What Are Custom Options Filters & Alerts?
Custom options filters and alerts are a powerful way for traders to cut through the noise of thousands of options contracts and focus only on trades that match their exact criteria. Instead of manually scanning every strike price, expiration, and premium across an entire options chain, you define a set of rules — such as minimum volume, implied volatility range, delta thresholds, or premium limits — and the tool instantly surfaces only the contracts that qualify.
This approach is essential for active options traders who need to act quickly on high-probability setups. Whether you are looking for high-volume calls with low implied volatility, deep in-the-money puts with strong delta, or weekly expirations with specific premium targets, custom filters let you define your edge and find matching trades in seconds rather than hours.
How to Use This Custom Options Filter Tool
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Create a New Filter
Click "New Filter" and give it a descriptive name like "High Volume AAPL Calls" or "Low IV SPY Puts."
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Set Your Filter Criteria
Define the ticker symbol, contract type, expiration date, strike price range, volume and open interest minimums, IV range, premium range, and delta range.
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Run the Filter
Hit "Scan Now" to fetch the latest options chain data and apply your filter rules. Matching contracts appear instantly in the results table.
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Review Alerts & History
Every time a scan finds matching contracts, they are logged as alerts. Review your alert history to track which setups appeared over time and identify recurring patterns.
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Save & Reuse Filters
All filters are saved locally in your browser. Come back anytime to re-run your saved filters against the latest market data.
Why Use Custom Options Filters?
Save Hours of Scanning
Stop manually scrolling through hundreds of contracts. Define your criteria once and let the tool do the work.
Act on Real-Time Data
Filters run against live options chain snapshots, so you always see the most current pricing, volume, and Greeks.
Multi-Dimensional Filtering
Combine strike, expiration, IV, volume, open interest, premium, and delta filters for precise, multi-criteria screening.
Alert History Tracking
Every matching contract is logged with a timestamp. Review past alerts to identify recurring setups and refine your strategy.
100% Private & Local
All filter configurations and alert history are stored in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server — your strategy stays private.
Completely Free
No subscription, no sign-up, no limits. Build as many custom filters as you need and scan any ticker at no cost.