Options trading is available via the MBT Navigator once you complete and submit an Options Account Application and OPRA Subscriber Agreement.

To trade options, simply select "Options Chain" from the "Navigate" pull down menu. Type the desired symbol in the "Underlier" field and hit enter. Then add an options order entry sceen (OES) by either right-clicking anywhere on the options chain window and selecting "Show order entry" or double-clicking on any symbol in the options chain.



Available Options
Right-click on the options window to display the available options.

• Add/Remove Columns: Select from 12 different columns of data.



• Auto Column Width: Automatically sizes column widths to the overall window size.



• Show Order Entry: Double-click anywhere in the main option quote area to display the options Order Entry Screen (OES). You can also right-click and select "Show Order Entry".



• Show Puts: Only displays puts for the option root being viewed.



• Show Calls: Only displays calls for the option root being viewed.



• Preferences:
  
  
  
  
  • Display Options: Adjust the colors for even and odd row stripes, grid text, and grid backgroud.
  • Default View: To save space, you can select to display only puts, only calls, or both.
  • Bold Positions in grid: Positions you currently hold will be bolded when displayed in the option quote chain.
  • Highlight Live orders in grid: Live orders will be displayed with the "live" order color in the option quote chain.