How do I read the CE/PE options chart?

The options chart plots the Call (CE) and Put (PE) open interest, premium values, or traded volumes side-by-side by strike price. Call options (CE) are shown in green/blue, and Put options (PE) are shown in red. High levels of CE OI indicate resistance, while high PE OI represents support.

What does the Open Interest (OI) of Call options vs Put options tell us?

Since option writers are usually large institutions, Call writing (high CE OI) indicates that institutions expect prices to stay below that strike. Put writing (high PE OI) indicates they expect prices to stay above that strike. Comparing the two helps identify support and resistance zones.

What is Max Strike Price in options?

Max Strike Price (often referred to as the Max Pain Strike) represents the strike price where the combined open interest of Call and Put options is at its highest, meaning it is the point of maximum positioning concentration in the options chain.

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NSE Options Analysis — CE & PE Strike-wise OI Charts

Visualize NSE options open interest for any symbol across all strikes and expiries. Track Call (CE) and Put (PE) OI side-by-side to identify support/resistance zones, monitor OI change per trade for institutional signals, and find the Max Pain (Max Strike) level. Data sourced from NSE official EOD files, updated daily for all OPTIDX and OPTSTK instruments.

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NSE Options Analysis — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read the CE/PE options OI chart?

The chart plots Call (CE) and Put (PE) open interest by strike. High CE OI = resistance (call writers defending). High PE OI = support (put writers defending). These levels attract price near expiry as option writers delta-hedge to protect sold positions.

What is the difference between Daily and Gross metrics in options?

Daily Metrics show net session change. Gross Metrics (GROSS_ prefix) include all intraday transactions including squaroffs. High gross + low daily = intraday churning. High gross matching daily = strong overnight institutional conviction.

What does OI Change Per Trade mean?

OI_CHG_PR_VAL_PER_TRADE measures position-building intensity per transaction. A high positive value means large institutional blocks are being added, not just intraday churn. This is one of the best signals for identifying where smart money is entering options positions.

What is Max Strike Price (Max Pain) in NSE options?

Max Pain is the strike where the maximum number of option contracts (CE+PE combined) expire worthless, causing maximum loss to option buyers. Prices tend to gravitate here near expiry due to delta-hedging by institutions. Tracking its movement from week-start to expiry-Thursday is a widely used NSE F&O expiry strategy.

How to use Put-Call Ratio (PCR) from OI data?

PCR = Total PE OI ÷ Total CE OI. PCR > 1.0 = more put writing = bullish signal. PCR < 0.7 = more call writing = bearish signal. Extreme PCR readings often mark short-term reversal zones in Nifty and BankNifty options.

How does Nifty 50 options data compare to the Sensex option chain today?

While Nifty 50 options trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Sensex options trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Historically, nse option chain volumes for Nifty and BankNifty have been the highest in India. However, traders look at both nse bse options chains to check for arbitrage or sentiment agreement. Additionally, overnight moves in the sgx nifty / Gift Nifty or sgx live are reflected in how the Nifty 50 option chain open interest is written or covered during the pre-market session.

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