Is OptionIncomeTools really free?

Yes. Every calculator, screener, and delayed-data dashboard is free with no signup, no email capture, and no paywall. Site is monetized by unobtrusive display ads.

How current is the options data?

Market quotes are delayed approximately 15 minutes during US market hours. Our cached snapshot refreshes every five minutes. Annualized screen yields are deterministic calculations from the latest snapshot, not forecasts or projected annual returns.

Free options-income screening tool · quotes delayed ~15 min

Compare covered-call, cash-secured-put, and wheel setups using delayed market data.

OptionIncomeTools scans liquid US options and ranks income setups by annualized screen yield, liquidity, and assignment risk. Quotes are delayed approximately 15 minutes during market hours and refreshed in the application every five minutes. Results are educational screening output — not trade recommendations or expected returns.

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Annualized screen yield is a comparison metric (premium ÷ capital at risk × 365 ÷ DTE). It is not a forecast or projected annual return. See the methodology and disclaimer before placing any trade.

Core tickers scanned (delayed ~15 min)

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100% free

No signup, no paywall

Decision-support tools

Four screeners that answer "which setups meet my selected yield, liquidity, and risk filters?" — not just "calculate this option".

Screener

Wheel Strategy Screener

Ranked candidates with wheel score, liquidity score, and risk score. 30-ticker delayed-data scan.

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Planner

Income Goal Planner

Capital + monthly target → diversified 5-position allocation with feasibility check.

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Screener

Dividend + CC Screener

Maximum combined income from dividends + covered calls. Safety + 5-year growth scoring.

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Screener

Earnings Volatility Screener

Upcoming earnings with expected move, IV crush score, and per-ticker strategy pick.

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Backtester

Backtesting Engine

Test CC, CSP, or Wheel against real historical data. CAGR, Sharpe, max drawdown, equity curve, trade log.

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Comparison

Strategy Comparison

Side-by-side: Buy & Hold vs CC vs CSP vs Wheel. Overlaid equity curves and risk-vs-return scatter.

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Options Income AI

"I have $X and want $Y/month income." Get a personalized allocation with explanations and risk notes.

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Daily

Daily briefings

Top CSPs, CCs, wheel candidates, IV plays, dividend stacks, and earnings setups — refreshed every market day.

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Top annualized screen yields

Highest annualized screen yields across the most liquid US tickers. Hydrates with delayed market data (~15 min) every 5 minutes during market hours.

Annualized screen yield = (premium ÷ capital at risk) × (365 ÷ DTE). It is a comparison metric for screening, not a projected annual return or forecast. Sample figures shown until the delayed-data snapshot hydrates are marked "Illustrative example."

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Illustrative example while delayed market data loads. Calculation type: deterministic screen yield. Quotes are delayed approximately 15 minutes during market hours. Verify executable prices with your broker before trading.