Making Options Data Less Intimidating
Options trading involves a lot of moving parts: Greeks, volatility surfaces, gamma exposure, unusual activity patterns. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, even if you’ve been trading for a while.
We built AI features into Optionomics to help with that. Not AI that trades for you or predicts the future—AI that explains what you’re looking at in plain English.
The Problem Options Traders Face
When you look at an options chain, a gamma exposure chart, or a stream of unusual activity, there’s often a moment of “okay… but what does this actually mean?”
You might see:
- High gamma exposure concentrated at $450 strike
- Put/call ratio of 1.8
- Sweep orders with elevated IV
- Volatility skew flattening
Each data point has meaning, but connecting the dots and understanding the implications takes experience. That’s where AI helps.
What AI Actually Does in Optionomics
Real-Time Explanations
Click on any chart, metric, or unusual trade and ask the AI to explain it. The AI:
- Looks at the specific data you’re viewing
- Considers the broader market context
- Explains it in plain English
- Points out what’s notable or unusual
No jargon unless necessary. No vague generalities. It tells you what that specific data means.
Pattern Recognition
The AI has been trained on years of options data. When you’re looking at unusual flow or volatility patterns, it can say “this looks similar to pre-earnings accumulation patterns” or “this volatility structure typically appears before…”
It’s like having someone who’s seen these patterns play out many times before.
Learning Tool
The best part: using the AI makes you better at reading the data yourself. Over time, you start recognizing the patterns without needing to ask. The AI becomes training wheels that you eventually don’t need as much.
How Different Traders Use It
Day Traders
“Is this sweep order actually significant or just noise?” “This volume spike—is it unusual relative to this stock’s normal activity?”
The AI helps you filter signal from noise in real-time.
Swing Traders
“This stock has been getting consistent call buying for three days. What’s that usually mean?” “The volatility structure looks different than usual. Should I be paying attention?”
The AI provides context for positioning changes over multiple days.
Options Sellers
“Where is dealer gamma exposure likely to provide support/resistance?” “This IV percentile seems high but is it actually expensive given current conditions?”
The AI helps you find better entry points for premium selling strategies.
What AI Doesn’t Do
It’s important to be clear about what the AI is NOT:
It’s not a trading signal generator. The AI won’t tell you “buy this call” or “sell that put.” It explains data, it doesn’t make recommendations.
It’s not a crystal ball. It won’t predict earnings surprises or tell you which stocks will go up. It helps you understand what the current data suggests, not what will happen.
It doesn’t replace your judgment. You still need to decide what to do with the information. The AI makes you more informed, not automated.
Getting Started
If you have a Theta or Vega plan:
- Look at any chart or metric
- Click the brain icon or “Ask AI” button
- The AI analyzes what you’re viewing and explains it
- Ask follow-up questions if needed
Start with simple questions on data you already understand. See how the AI explains it. Once you trust it’s giving good explanations, use it on more complex data.
Why We Built This
We’re traders. We got tired of staring at data wondering “is this actually meaningful?” or “what am I supposed to do with this information?”
Having someone explain the data in plain English is incredibly valuable. That’s what we built.
The AI won’t make you rich. It won’t trade for you. But it will help you understand what you’re looking at, which is half the battle in options trading.
Want to try it? AI features are available on Theta ($79/month) and Vega ($99/month) plans. Check out the plans here.
Disclaimer: AI tools help you understand data better. They don’t predict the future or guarantee profits. Do your own research, manage your risk, and never trade with money you can’t afford to lose.
