Category Archives: strategy

The Art of 0DTE Trading: Strategy, Scaling, and Success

Every stitch tells a story in the trading world’s vibrant tapestry. The numbers, the charts, the highs and lows—all point to a narrative, a philosophy, a battle strategy. As disciples of the 0DTE trading strategy, our narrative is unique and powerful. It’s a tale of patience, resilience, and a razor-sharp focus on capital preservation. Let’s […]

Introducing Zone 66: Your Pathway to Trading and Living “In the Zone”

Transcending Mediocrity to Master Your Mental Game Listen up. You’re not here for a quick fix. You’re here because you know deep down you’ve got more to give. You want to live “in the zone,” just like Mark Douglas taught traders to do. Welcome to Zone 66—the 66-day challenge designed to drill unshakeable mental toughness […]

Zero Days to Expiration (0DTE) Options Glossary

0DTE Options Glossary This is a complete options glossary that includes terms and definitions that are specific to day trading 0DTE options using the 0-DTE strategy, methods, and processes. American- Style Option An option contract that may be exercised at any time between the date of purchase and the expiration date. Ask Price The price […]

The Importance of Keeping Trade Journal

Introduction Are you looking to improve your trading performance? One simple but powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals is a journal. By tracking your trades and analyzing your performance, you can identify mistakes and areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to your trading strategy. But a journal can be even more […]

10 Things to Consider with Trading 0DTE Options

Introduction Trading zero days to expiration (0DTE) strategies using options on the E-mini S&P futures can be lucrative to profit in the markets. However, traders must navigate several challenges and concerns to be successful.  This complete guide will cover the major topics and concerns related to 0DTE options trading using the E-mini S&P futures as […]

Butterfly Options Strategy & Secrets to Success

If you follow the options trading strategy and advice shared here, you will experience a pinned trade about 10-15% of the time. The ideas here do not guarantee a pinned trade. However, they do describe a way to increase the probability that you will get to a pin. This post will provide tips, techniques, and […]

SPX vs. SPY Options and Much More: Asset Types for 0DTE Trading

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There isn’t just one type of option to trade following a 0DTE strategy. Use the info below as your reference guide to build familiarity with the available choices. The following optionable S&P asset types can hypothetically be used to trade a 0DTE strategy, although we’ll soon see that some are much more suitable than others: […]

How to Get the Advantages of Pros with a Trading Coach

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There’s a reason successful traders, whether they’re professional traders or not, have a trading coach. It’s the same for all top performers, regardless of their field. The best of the best have a coach on their side. Great Coaching Means More Than Only Sharing Knowledge Whether you’re a trader, athlete, sales executive, chef, or performer, […]

What Is An Options Expiration Date?

The Basics of options expiration The frequency of options expiration Why European style options are best for 0-DTE Options assignment risk In the world of financial markets there are different security types, like stocks and bonds and futures. Many of these securities are contracts, they are created and exist for a period of time, then […]