Interactive Broker datafeed for options contracts

[ell2230]

This is probably a newbie question. I am trying to connect Ninjatrader to TWS, that wouldnt be a problem by looking up reference manual. but I am just curious, if it is setup correctly, how do I get quote for Options contract. Because I am an Options trader through IB, I dont trade Equities. I also would like utilize NT to Backtest Options trading strategies. Is it possible?

Thanks,
SL

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherS]

Hello SL,

Unfortunately, Options are currently not supported in NinjaTrader.

NinjaTrader support futures, forex and equities.

[ell2230]

Thats a pity. Hope that you can get on this field in the future.

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherS]

Hello SL,

I will forward the suggestion to our development team.

[balancenv]

I will second this request. With the explosive growth of the derivative markets, you will be missing out a LOT if option trading is not supported!

[balancenv]

I know supporting options takes a lot of work.
I am not suggesting NT to support full fledged option trading like thinkorswim or OptionsXpress with volatility and all the delta/theta analysis or multi-leg strategies, etc.
But if we can do the following, say doing strategy on AAPL but auto trade on its option, say, buy or sell it's Dec 540 call or put (fixed symbol and input in UI), that will help a lot!!

[MadScientist]

Has anyone been able to trade options, just buying and covering Puts & Calls with NT?

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherS]

Hello MadScientist,

NinjaTrader does not support options at this time.

NinjaTrader supports equities, futures and forex markets.

[coolcorner]

Interactive brokers Options Data?

This thread has been quite old, hence asking this question? Does Ninja support IB's options data now or still does not?

[NinjaTrader_AlexC]

Hi, thanks for your reply.

No, NinjaTrader does not currently support options trading through Interactive Brokers.