Our redesigned Option Chains open by default. If you prefer to use the legacy tool, from the overflow menu (three horizontal dots) in the top right corner of Quote Details, tap the Legacy Option Chain toggle. To toggle off legacy mode, return to Quote Details and use the overflow menu.
In IBKR Mobile for iPhone you can view option chains on any stock or futures instrument that has options, including index options.
To view legacy option chains in IBKR Mobile for iPhone:
- From a Watchlist, tap a financial instrument then tap again to display the Quote Details.
- Tap Options at the top of the Quote Details screen
- View chains by expiry by tapping an expiration date. The selected expiry is highlighted
- 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 three vertical "adjustment" lines 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: 25.3% in the below image) reflects the implied volatility for the selected expiry.
- Use the Strategy Builder toggle to create complex, multi-leg option strategies.
- To modify the side or quantity, tap the field on the option row.
- Use buttons below the option chain create an order or the option or strategy to a Watchlist,
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