put/call ratios

Discussion in 'Options' started by douji, Jun 22, 2006.

  1. douji

    douji

    Hi,

    I was having a little trouble finding an analytics website that shows Put/Call ratios. I was hoping someone would be able to point me in the right direction.

    Cheers,

    Brett
     
  2. Choad

    Choad

  3. douji

    douji

    Thanks for the reply. What about put/call ratios for individual options?(not CBOE as a whole)

    Best,

    Brett
     
  4. Choad

    Choad

  5. arc316

    arc316

  6. The ratio has very little - if any - meaning. What do you hope to learn from the Put/Call ratio?
     
  7. douji

    douji

    just a contrarian sentiment approach to an overall plan. why don't you feel it has no meaning?
     
  8. I hope you have done your own research, and not to rely on anyone, as certain nuances could make all the difference.
     
  9. If the put/call ratio is 4:1 what does that indicate. bearish? bullish? Looks bearish, but is it?

    • A put credit spread is made up of puts only, but is bullish. Selling puts is also bullish.
    BUT
    • A put debt spread is also made up of puts only, and is bearish. Buying puts is also bearish.

    There is no calls involved in the above trades.