Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the OptionsDepth platform, data, and analytics.

Does OptionsDepth cover all US equities?

No. The platform currently focuses on SPX and VIX options, where liquidity and participant-tagged exchange data make dealer-positioning analytics most accurate and actionable. SPX presents a great playground for such analytics due to the sharp rise in 0DTE volumes.

What instruments does OptionsDepth currently support?

OptionsDepth currently supports SPX and VIX options data, where market-maker positioning analytics are most reliable due to liquidity and participant-tagged exchange data.

What makes OptionsDepth different from other options tools?

Our analytics are based on exchange participant-tagged data from CBOE — not inferred from bid/ask spreads or tape heuristics.

This allows us to:

  • Distinguish positioning by participant type
  • Analyze true market maker exposure
  • Provide a clearer view of dealer hedging requirements
How does OptionsDepth help with 0DTE SPX trading?

OptionsDepth helps traders understand how market maker positioning influences intraday price movement. By analyzing Gamma, Charm, and Vanna exposure, traders can identify:

  • Key support and resistance levels
  • Zones of price stability vs instability
  • Areas where hedging flows may accelerate, suppress or pull price movements
  • We also pioneered MM exposure heatmaps, which provide forward-looking insights into potential hedging activity as market conditions change.

This is particularly relevant for 0DTE SPX trading, where dealer hedging dynamics can significantly impact short-term price behavior.

Do you offer trading signals?

No — we are a data provider, not a signal service.
We offer a daily market overview describing the SPX gamma landscape and key 0DTE positions, but we never give buy or sell recommendations.
We also host a Discord community where members discuss their views.
For traders looking for signals, there is a bundled subscription offering with TWI, large transparent trading community.

Are there guides or tutorials?

Yes. Our Knowledge Base includes tutorials on options fundamentals, Greeks, dealer hedging mechanics, and how to interpret OptionsDepth charts and dashboards.

https://app.optionsdepth.com/knowledge-base

What plans are available?

Pro — Core analytics, charts, dashboards, and daily model access.

Pro Max — Full access including intraday model updates, API access, and advanced data features.

How does API access work?

API access is a separate paid add-on for Pro Max users. Each API request consumes units from your API plan.

Basic Plan — $99 for 2,000 API units

Overage — up to 10,000 additional requests per month at $0.05 per unit

How granular is the data?

As granular as it gets. A restriction applies to the API, which can fetch a lookout period up to 90 DTE. The visualization modules such as breakdown by strike and breakdown by expiration are unrestricted with intraday snapshots at 10-minute intervals.

What historical data is available?

30 days intraday lookback for visualization and API. Our DataShop provides high-fidelity historical datasets for Gamma, Charm, and positional exposure beyond this period.

Can I export data to CSV for my own analysis?

Yes. Data can be exported via the API or downloaded from the DataShop, allowing you to perform your own analysis, backtesting, or modeling workflows.

Is your market-maker positioning data inferred or exchange-sourced?

Our Market Maker positioning data (Gamma, Charm, Vanna, and positional exposure) is based on exchange participant-tagged data such as CBOE. This is not inferred positioning — it is extracted directly from exchange-identified participant activity.

How do I interpret Gamma and Charm?

Gamma measures the rate of change of delta. Positive Gamma tends to stabilize price action through dealer hedging flows, while negative Gamma can amplify price movements.

Charm measures delta sensitivity over time (the effect of theta on delta), showing how dealer positioning shifts as options approach expiration.

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