TAI-PAN Data Feed · US Stocks & OPRA

The Real-Time Options Scanner Data Feed

The Optionsscanner Real Time needs live market data. Lenz + Partner delivers it. A professional market data provider from Germany for more than 30 years.

Real-time US stock prices and OPRA options data, fed straight into the scanner. €29 per month, cancel monthly.

✓ US stocks + OPRA real-time ✓ €29 / month ✓ Cancel monthly ✓ Provider based in Germany
About us

Who is behind the data feed?

To power his Optionsscanner Real Time with live data, Marcus Ruhnau needs a reliable data supplier. He chose TAI-PAN – and for good reason.

30+ YEARS

Market data expertise

For decades, Lenz + Partner has supplied professional traders, analysts and software vendors with reliable market data – today as part of the Infront group.

GERMANY

Provider & support

A company based in Germany, GDPR-compliant, with a real support team. No anonymous black box, but a contact you can reach.

PRO

Data quality

Direct sources, verified feeds, consistent history. The foundation professional trading software has relied on for years.

What you get

US stocks & OPRA in real time

This data feed is tailored to the Optionsscanner Real Time. It delivers everything the scanner needs for its analysis:

  • Real-time prices for US stocks
  • Real-time OPRA options data (Options Price Reporting Authority)
  • Bid/ask prices for the option chains
  • Open interest and trading volume
  • Earnings dates and master data
  • Compatible with all 14 scanner strategies
What it means

Signals you can trade right away

Without a live data feed, the Optionsscanner Real Time sees no current option prices – and cannot calculate signals. With the TAI-PAN feed, the scanner runs on the data Marcus Ruhnau’s strategies require:

  • Cash-secured puts & covered calls ready to trade
  • Strangles and iron condors with real bid/ask
  • Roll assistant with current expirations
  • Scenario calculator based on real market prices
  • P&L display with live prices
Real-time vs. end-of-day

Options trading only works with real-time data

End-of-day prices show what happened yesterday. In options trading, what matters is what the market is doing right now – because option prices change by the second.

END-OF-DAY · NOT ENOUGH

Yesterday’s data – today’s risks

  • Last night’s option prices are outdated by morning – earnings, news and gaps change everything overnight
  • Bid/ask spreads shift constantly – without a live quote there is no reliable entry
  • Implied volatility (IV) swings daily – end-of-day values miss the current risk/reward
  • The scanner cannot calculate signals – it sees no current premiums
  • Roll assistant and scenario calculator return wrong results
  • Positions that looked attractive yesterday may be dangerous today
REAL-TIME · YOUR EDGE

Real-time data – sound decisions

  • Live option premiums – you see what you actually pay or receive
  • Real bid/ask spreads for precise execution across all 14 strategies
  • Current IV for cash-secured puts, iron condors and strangles – is the premium worth it or not
  • Live delta, gamma and open interest – assess positions correctly
  • Roll assistant finds the best current roll targets instantly
  • React immediately to market moves, news and earnings surprises

In options trading, an outdated price is not a lack of information – it is active risk. Trading options on end-of-day data means trading blind.

SECONDS

Reaction time matters

Option prices move with every tick of the underlying. Even a 0.5% move in the S&P 500 noticeably changes the premiums of an iron condor – in real time you see it immediately.

IV CRUSH

Avoid earnings traps

After earnings, implied volatility often collapses (IV crush). With live IV you spot that moment right away – and decide whether a roll makes sense.

BID/ASK

Fair execution

Options often have wide spreads. With current bid/ask prices you place limit orders right in the middle – instead of trading blindly on an end-of-day price that is hours old.

Your next steps

Ready in 3 steps

01

Test or order the data feed

Test the feed for €1 or order it directly, then create your customer account with Lenz + Partner. It only takes a few minutes. Price: €29/month, cancel monthly.

02

Receive your login

After ordering, you receive your TAI-PAN login details by email. You enter them once in the Optionsscanner Real Time.

03

Start scanning

The scanner connects to the TAI-PAN feed automatically. All 14 strategies by Marcus Ruhnau are now available with real-time data.

Price
€29
per month · US stocks & OPRA for TradesScanner
Cancel monthly. No minimum term. No setup fee.
  • US stocks and OPRA options data in real time
  • Access to the customer portal
  • Personal support from Germany
Your complete setup

Scanner + real-time data feed = complete setup

The Optionsscanner Real Time by Marcus Ruhnau and the TAI-PAN data feed are two separate services – together they form a complete, professional options trading setup.

  • Optionsscanner Real Time: €69/month at tradesscanner.de
  • TAI-PAN Data Feed (US + OPRA): €29/month here
  • Total: €98/month · both cancel monthly
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need this data feed?

The Optionsscanner Real Time by Marcus Ruhnau needs real-time market data to calculate options signals. The TAI-PAN data feed from Lenz + Partner delivers this data – US stocks and OPRA option prices – directly into the scanner.

What is OPRA?

OPRA stands for Options Price Reporting Authority – the central US market data aggregator for option prices. OPRA consolidates bid/ask, volume and open interest from all US options exchanges (Cboe, NYSE American, Nasdaq PHLX and others) in a single feed.

Is there a minimum term?

No. The data feed costs €29 per month and can be cancelled monthly, with no minimum term and no setup fee.

Is the data feed separate from the scanner?

Yes. The Optionsscanner Real Time (€69/month, tradesscanner.de) and the TAI-PAN data feed (€29/month, here) are two independent services from different providers. You need both for a complete setup.

How do I set up the feed?

After ordering, you receive your TAI-PAN login details by email. Enter them once in the Optionsscanner Real Time – the feed then connects automatically. If you have questions, our support team is happy to help.

Can I test the feed first?

Yes. You can test the data feed for €1 and check that everything works with your options scanner. If you have questions, reach our team via the contact form.

Get started

Your data feed for the Optionsscanner Real Time

Real-time US stock prices and OPRA options data – directly from Lenz + Partner, the provider behind TAI-PAN.

€29 / month · cancel monthly · test for €1

Risk warning: Futures, shares and foreign exchange trading involve considerable risk and are not suitable for every investor. An investor could lose all or more than the capital invested. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results.