How to Use Barchart’s Long Call Screener to Find Bullish Options Trades

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Looking for a smarter way to spot bullish options setups before the breakout? Barchart’s Long Call Screener helps traders uncover stocks that options traders are already targeting for upside potential.

In this video, we walk through exactly how to use Barchart’s screener to filter for long call setups — a powerful tool to help you identify momentum plays, track bullish sentiment, and fine-tune your trade entries.

Don’t just guess which stocks could run — use data to back it up.

In This Video You'll Learn…

  • What the Long Call Screener is and why it matters
  • How to spot bullish momentum based on options flow
  • Filtering for volume, open interest, strike prices, and expiration dates
  • Identifying directional bets based on option activity
  • How to build watchlists and get alerts when a new trade fits your setup

Why Long Call Options Matter

A long call option gives traders the right (but not the obligation) to buy a stock at a specific price by a certain date. It’s a classic bullish strategy — and when institutional traders start stacking up calls, it can signal something big is coming.

By using Barchart’s Long Call Screener, you can scan for these setups in real time, with no guesswork and no wasted time.

Whether you're a beginner trying to understand options flow or an advanced trader looking for high-probability trades, this tool simplifies the process.

Watch the video now and follow along step-by-step to set up your custom Long Call strategy:

Pro Tip

Once you’ve found a trade that meets your call screener criteria, use the "Options Flow" tab and PnL Charts to confirm price momentum and see if options volume and volatility align with your thesis.

Ready to spot bullish setups before they run? Visit the Long Call Screener and get started today!


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