Question 1

Is Optioneer free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The core tracker is free forever and includes portfolio tracking, Greeks, P&L, and CSV export. Premium adds real-time data, alerts, CSV import, and multi-symbol Discovery scans.

Question 2

Which options strategies are supported?

Accepted Answer

Optioneer supports 18+ strategies, including covered calls, vertical spreads, iron condors, straddles, strangles, and custom multi-leg combinations.

Question 3

How do I add trades?

Accepted Answer

Add trades manually with the trade entry form, or import a broker CSV on Premium. Every trade updates your portfolio automatically, and you can export your data anytime.

Question 4

What updates in real time?

Accepted Answer

Optioneer updates position and portfolio P&L, Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega), and performance metrics as prices move.

Question 5

Can I use Optioneer as a paper trading simulator?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many users use Optioneer specifically as an options paper trading simulator to test strategies like covered calls and iron condors without risking real money.