The options earnings trading stack
Trading earnings with options comes down to three questions: when is the report, how big a move is priced in, and how has the stock really moved before? This stack answers all three for $19.95 a month, then models the trade and places it.
The 5 tools and why each is included
| Tool | Why it's here | Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OptionSlam Earnings & expected moves | Implied moves for weekly and monthly expiries, historical earnings straddle results and an earnings volatility rating (EVR). Insider adds the full calendar, screener, full earnings history and backtesting. It's the one paid tool here. | Paid entry plan | $19.95 | $199 Yearly = annual plan price. | 2026-11-03 |
| Earnings Whispers Earnings & expected moves | The earnings calendar is free, with confirmed report dates and earnings news. You don't need its paid Trader Service for this stack. | Free tier | $0 | $0 | 2026-11-01 |
| arBtrage Earnings & expected moves | Free 30-day earnings calendar with expected move and IV, plus an unusual options activity feed for pre-earnings positioning. | Free | $0 | $0 | 2026-11-01 |
| OptionStrat Strategy & P&L modeling | Model straddles, strangles and iron condors with P&L visualization before you trade. The free plan uses delayed data. | Free tier | $0 | $0 | 2026-11-09 |
| thinkorswim (Charles Schwab) Brokerage & execution | Broker with no platform fee. Options cost $0.65 per contract. | No platform fee; commissions apply | $0 | $0 | 2026-11-09 |
| Total | $19.95 | $199 | |||
Coverage
| Need | Status | Covered by |
|---|---|---|
| Screening & scanning | Partial | arBtrage (partial) |
| Unusual options flow | Partial | arBtrage (partial), OptionStrat (partial) |
| Volatility & IV analytics | Gap | Not covered |
| Earnings & expected moves | Overlap | OptionSlam, Earnings Whispers, arBtrage |
| Strategy & P&L modeling | Covered | OptionStrat |
| Backtesting & automation | Partial | OptionSlam (partial) |
| Trade journaling & wheel tracking | Gap | Not covered |
| Market data & API | Gap | Not covered |
| Education | Partial | OptionStrat (partial), thinkorswim (Charles Schwab) (partial) |
| Trade ideas & alerts | Gap | Not covered |
| Gamma & dealer positioning | Gap | Not covered |
| Brokerage & execution | Covered | thinkorswim (Charles Schwab) |
Gaps
Not covered: Volatility & IV analytics, Trade journaling & wheel tracking, Market data & API, Trade ideas & alerts, Gamma & dealer positioning. Only partly covered: Screening & scanning, Unusual options flow, Backtesting & automation, Education.
Cheaper swaps and upgrades
- Go to $0: OptionSlam's free account shows two quarters of earnings history. SpotGamma (from $99/mo) also has a free implied earnings moves page.
- Broader research: Market Chameleon (from $99/mo) adds earnings move history and option trade ideas. Its CSV export needs the Total Access plan.
- Live modeling: OptionStrat Live Tools costs $39.99/mo for real-time data.
FAQ
How much does the earnings trading stack cost?
$19.95 a month or $199 a year (prices checked 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-09). OptionSlam is paid; the other tools are free plans. Brokerage commissions are extra.
What does this stack cover?
It fully covers 3 of 12 needs: Earnings & expected moves, Strategy & P&L modeling, Brokerage & execution. Partly covered: Screening & scanning, Unusual options flow, Backtesting & automation, Education. Not covered: Volatility & IV analytics, Trade journaling & wheel tracking, Market data & API, Trade ideas & alerts, Gamma & dealer positioning.
Can I change this stack?
Yes. Open it in the stack builder to add, remove or swap tools, switch tools between their paid and free plans, and see new totals and coverage. The builder keeps your stack in the link, so you can share it.
Prices as of 2026-11-09. Each price comes from the tool's own pricing page on the "price checked" date shown, in USD before tax. Totals use each tool's entry paid plan (or its free tier where you pick it). Commissions, data fees, add-ons and higher tiers aren't included. Coverage reflects the tool overall, so some needs require a higher plan ("partial"). Always confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Not investment advice.
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