Options APIs with IVolAI

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From Data to Backtests — IVolatility API and the IVolAI Backtesting Module

The world's largest continuous derivatives database, delivered via a clean REST API. Implied volatility at every tenor, greeks, full chains, and earnings calendars — processed through 600+ quality filters so you can build, analyze, and research with confidence.

And now, backtesting is just as easy. The IVolAI Module lets you describe any options strategy in plain English — our AI generates ready-to-run code with real bid/ask pricing, intraday stop-loss, and optimization. From idea to equity curve, no coding needed.

  1. Machine Learning and Algo Trading
  2. Options Backtesting
  3. Portfolio Management
  4. Valuation Strategies
  5. Apps Development
  6. Risk Assessment
  7. Structured product and ETF development
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Real-time PRO API

Real-Time Options RESTful & WebSocket API — built for options traders and trading platforms that demand speed, accuracy, and flexibility. Choose between Fair Value and Market Prices to suit your needs.
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Historical PRO API

Our Historical PRO API is our best-in-class and core solution for accessing high-quality historical market data. Designed for professional traders, quants, and analysts, it delivers deep, accurate historical data for options, futures, and equities.
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Backtesting PRO API

This plan is designed specifically for equity and future options backtesting, providing traders and analysts with the historical data and insights needed to refine their strategies and improve performance.
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Fixed Income Pro API

Fixed Income API provides comprehensive coverage of bond markets, including corporate, and municipal securities. It features historical pricing, reference data, yield curves, analytics, empowering traders, analysts, and portfolio managers with actionable insights.
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Data
OHLC pricing Volumes Open Interest Historical Volatility Implied Volatility & Greeks Earnings Volatility Surfaces IVX, IVP, IVR
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OHLC pricing Volumes Open Interest Historical Volatility Implied Volatility & Greeks Earnings Volatility Surfaces IVX, IVP, IVR
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EOD: US Stocks, Futures & Options Intraday: US Equity Options Real-time: US Equity Options
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EOD: Global Stocks, Futures & Options Intraday: US Equity Options Real-time: US Equity Options
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Options Backtesting with the New IVolAI Backtesting Module

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Built-in Backtesting

Run options strategy backtests directly in a ready-to-use module connected to the IVolatility API

All-in-One Workflow

Access data, write code, run backtests, and analyze results in a single environment

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AI-Assisted Research

Use the Claude Code or the Roo Code AI extension with a custom prompt to generate, refine, and optimize strategies

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Flexible Deployment

Run the notebook locally or instantly in our free cloud-based VS Code workspace

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Fast Iteration

Quickly test ideas, adjust parameters, and rerun backtests without rebuilding infrastructure

Real Market Data

Backtest strategies using high-quality historical options data from IVolatility

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Strategy Optimization

Use AI to help adjust parameters, improve logic, and explore alternative strategy setups

Analytics Built In

Explore different dashboards with ready-to-use analytics and backtests, with every number explained by AI.

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VS Code Cloud Workspace Add-On

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Instant access to IVolatility data —
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Cost Effective Solutions

Reduce expenses on high-end hardware and IT maintenance; our cloud infrastructure handles it all.

Seamless API Integration

Pre configured to work with IVolatility’s API & IVolAI Backtesting, ensuring fast access to market data.

Performance Boost

Up to 40% faster response compared to running our endpoints from a local machine.

Extensive Data Access

Gain immediate access to historical market data without worrying about storage limitations.

All IVolatility API packages now include futures options data!

This exciting new package mirrors the API endpoints that have made us a go-to for Equity Options, but it's been tailored specifically for Future Options. With this, you gain swift and seamless access to Futures and Future Options data, encompassing Greeks, Prices, Volatility, Surfaces, and the power of Backtesting, all at your fingertips.
Future Options

Unlock the Power of Real-Time with Our Cutting-Edge Options API!

Power your trading platform with our Real-Time Options RESTful & WebSocket API — built for option traders and trading platforms that demand speed, accuracy, and flexibility.
  • WebSocket APIs offer flexible way to access our data
  • Real-Time Display Fair Value Prices – No exchange fees or approvals required
  • Real-Time Display Market Prices – Seamless access to live market data
  • Expert Support – Navigate exchange rules with confidence
Start integrating today: View WebSocket Documentation & Code Examples
Real-Time Options API

Earnings API is a service that compiles information on upcoming company earnings announcements.

It gives you a clear view of which firms are set to release their financial results soon. In addition, we provide expert forecasts for upcoming earnings and a summary of key options data along with tailored trading strategies. Moreover, we offer historical data for the past two earnings releases, complete with expert forecasts, trading ideas and actual market movements. This enables you to assess the current situation for a specific stock in the context of past events. Learn more and see request example here.
Earnings API

The Only API for Serious Traders and Engineers

Over 20 years of equity and futures derivatives data for research and trading
Access NBBO, volumes, open interest, implied volatilities, and full Greeks calculations
End of day data with 1, 5, 15, 30, and 60 minute snapshots
Award winning analytical datasets processed through extensive cleansing and quality filters
Coverage of US and Canadian equities, 800+ Asian symbols, and 1500+ European symbols
Includes more than 350,000 futures options across global markets
Flexible integration with Python, Excel, REST APIs, and WebSocket connections
Additional API endpoints available for professional users and advanced workflows
Customized solutions with dedicated support, priority assistance, and SLA options

IVolatility Data API Use Cases

For Risk Systems
  • Calculate VaR, beta, and other risk metrics
  • Automatically limit exposure
  • Report portfolio exposure
For Market Research Websites
  • Power charts and other visualizations
  • Provide readers with historical comparisons
  • Build attractive market analysis tools to draw traffic
For Trading Applications
  • Enhance portfolio management with granular volatility and Greek metrics
  • Train, test, and validate Machine Learning algorithms
  • Simulate future events using past inputs
  • Normalize volatility models
  • Create automated signals
Python Implementation
You can find similar code examples for
CAPM model Current trading day options chain Auto-ARIMA-GARCH statistic forecasting Trading strategy Options pricing with QuantLib
and others in our API documentation to Get Started.
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Integrate Options Data in Excel - Effortlessly

Simplify your workflow with our API, allowing you to access and analyze options data directly in Excel using Power Query. Say goodbye to data entry errors and hello to streamlined efficiency.

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Open Excel and go to the Data tab.
Click on Get Data > From Other Sources > From Web.
In the From Web window, enter the API URL (available in your Postman account after sign-up) and click OK.
Power Query will retrieve the data. You can then transform it using the Power Query Editor if necessary.
Once the data looks good, click Close & Load to import it into Excel. For more details, please see our GitHub.

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