QQQ Sep Puts

[.sigma]

Absolutely. Tradytics is an incredible and diverse tool. You can do alot of research on it for your buck. Also Quantdata shows options flows in indices like the SPX and NDX as well as darkpool flows.
Spot gamma is a great source of data info on option moves and market maker triggers... a must have with liquidity charts like bookmap

sounds all very cool and I’m interested in stuff like this.

but at the same time, with already a myriad of metrics, data, numbers, etc of market stuff, I’m wondering if all this shit is just noise and it’s better to keep it extremely simplex.

once you start looking for dark pool flows I’d say you’re better off learning more about filling within the NBBO.

just my take. I’m saying this while still curious to check out spotgamma and quantdata

 

[Gandalf the white]

sounds all very cool and I’m interested in stuff like this.

but at the same time, with already a myriad of metrics, data, numbers, etc of market stuff, I’m wondering if all this shit is just noise and it’s better to keep it extremely simplex.

once you start looking for dark pool flows I’d say you’re better off learning more about filling within the NBBO.

just my take. I’m saying this while still curious to check out spotgamma and quantdata

Well if you in part or in full an options trader and or you hedge your positions with options then I would say tradytics would really be beneficial.
If you trade futures or equities and are interested in market maker participation/manipulation then quantdata and spotgamma is key. Quantdata for darkpool and filtered options trading. Spotgamma for research and key gamma levels on futures and equities. Option participation by market makers to hedge their positions has increased alot over the last couple years and i believe that you need to know if market makers are trading in positive or negative gamma(trading against market reducing vol or trade with market increasing vol) to cover their positions in underlying. Unfortunately simple these days isn't so simple anymore... the markets are so complex these days to try make alpha and get a sense of directionality has gotten very difficult. Therefore any tool to help is greatly appreciated