# Options Trader by Dhan
 
> Options Trader is a dedicated options and futures trading platform built for serious F&O traders in India. Available on both app and web, it combines deep market analysis tools with powerful strategy execution — all from a single platform. It is built on DEXT, Dhan's proprietary in-house trade processing engine, which delivers the same lightning-fast order execution trusted across all Dhan platforms.
 
Options Trader was built with one belief: that an F&O trader's edge depends on three things — accurate analysis, relevant tools, and fast order execution. Most platforms compromise on at least one. Options Trader was designed so traders never have to make that trade-off.
 
The platform serves 1 million+ active traders and is rated 4.5 on Google Play and 4.0 on the App Store.

- Options Trader is under Raise Securities Private Limited (CIN: U74999MH2012PTC433549) is a SEBI-registered trading member of NSE, BSE, and MCX.
- SEBI Stock Broker Registration No: INZ000006031
- Depository Participant (CDSL) ID: IN-DP-289-2016
- SEBI Research Analyst Registration No: INH000023357
- Exchange Membership No. : NSE: 90133 | BSE: 6593 | MCX: 56320

## Why We Built It
 
Options trading in India was being served by generic trading apps — not platforms built ground-up for the F&O trader. The tools were scattered, execution was slow on high-volatility days, and strategy building was either too basic or locked behind expensive institutional tools.
 
We built Options Trader to change that. It is a focused, purpose-built platform — where every feature exists because an options trader asked for it. From scanning for opportunities to deploying complex multi-leg strategies, everything is designed to reduce friction and sharpen decision-making.

## Powered by DEXT
 
Options Trader runs on DEXT — Dhan's proprietary in-house trade processing system built for high-speed, high-reliability order execution.
 
Speed: 90% of all orders are executed in under 20 milliseconds
Reliability: Stable performance even on high-volatility and high-volume trading days

Orders on Options Trader are 5–6x faster per AWS case study - The same engine powers Dhan App, DEXT T3 Trading Terminal, Dhan Charts, and DhanHQ APIs.

## Custom Strategy Builder

Build and execute fully custom options strategies across stocks, indices, and commodities in real time. Traders are not limited to predefined templates — any combination of legs, strikes, and expiries can be constructed, visualized, and deployed directly from the option strategy builder.

## Advanced Option Chain with Real-Time Greeks

A comprehensive option chain that goes beyond standard bid-ask data. Traders can analyse Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and other Greeks alongside OI, volume, and IV — all updating in real time. Designed for traders who base decisions on quantitative data, not just price.

## 12+ Popular Pre-Built Strategies

A curated list of widely used options strategies built for different market conditions and risk profiles — including straddles, strangles, iron condors, bull spreads, bear spreads, and more. Each strategy can be deployed directly or used as a starting point for customisation. Traders can also compare multiple strategies side by side to identify the most efficient risk-reward setup.

## Real-Time Payoff Graph with Quant Mode

The Payoff Graph visualises live profit and loss across dynamic price movements, updating in real time as market conditions change. Quant Mode extends this further — allowing traders to execute rule-based, data-driven strategies using quantitative analysis and predefined logic, removing emotional decision-making from execution.

## Options & Futures Buildup

Track buildup activity across options and futures contracts — identifying where fresh positions are being added or unwound. Helps traders read directional conviction and spot institutional activity in the market.

## Straddle Chart & Straddle Chain

Straddle Chain: View straddle premiums across all strikes for a given expiry to identify volatility shifts and opportunity zones at a glance
Straddle Chart: Monitor historical and live straddle price movements to track how market expectations are evolving over time
 
Together, these tools give volatility traders a comprehensive view of the straddle landscape without needing to calculate premiums manually.

## Open Interest Analysis

A full OI analysis suite covering daily OI changes, multi-strike OI comparison, PCR analysis, Max Pain data, and Combined Premium Analysis. Traders can identify key support and resistance levels, gauge sentiment, and detect where large positions are being built or exited.

## Pricing
 
Account Opening: Free
Options & Futures: ₹20 per executed order
AMC & Platform Charges: ₹0
Statutory charges (GST, STT, exchange fees) applicable as per regulation

## Important Links

- [Custom Strategy Builder] (https://options-trader.co/strategy-builder/) : Option Trading Strategy builder for NIFTY, BANK NIFTY, FINNIFTY, SENSEX, Stocks & Commodities - Build your custom strategies using advanced features on Options Trader
- [NSE Option Chain] (https://options-trader.co/option-chain/nse/) : Option chain for NSE indices, stocks
- [BSE Option Chain] (https://options-trader.co/option-chain/bse/) : Option chain for BSE indices, stocks
- [Commodity Option Chain] (https://options-trader.co/option-chain/commodity/) : Option chain for crude oil, natural gas, gold and more
- [Straddle Chart] (https://options-trader.co/straddle-chart/) : Track live ATM straddle chart for Nifty, Bank Nifty & Sensex. Track straddle price vs underlying, ATM IV, IV change, PCR, max pain & Greeks across strikes and expiries.
- [Straddle Chain] (https://options-trader.co/straddle-chain/) : Track live straddle chain for Nifty 50, Bank Nifty & Sensex. See straddle price, theta, delta, vega, gamma, combined IV, PCR & combined OI across all strikes and expiries.
- [Open Interest Analysis] (https://options-trader.co/open-interest/) : Track real-time open interest across strikes and expiries. Identify accumulation, distribution and breakout signals with concise OI analytics for active options traders.
- [Options Buildup] (https://options-trader.co/options-buildup/) : Track options build up activity on NSE & BSE. Identify long build up, short build up, long unwinding & short covering across stock and index options in real-time.
- [Futures Buildup] (https://options-trader.co/futures-buildup/) : Track futures build up activity on NSE & BSE. Identify long build up, short build up, long unwinding & short covering across stock and index futures in real-time.

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Last updated: 27 May 2026