Historical volume

Discussion in 'Options' started by met1989, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. met1989

    met1989

    how can I see the historical volume of options on a option chain
     
  2. ZBZB

    ZBZB

    What secret broker?
     
  3. met1989

    met1989

    Think or swim
     
  4. ZBZB

    ZBZB

    Number of lots that have traded today for each strike?
     
  5. met1989

    met1989

    Yeah like an average or just historical volume
     
  6. ZBZB

    ZBZB

    IN IB tws you right click at the top of the options chain, choose configure and add volume, last size and time of last trade. You must be able to configure an option chain in tos.
     
  7. It depends on what specifically you need! If you want volume for a specific date, you may be able to achieve using OnDemand. If you want volume for a specific option, just use Charts, and specify the option, and insure volume is included! Such as below:
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    If you need much more complex than that, you may need to purchase the data, but that may be an unpleasant undertaking, depending on your needs.
     
  8. ironchef

    ironchef

    I am sure your broker has it, you just have to find it.

    I can download into Excel up to six months of historical options data including open, high low close and OI, and that brokerage is not one of those that advertises for day traders or even frequent traders.