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How much size or $$ to put on for 0DTE option trade to avoid getting hunted down?
My account size has been growing into the millions trading 0DTE cash settled options such as SPX, NDX. I do this by essentially full port in and a mental stop loss to cut it when I only have 20% left. I only buy options. My question is for 0DTE, how …
Options Questions Safe Haven periodic megathread | May 25 2026
We *call* this the weekly Safe Haven thread, but it might stay up for more than a week. For the options questions you wanted to ask, but were afraid to. **There are no stupid questions.** **Fire away.** This project succeeds via thoughtful sharing of knowledge. **You, too, are invited …
Tested backtesting fidelity across 4 options platforms with the same iron condor
Proud of how rigorous I made this test because the conclusion is messier than I expected. Built the same iron condor strategy in four platforms, ran the same window (Jan 2023 to Sep 2024), same SPX, same wing widths (10-delta short, 5 wide), same DTE entry (45), same 50% profit …
Stop-losses in options are hard because time makes every hesitation worse
Stop-loss discipline in options feels different because the position can decay even while you’re “waiting for it to come back.” With shares or futures, price is the main problem. With options, price, time, and volatility all work together. That makes ego even more expensive. You hold because the chart still …
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how do you know if a strategy is actually viable? how do you know what term you want to sell those options in typically? first note - this post is geared towards more "serious" options traders. clarifying that for those hoping for a quick win or easy apply so you …
Do short puts create a margin loan?
Let's say a trader has $10K on his account. With that he can buy 200 shares of XYZ stock at $100/share ($20K total). If he does that, he will have a margin loan of $10K on which he will pay margin interest. Now, let's say that our trader sold 2 …
Keep on trading or withdraw for now with 20k in hand
I have about 20k CAD in savings right now and just started credit spreads 3 months ago.... major loss was around 3k which would have been okay if I let it expire naturally but I closed early and booked a loss. Now I am in need of some money starting …
Starting a NIFTY 50 Options Trading Journal - An Experiment
**Hi guys! Paper Trading Experiment Time.** From tomorrow (24th May 2026), I’ll be creating short strangles on NIFTY 50 weekly options. The objective will be to eat up the premium amount as much as possible. **Here are the steps for choosing the strikes to be sold:** \- Look at INDIA …
Double vs. Single Calendar
I have a question regarding which of the above setups is ideal for trading earnings events. I have been back and forward testing both structures in a variety of combinations across dozens of events (so far) and am so far not able to strongly conclude which structure is best for …
Seeking Experienced Short-Weekly Options Traders to exchange ideas (Detroit Metro)
Looking to connect with serious option sellers who are deploying significant capital and trading at a similar scale. Ideally in Metro Detroit to eventually meet at coffee shops Royal Oak, Ferndale, Birmingham. I am seeking true peers to talk strategy, stress-test ideas, and complement existing systems. **About My Trading:** **Strategy:** …