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Options Execution Simulator

A backtesting tool for simulating complex options strategies using historical options chain data.

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What is Options Simulator?

The Options Simulator replays historical options chains to backtest complex strategies. Unlike stock simulators, this reconstructs the full options chain for any past date.

Learn more: Options Execution Simulation | Options Simulator Layout | All Simulators Guide

Core Features

Historical Chain Reconstruction

Load full option chain for any symbol (SPX, AAPL) for past dates. See Bid/Ask, Volume, OI exactly as they appeared.

Multi-Leg Support

Up to 10 legs:
- Iron Condors, Butterflies
- Straddles, Spreads
- Custom combinations

Combined Pricing Chart

Sums all leg prices to show entire strategy value over time see how spread P&L fluctuates accounting for all Greeks.

Workflow

  1. Select Symbol and Date
  2. Build position by clicking Bid/Ask
  3. Press Play time advances, chain updates
  4. Place orders based on historical liquidity

Educational Value

  • Theta Decay: Hold over weekend, see time decay
  • IV Crush: Simulate through earnings
  • Hedging: Test delta-neutral strategies

Where to find it in TradesViz

Simulator > Options Simulator from the main menu. Select symbol and historical date to load the options chain. Build multi-leg positions (up to 10 legs) and playback price action. Combined strategy PnL chart shows aggregate position value.

Example

Simulating SPX Iron Condor Monday-Friday to observe Theta decay.

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