Bid/Ask Spread – Premium Percentage


What do these columns represent?

The values represent the Bid/Ask spread percentage for the At-The-Money strike for each Expiration.

The percentage background color ranges from green, gray, yellow, and red, which represents the most liquidity to least for that ATM Expiration


Spread Trade example: 

Bull Put

1.  The negotiation slider dynamically calculates the percentage of the position premium (debit or credit) that the bid/ask spread comprises when the slider is moved between the Mid (0.00%) and Natural (Max %).

2.  This value confirms the Spread value.  In this example, the value is 15.  The strikes are 200/215:


Multi-Leg Example: 

Iron Condor

1.  The negotiation slider dynamically calculates the percentage of the position premium (debit or credit) that the bid/ask spread comprises when the slider is moved between the Mid (0.00%) and Natural (Max %).

2.  The Put/Call Premium is calculated and tied to the “Bid”.

3.  The Outer legs and Body spread values.