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We like to explore, educate, and share ideas involving options trading. Come along with us on
our journey to demystify the complex yet rewarding world of options trading.

  1. Why I'm Publishing Free Stock Analysis Reports
    Why I'm Publishing Free Stock Analysis Reports
    I’m building a growing library of in-depth stock analysis reports covering fundamentals, technicals, SEC filings, and sentiment. Launching today with six, many more on the way.
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  2. Wheel Strategy With $5,000: A Realistic Guide
    Wheel Strategy With $5,000: A Realistic Guide
    A realistic guide to running the wheel strategy with $5,000 including stock picks, position sizing, and monthly income expectations from real trades.
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  3. 0DTE Opening Range Breakout: Rules & Backtest
    0DTE Opening Range Breakout: Rules & Backtest
    The full rules and backtested results for my 0DTE opening range breakout strategy on SPY, returning 59% over 2 years with a 7.6% max drawdown across 303 trades.
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  4. How I Used AI to Backtest a 0DTE Options Strategy
    How I Used AI to Backtest a 0DTE Options Strategy
    I used AI to brainstorm, prototype, and backtest a 0DTE opening range breakout strategy on SPY in one session. The result: 55% returns over two years with a 7.6% max drawdown.
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  5. Wheel Strategy and Margin: Amplify Your Returns
    Wheel Strategy and Margin: Amplify Your Returns

    Most guides on the wheel strategy tell you to keep everything cash-secured. And honestly, that is the right advice for beginners. But once you understand how put selling actually uses your capital, you realize there is an opportunity to make your money work harder—sometimes dramatically harder.

    I have been trading the wheel strategy for years, with documented results shared openly on this website. Over time I have refined how I manage the cash behind my trades, and in this post I am going to walk you through two approaches I use to amplify my returns beyond just premium income. One is conservative and adds no additional risk. The other is aggressive and requires a specific financial profile to execute safely.

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  6. Cash Secured Puts Strategy: $27K+ Selling Puts
    Cash Secured Puts Strategy: $27K+ Selling Puts
    Learn how to sell cash secured puts for consistent income with this step-by-step guide covering stock selection, strike prices, and risk management.
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  7. Free Wheel Options Screener: Find Your Next Trade in Seconds
    Free Wheel Options Screener: Find Your Next Trade in Seconds
    Find your next wheel strategy trade in seconds with our free options screener. Filter by DTE, premium, delta, and more.
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  8. Best Stocks for the Wheel Strategy in 2026
    Best Stocks for the Wheel Strategy in 2026
    I explain how to pick the best stocks for the wheel strategy, since stock selection matters more than execution for generating consistent premium income.
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  9. Wheel Options Strategy: The Complete Income Guide
    Wheel Options Strategy: The Complete Income Guide

    The wheel options strategy is one of the most reliable income-generating approaches for options traders. Since 2024, I have generated over $27,000 in profit using this strategy—and I share every trade publicly on this website.

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  10. Momentum RSI Strategy Backtest: 81% Win Rate with VIX Filter
    Momentum RSI Strategy Backtest: 81% Win Rate with VIX Filter
    I backtested a Momentum RSI strategy with a VIX Rank filter: 91 trades, 81.3% win rate, 2.52 profit factor, and 32% lower drawdown, with the full trade log inside.
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