Our redesigned Options Chains opens by default. If you prefer to use the legacy tool, from the overflow menu (three vertical dots) in the top right corner of Quote Details, tap the Legacy Option Chain toggle.
In IBKR Mobile for Android, view chains on any stock or futures instrument that has options, including index options.
To view option chains in IBKR Mobile for Android:
- From a Watchlist, tap a financial instrument
- Tap the Options tab.
- View chains by expiry by tapping an expiration date. The selected expiry is underlined
- See additional market data by tapping the "down" arrow to the right of the data line. Hide by tapping the "up" arrow
- Configure chains display (# of strikes, standard deviation, time period, whether or not to show days to last trading day, trading class) by tapping the icon in the top right corner next to the destination. Tap Manage Columns to add the Greeks and other columns
- The Implied Volatility shown at the top of the Strike column (IV: 18.2% in the below image) reflects the implied volatility for the selected expiry
- In-the-money options are shaded light blue.
- Use the Strategy Builder toggle to create complex, multi-leg option strategies. Or, tap to select multiple legs to automatically enable Strategy Builder.
- At the bottom of the screen below your options:
- Tap Edit to change the side or quantity of individual legs.
- Tap Watchlist to add the option or strategy to your Watchlist.
- Tap Order to create an order for the option or strategy.
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