Options Trading
Pull an option chain into Google Sheets with the MarketXLS add-on: =QM_GetOptionChain returns strikes, bid/ask, volume, open interest, implied volatility, and Greeks.
How to use an AI assistant for options analysis: connect it to option chains, Greeks, and implied volatility through the MarketXLS MCP server, then screen and evaluate strategies in plain English.
Triple witching options strategy — master the quarterly convergence of index futures, index options, and equity options expiration with data-driven Excel analysis.
Credit spread calculator Excel — calculate max profit, max loss, breakeven, and return on risk for bull put and bear call spreads with scenario analysis, position sizing, and live MarketXLS formulas.
How to get an option price in Excel: OptionSymbol plus QM_Last for one contract, QM_GetOptionQuotesAndGreeks for a full chain, and Black-Scholes for theoretical value.
A long put calendar spread sells a near-term put and buys a longer-dated put at the same strike to profit from faster time decay. Setup, Greeks, management, and Excel tracking.
The options wheel strategy explained: sell cash-secured puts, then covered calls, and track premiums, cost basis, and returns in an Excel workbook with MarketXLS.
0DTE Options Strategy — a complete guide to zero-day expiration trading on SPX, SPY, QQQ, and individual stocks. Strategies, risk management, and real-time Excel analysis for same-day options.
Build an SPX options screener in Excel: pull the chain with =QM_GetOptionChain("^SPX"), add Greeks, filter by expiration, moneyness, delta, and volume, then rank setups.
Build a credit spread calculator in Excel: net credit, max profit, max loss and breakeven for put and call credit spreads, plus a strike screen with MarketXLS option data.
How to build an SPX iron condor in Excel: max profit, max loss, breakevens, and return on risk formulas, a worked example, and entry, adjustment, and exit rules.
Build a covered call calculator in Excel: premium, static and annualized ROI, breakeven, and max profit, with option prices pulled by MarketXLS formulas.
0DTE SPY options expire at 4:00 PM ET the day they trade. Five strategies with worked numbers, 1-2% position sizing, exit rules, and an Excel monitoring setup.
SPX vs SPY Options — understand the critical differences in settlement, exercise style, tax treatment, and contract size to choose the right S&P 500 options for your trading strategy.
Build an options profit calculator in Excel: pull premiums and Greeks with MarketXLS, then compute max profit, max loss, and breakeven for covered calls, spreads, and iron condors.
Options data in Excel — pull live greeks, historical prices, implied volatility, and full analytics directly into your spreadsheet with simple formulas.