Put Call Ratio Calculator
put-call ratio calculator. Get instant, accurate results. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
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Formula
PCR (Volume) = Put Volume / Call Volume | PCR (OI) = Put OI / Call OI
Put-Call Ratio measures market sentiment. PCR > 1 = bearish sentiment (more puts), PCR < 1 = bullish sentiment (more calls). Contrarian view: extremely high PCR (>1.2) may signal a bottom; extremely low PCR (<0.7) may signal a top.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Market analysis
Problem:Put Vol: 500K, Call Vol: 400K, Put OI: 2M, Call OI: 1.8M
Solution:PCR Vol = 500K/400K = 1.25. PCR OI = 2M/1.8M = 1.11
Result:PCR 1.25 — Bearish sentiment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is margin and how is a margin call triggered?
Margin is the deposit required to open and maintain a leveraged position. A margin call occurs when your account equity drops below the required maintenance margin, usually 50-100% of used margin. Brokers may automatically close positions to prevent further losses.
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