Options Change in Volume Leaders

Returns a list of options with the largest increase in trading volume compared to their average. Useful for identifying unusual activity and potential smart money movements.

Parameters

  • numberOfRecords: How many results to return
  • country: Market (e.g., "US")
  • instrumentType: Filter by type

Notes

  • Identifies unusual volume spikes
  • May indicate pending news or institutional activity
  • Updates end-of-day
  • Returns tabular data

Examples

=opt_OptionsChangeInVolumeLeaders(20, "US", "All")
Top 20 volume changes

When to Use

Unusual options activity screening, smart money tracking, volume spike detection

When NOT to Use

| Need absolute volume | opt_OptionsVolumeLeaders() | | Need volume/OI ratio | opt_UnusualStockOptionsActivity() |

Common Issues & FAQ

Q: Why am I getting "NA"? A: Check that:

  • The symbol is valid
  • You have proper data access
  • Parameters are in correct format

Q: Is this function Excel-only? A: Some functions may not have API endpoints and only work in Excel.

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