Options Scanner Overview TradeKing's Options Scanner screens over 150,000 option contracts to find your optimal trade.   Basic search helps you determine the option to trade based on cost (or volatility), whether it's in-, at- or out-of-the-money, expiration, liquidity and risk. Or try advanced search for screening capability on 25 different filters, drawn from the underlying stock, option contract or a combination of the two.  Here is the basic search dashboard... simply click on Advanced for more in-depth search criteria. When you complete your first search you will be impressed by the amount of information provided. Here is an small example:   Want to learn more about this tool? Download the Options Scanner Manual (in Adobe PDF) for more detailed information.

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