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Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Get started with projectoption.

Quick Start

1. Search for a Stock

Use the search bar to find any optionable stock by ticker (AAPL, SPY, TSLA, etc.).

Stock Search Display

2. Browse the Options Chain

The options chain appears on the left side:

Select an expiration from the dropdown.

  • Calls on the left
  • Strike prices in the center
  • Puts on the right
  • Custom column showing Delta, Volume, or Open Interest

Options Chain

3. Add Positions

ActionHow
Buy optionLeft-click on price
Sell optionRight-click on price
Buy/Sell stockButtons below stock price display

4. Manage Positions

In the portfolio table (bottom right), you can edit quantity or entry price directly.

Right-click any row for more options:

  • View Details — Full option details
  • Flip — Reverse quantity (long ↔ short)
  • Exclude from Projections — Hide from P/L chart
  • Delete — Remove position

Portfolio Table

5. Read the P/L Chart

The chart shows your theoretical P/L across stock prices. See P/L Curves for details on interpreting the T+0, T+50%, and Expiration lines.

P/L Chart

6. Modeling Tools

Below the options chain, three tabs let you model scenarios:

Time Modeling Add custom T+ lines to project P/L at specific future dates.

Time Modeling

IV Modeling Shift implied volatility up or down to visualize vega exposure.

IV Modeling

Adjustment Modeling Compare your current position against proposed trades. Add new positions from the chain—they appear as proposed adjustments with a separate curve overlay. Hover the chart to see P/L differences at various prices and time points.

Adjustment Modeling

Next Steps