Skills

Options Strategy Advisor

Options trading strategy analysis and simulation tool.

Install

npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill options-strategy-advisor -g -a claude-code -y
Category
Engineering
Updated
3d ago
License
MIT
Context cost
Mediumabout 3,000 tokens
Runs scripts
Yes, review before use

What it does

Options trading strategy analysis and simulation tool. Provides theoretical pricing using Black-Scholes model, Greeks calculation, strategy P/L simulation, and risk management guidance. Use when user requests options strategy analysis, covered calls, protective puts, spreads, iron condors, earnings plays, or options risk management. Includes volatility analysis, position sizing, and earnings-based strategy recommendations. Educational focus with practical trade simulation.

Options Strategy Advisor

Overview

This skill provides comprehensive options strategy analysis and education using theoretical pricing models. It helps traders understand, analyze, and simulate options strategies without requiring real-time market data subscriptions.

Core Capabilities:

  • Black-Scholes Pricing: Theoretical option prices and Greeks calculation
  • Strategy Simulation: P/L analysis for major options strategies
  • Earnings Strategies: Pre-earnings volatility plays integrated with Earnings Calendar
  • Risk Management: Position sizing, Greeks exposure, max loss/profit analysis
  • Educational Focus: Detailed explanations of strategies and risk metrics

Data Sources:

  • FMP API: Stock prices, historical volatility, dividends, earnings dates
  • User Input: Implied volatility (IV), risk-free rate
  • Theoretical Models: Black-Scholes for pricing and Greeks

Prerequisites

Required:

  • Python 3.9+ with numpy, scipy, requests

Optional:

  • FMP API key (for real-time stock prices and historical volatility)
    • Set via FMP_API_KEY environment variable or --api-key argument
    • Without API key: Use manual inputs for stock price and volatility

Installation:

pip install numpy scipy requests

Quick Start Examples:

# Basic call option pricing (no API key needed)
python3 scripts/black_scholes.py

# With FMP API key for real-time data
python3 scripts/black_scholes.py --ticker AAPL --api-key $FMP_API_KEY

# Custom option parameters
python3 scripts/black_scholes.py --stock-price 180 --strike 185 --days 30 --volatility 0.25

# Put option analysis
python3 scripts/black_scholes.py --stock-price 180 --strike 175 --days 30 --option-type put

When to Use This Skill

Read the whole SKILL.md on GitHub

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