What is OI Interpretation in Options Analytics?

What is OI Interpretation in Options Analytics?

OI Interpretation in Options Analytics helps you understand how option strike prices and Open Interest (OI) are behaving together for a selected underlying and expiry. Instead of analysing raw OI numbers, it classifies strikes into clear market conditions so you can quickly identify whether positions are being built or exited — and on which side.

This feature is available on FYERS Web and the FYERS App.

What does OI Interpretation show?

OI Interpretation displays option strikes of the selected underlying and expiry that meet specific price–OI behaviour conditions during the selected time interval. Each strike is grouped into one of the following categories:

CategoryPrice movementOpen Interest movementWhat it typically indicates
Long build-upIncreasingIncreasingNew long positions are being created
Long unwindingDecreasingDecreasingExisting long positions are being closed
Short build-upDecreasingIncreasingNew short positions are being created
Short coveringIncreasingDecreasingExisting short positions are being closed
OI Interpretation reflects changes in price and Open Interest for the selected interval. It indicates position activity, not guaranteed market direction. Always use it along with other analysis tools.

How to access OI Interpretation

On FYERS Web

  • Go to Options
  • Select Analytics
  • Open OI statistics
  • Click OI Interpretation
  • Choose the underlying, expiry, and time interval



On FYERS App

  • Go to Options
  • Tap Analytics
  • Select OI statistics
  • Tap OI Interpretation
  • Choose the underlying, expiry, and interval



Example

If a selected option strike shows a rise in price along with an increase in Open Interest during the chosen interval, it will appear under Long build-up.

Similarly, if price falls while Open Interest increases, it will be classified under Short build-up.

What if no strikes appear?

  • Ensure you have selected the correct expiry and time interval.
  • Some intervals may not show classifications if price and OI changes do not meet the defined conditions.
  • Illiquid strikes may not generate meaningful OI movement.

Last updated: 24 Feb 2026


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