Introduction: Track and analyze options volatility metrics across stocks, ETFs, FX, commodities, crypto, and more.
Added on: Jan 21, 2025
Moontower

What is Moontower

Moontower provides traders with a comprehensive suite of tools to analyze and trade options. The platform offers proprietary charts, volatility dashboards, and position visualizers to help users make informed trading decisions. With over 3,000 traders and monitoring of 100+ assets, Moontower is designed to cater to both retail and professional options traders.

How to Use Moontower

  1. Cockpit: Start with the Cockpit view to get an overview of the entire financial market using Moontower's proprietary options data.
  2. Dashboard: Use the cross-sectional volatility dashboard to identify cheap or expensive options in the market.
  3. Position Visualizer: Visualize your options structure and calculate potential PnL.
  4. Volatility Risk Premia: Utilize the VRP scanner to find assets with attractive volatility risk premia.
  5. Drill Down: Analyze specific tickers to understand their options market in detail.
  6. Pairs Analysis: Compare the volatilities of two assets to identify relative value opportunities.

Use Cases of Moontower

Moontower is ideal for traders who want to gain a deeper understanding of options markets and improve their trading strategies. It is particularly useful for those looking to identify mispriced options, hedge positions, or speculate on volatility.

Features of Moontower

  • Cockpit

    Provides a comprehensive view of the financial market using proprietary options data.

  • Dashboard

    Helps traders identify cheap or expensive options through a cross-sectional volatility dashboard.

  • Position Visualizer

    Allows users to visualize their options structure and calculate potential profit and loss.

  • Volatility Risk Premia

    Scans for assets with attractive volatility risk premia, ideal for selling options.

  • Drill Down

    Enables detailed analysis of specific tickers to understand their options market.

  • Pairs Analysis

    Compares the volatilities of two assets to identify relative value opportunities.

FAQs from Moontower

1

Who is Moontower for?

Moontower is designed for individuals who already trade options for speculation, hedging, or writing options. It is also beneficial for active traders.
2

Do I need to understand options to use the Moontower charts?

Moontower provides a free Primer and walkthrough video to help users understand how to use the charts effectively, even if they are new to options trading.
3

Is Moontower worth the investment if I have limited options knowledge or time?

The cost of Moontower is relatively small compared to the potential benefits it offers. A single informed trade can cover the annual subscription cost, making it a valuable tool for regular market analysis.
4

Why don't you offer monthly billing?

Moontower encourages a level of commitment that aligns with the long-term benefits of using the platform. Annual billing ensures users fully acclimate to the tools and methodologies.