This new scanner instantly simulates all possible options strategies based on the client’s expected price/date of the underlying value and profitability criteria. It simulates more than 40 strategy types and ranks them according to profitability.

The GL Scanner Server uses an XML API to connect to the broker’s in-house trading system and client front-end. The GL Scanner workstation accesses the GL Scanner Server via leased lines or the internet.

Options investors are looking for better and more profitable options strategies. GL Scanner offers a unique solution in terms of simplifying the search for the best options strategy and significantly improves the quality and speed of the decision-making process, noted Herbert Robijn, managing director of GL Trade Amsterdam.