OPTIONS FLOW
Put/Call Ratio & Options Sentiment
Track how options traders are positioned in SPY and QQQ. High put/call ratios signal fear — often a contrarian buy indicator. Low ratios signal complacency and potential correction risk.
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HOW TO READ PUT/CALL RATIO
≥ 1.3Extreme Bearish BetsContrarian BUY signal
1.0 – 1.3Elevated HedgingCaution / watch for reversal
0.7 – 1.0NeutralNo directional edge
0.5 – 0.7Bullish / Low HedgingRisk-on, monitor for complacency
< 0.5Extreme ComplacencyContrarian SELL signal
WHAT IS OPTIONS FLOW?
Put Options
Contracts that profit when a stock falls. High put buying signals fear or hedging by institutional traders.
Call Options
Contracts that profit when a stock rises. High call buying signals bullish expectations or speculative demand.
Put/Call Ratio
Total put open interest divided by call open interest. Above 1.0 means more bearish positioning than bullish.
Open Interest
Total number of outstanding option contracts. High OI at a strike creates a potential support/resistance "magnet."
VIX Correlation
VIX typically rises when the PCR rises — both reflect fear. Combined extreme readings are the strongest contrarian signals.
Market Makers
When puts dominate, market makers are short puts and must buy the underlying to hedge — creating buying pressure.
Combine options flow with technical analysis
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Options Flow & Put/Call Ratio
Track real-time put/call ratios for SPY and QQQ. Know whether institutional options traders are positioned bullishly or bearishly before the move happens.
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