Option Chain Setup Window - General tab

Field Name

Description

Chain settings

Symbol field

Type the symbol of the stock you want to view

Expiration drop-down list

Select the expiration date of options displayed in the Options Chain window

Strikes drop-down list

Select the number of strike listing you want to view

Exercise Style

**** Both, American, European

Analytics settings

Risk Free Interest Rate

Type the rate of interest that can be earned without assuming any risks. This applies to yield-based, debt, and interest rate options.

Volatility for Greeks drop-down list

Select the time to take the Greeks, the four major risk measures (Vega, Theta, Delta, and Gamma), into account. You can select from 30 day historical, 60 day historical, or implied volatility.

Adjust for Dividends in Computation check box

Click to use a modified Black-Scholes model that takes account of dividends.

Preview Section

Changes made in the Option Chain Setup window can be previewed in the lower half of the window.

OK button

Click to accept changes and return to Option Chain window

Cancel button

Click to ignore changes and return to Option Chain window