong>, such as <strong>Strike<\/strong>, <strong>Bid Price<\/strong>, and <strong>Ask Price<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By selecting a configuration from the list and clicking the &#8216;<strong>Set as Default<\/strong>&#8216; button, you can define a <strong>default configuration<\/strong> that will automatically apply to all new chains created afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain-columns1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain-columns1.png 795w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain-columns1-768x627.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain-columns1-640x522.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-chain-columns1-400x327.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available Columns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Symbol<\/strong>: uniquely identifies the specific option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delta<\/strong>: measures the sensitivity of the option price to a one-unit change in the underlying price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gamma<\/strong>: indicates the change in Delta as the underlying price changes, measuring the curvature of the option price relationship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rho<\/strong>: represents the sensitivity of the option price to changes in interest rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theta<\/strong>: measures the change in the option price with the passage of time (time decay).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vega<\/strong>: indicates the sensitivity of the option price to changes in the underlying\u2019s implied volatility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implied Volatility (IV)<\/strong>: the volatility expected by the market, implied in the option price and calculated using the Black &amp; Scholes model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Interest<\/strong>: represents the total number of open contracts for that specific option that have not yet been closed or offset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last, Last Size<\/strong>: Last indicates the price of the last executed trade, while Last Size shows the number of contracts traded in that last trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theoretical Price<\/strong>: the estimated value of the option calculated using the Black &amp; Scholes model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bid, Bid Size<\/strong>: Bid indicates the best available purchase price, while Bid Size is the number of contracts offered at that price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask, Ask Size<\/strong>: Ask indicates the best available selling price, while Ask Size is the number of contracts requested at that price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strike<\/strong>: the option\u2019s exercise price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strike Subscription Limit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff36b\"><strong>The maximum number of subscribable strikes<\/strong> is determined by the <strong>\u201cMaximum Number of Strikes to Subscribe\u201d<\/strong> parameter in the <strong>data-feed connection settings<\/strong> (<em>Connections<\/em> Tab in the Overcharts main window).<br>This means that if the connection has a maximum limit of <strong>50 strikes<\/strong>, even if you configure the chain to display <strong>200<\/strong> strikes, the number actually displayed cannot exceed <strong>50<\/strong>.<br>It is also recommended <strong>not to exceed<\/strong> the number of subscribed strikes, as this directly impacts <strong>real-time performance<\/strong>. For example, subscribing to <strong>50 strikes<\/strong> actually subscribes to <strong>100 distinct instruments<\/strong> (50 Calls and 50 Puts), corresponding to <strong>100 separate real-time streams<\/strong>.<br>To achieve the best balance between information completeness and performance, it is recommended to configure the number of strikes (in the data-feed connection settings) in accordance with your operational needs, PC performance, Internet connection, and the data-feed capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notes on Greeks and Implied Volatility Calculation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculation of <strong>Greeks<\/strong>, <strong>implied volatility<\/strong>, and <strong>theoretical price<\/strong> is performed using <strong>Black &amp; Scholes formulas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the flexibility in using these models and the different parameters involved (such as interest rates, dividends, historical volatility, and price rounding), calculated values may differ significantly from those displayed on other platforms. Each platform uses different methods and parameters, so values are <strong>not directly comparable<\/strong>. What matters most is the <strong>order of magnitude<\/strong> of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> For American options or options with special features, values calculated with Black &amp; Scholes are approximate and may differ further compared to other platforms that use more complex models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-Time Data Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce the impact on PC performance, set the &#8216;<strong>Data Refresh Rate<\/strong>&#8216; property appropriately in <strong>Preferences &gt; Option Chain<\/strong> (accessible from Overcharts main window &gt; <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu &gt; <strong>Preferences<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Data Refresh Rate<\/strong> property allows you to set how often Option Chain data is refreshed. Increasing this value reduces the number of real-time updates, <strong>helping minimize the impact on PC performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, if you notice slowdowns in the real-time feed or overall PC performance, it is recommended to <strong>increase the refresh interval<\/strong>, thereby reducing the update frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volatility Smile<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Volatility Smile is a chart that shows how <strong>implied volatility<\/strong> changes across option strikes with the same expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In real markets, volatility is not the same for all options: some are more \u201cexpensive\u201d because the market assigns them more risk. This creates a curve that often looks like a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Volatility Smile, you can quickly understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>which strikes have <strong>higher or lower volatility<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how the market distributes <strong>risk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether there is more focus on <strong>upside or downside<\/strong> moves (skew)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a useful tool to better interpret option prices and gain a clearer view of market expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-trading1-1024x264.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-trading1-1024x264.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-trading1-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-trading1-640x165.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-trading1-400x103.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategy Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Strategy Creation<\/strong> feature allows you to build an options strategy by combining multiple Call and Put orders directly from the <strong>Option Chain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can create up to <strong>three strategies simultaneously<\/strong>, each managed in a separate grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each grid operates independently, allowing you to build different strategies at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total3-1024x267.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total3-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total3-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total3-640x167.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total3-400x104.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Order Entry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Option Chain<\/strong>, click on the <strong>Bid<\/strong> or <strong>Ask<\/strong> columns of the desired Call or Put to insert the corresponding row into the selected strategy grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total2-1024x780.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total2-1024x780.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total2-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total2-640x487.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-total2-400x305.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can use the <strong>Option Chain pop-up menu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on a row in the Chain &gt; select: <strong>Buy CALL<\/strong>, <strong>Sell CALL<\/strong>, <strong>Buy PUT<\/strong>, <strong>Sell PUT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add as many order rows as needed to build the desired strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modifying Orders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each order row can be <strong>deselected or removed individually<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order1-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order1-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order1-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order1-640x119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order1-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can specify the <strong>quantity<\/strong> and <strong>price<\/strong> (for <strong>Limit &#8211; LMT<\/strong> orders).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order2-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order2-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order2-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order2-640x119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order2-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire strategy can be <strong>cleared completely<\/strong> using the <strong>\u201cClear Grid\u201d<\/strong> button, which removes all order rows present in the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy2-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy2-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy2-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy2-640x119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy2-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sending the Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the strategy is complete, it can be sent to the <strong>Simulator<\/strong> or the <strong>Broker<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1<\/strong>. Click the <strong>\u201cSend to Simulator\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cSend to Broker\u201d<\/strong> button in the <strong>Strategy<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy1-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy1-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy1-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy1-640x119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-strategy1-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2<\/strong>. A <strong>summary window<\/strong> will open where you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>account<\/strong> to send the orders from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>TIF (Time In Force)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the <strong>summary of the orders<\/strong> to be sent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-send-strategy1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-send-strategy1.png 903w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-send-strategy1-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-send-strategy1-640x342.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-send-strategy1-400x214.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3<\/strong>. Click the <strong>\u201cSend to Simulator\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cSend to Broker\u201d<\/strong> button in the summary window to <strong>send all orders in the strategy as a single batch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Order Monitoring and Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once orders have been sent, you can <strong>monitor, modify, or cancel them<\/strong> from the <strong>\u201cPositions, Orders &amp; Accounts\u201d<\/strong> window, where you can also check the various positions and linked accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are <strong>two separate windows<\/strong>:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One for orders sent to the <strong>Simulator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One for orders sent to the <strong>Broker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the desired window by clicking the <strong>corresponding button<\/strong> in the <strong>Strategy<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order3-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order3-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order3-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order3-640x119.png 640w, https:\/\/www.overcharts.com\/en\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optionsdesk-desk-order3-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Options Desk function allows you to view the Option Chains of various instruments. 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