What features are available in the OI Analysis tool?

The tool includes symbol selection, expiry date filtering, strike limit adjustments, and multiple analysis types like OI Overall, OI Change, PUT CALL RATIO, and more. You can also view data in lots, customize chart types, and see interactive visualizations of options data.

How frequently is the data updated?

In live mode, our data refreshes every 2 minutes, ensuring you always have access to the most current market conditions.

Can I access historical data?

Yes, you can review historical open interest data using our integrated date picker and backtesting feature for trend analysis and strategy validation.

What is Gamma × OI and why is it important?

Gamma × OI multiplies the gamma value by the open interest at each strike, helping identify potential areas of hedging pressure that might influence the underlying asset's price movement.

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Q: How can I interpret the OI change charts?

OI Change charts show the net change in open interest compared to a previous time period. Positive values indicate new positions being opened, while negative values suggest positions being closed. This helps confirm trend strength and market sentiment.

Symbol

NIFTY

Backtest Mode

Disabled

Expiry Date

Strike Limit

Range Start

Range End

Live Updates

Static

Historical Date

Understanding Open Interest Analysis

Open Interest (OI) is the total number of outstanding derivative contracts that have not been settled. Our advanced OI Analysis tool provides comprehensive visualizations that help traders identify potential market moves, liquidity hotspots, and sentiment shifts in the options market.

Key Features of Our OI Analysis Tool

Multiple Chart Types: View Open Interest, Change in OI, Volume, PCR, and Gamma × OI charts for comprehensive analysis.
Advanced Time Analysis: Compare OI changes across different timeframes with flexible time range selection.
Backtesting Capabilities: Analyze historical OI data to validate strategies and understand market patterns.
Real-time Updates: Stay current with live data refreshed every 2 minutes in Live mode.
Customizable Display: Toggle between lots/contracts, swap call/put colors, and adjust chart types to suit your preference.
Enhanced Visualization: Bar, line, and area charts with ATM strike indicators and customizable strike ranges.
Cross-Asset Support: Analyze indices like NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, and commodities like GOLD, SILVER, and CRUDEOIL.

How to Use the OI Analysis Tool Effectively

Follow these steps to maximize the benefits of our OI Analysis tool:

Select your desired symbol and expiry date.
Set the strike limit to focus on relevant strike prices around ATM.
Use Live Updates for real-time analysis or enable Backtesting to analyze historical patterns.
Analyze OI change patterns to identify potential support/resistance levels.
Compare Put-Call Ratios to gauge market sentiment.
Examine Volume data alongside OI to confirm trend strength.
Study Gamma × OI charts to identify potential hedging pressure points.
Save your preferred strike range settings for quick access in future sessions.

Understanding the Different Analysis Charts

Open Interest (OI) Chart

Shows the current open positions at each strike price. High OI at specific strikes often indicates potential support/resistance levels. These strikes tend to act as magnets, especially near expiry.

Change in Open Interest

Displays how OI has changed over your selected time period. Positive values indicate new positions being opened, while negative values suggest positions being closed. This helps confirm trend strength and market positioning.

Total Traded Volume

Shows the number of contracts traded during the selected period. High volume with increasing OI confirms strong trend continuation, while high volume with decreasing OI might signal a potential reversal.

Put-Call Ratio (PCR)

Calculates the ratio of put OI to call OI. A PCR above 1.0 indicates more puts than calls (potentially bearish sentiment), while values below 1.0 suggest bullish positioning. Extreme PCR values often signal potential reversals due to overly one-sided positioning.

Gamma × OI

Multiplies the gamma value by the open interest at each strike. This highlights strikes where dealer hedging activity might influence the underlying asset's price movement. Large Gamma × OI values near current price levels can amplify market moves in either direction.

Backtesting With Historical OI Data

Our backtesting feature allows you to analyze how open interest evolved on specific historical dates. This helps:

Validate trading strategies based on OI patterns
Study how major market events affected options positioning
Identify recurring OI patterns before significant market moves
Compare current market structure with historical precedents
Assess how accurate OI was as a predictor of market direction

Simply toggle the "Backtest Mode" switch, select your desired historical date, and analyze the OI data as you would with current data.

Trading Applications of OI Analysis

Identifying Support and Resistance

High OI strikes often act as magnets or barriers for price movement, especially near expiry. Monitor strikes with unusually high OI for potential support/resistance levels.

Sentiment Analysis

Use the Put-Call Ratio to gauge market sentiment. Extremely low PCR values indicate potential complacency (bearish contrarian signal), while very high PCR values suggest fear (bullish contrarian signal).

Trend Confirmation

Rising OI with rising prices confirms bullish trends; rising OI with falling prices confirms bearish trends. Falling OI with price movement in either direction might signal trend weakness.

Volatility Forecasting

Analyze Gamma × OI to identify potential volatility triggers. High gamma exposure near current price levels can amplify market moves and lead to increased volatility.

Conclusion

The JustTicks OI Analysis tool provides traders with a comprehensive suite of visualizations to understand options market positioning. By combining real-time data with historical analysis capabilities, this tool empowers traders to make more informed decisions based on institutional positioning and market sentiment.Whether you're day trading, swing trading, or investing for the longer term, our OI Analysis tool can help you identify potential market turns, confirm existing trends, and gain an edge in today's complex markets.

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