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The Trade Busters

10 - SPX 2-3 DTE Income Strategy Deep Dive

Jul 25, 2021
An advanced income strategy for experienced traders with larger accounts is discussed, including mechanics, entry points, and potential risks. Evaluation of trading strategy performance and morning market tactics are explored, along with statistics on win rate and premium capture rate. Nuances and strategies for income trades with one, two, and three days to expiration are covered, including re-establishing trades after being stopped out. The intricacies of the two to three DTE income strategy are examined, along with future plans for reviewing all three strategies and offering portfolio allocation guidance.
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Quick takeaways

  • The 2-3 DTE SPX income strategy focuses on short-duration trades on specific days of the week to maximize currency opportunities and has proven to be successful with an 86.1% win rate and a 35.5% premium capture rate.
  • Adjustments and nuances in the 2-3 DTE SPX income strategy, such as removing initial stops in case of significant gaps and implementing trailing stops in favorable situations, optimize the strategy's performance under different market conditions and timeframes.

Deep dives

Overview of the 2-3 DTE SPX Income Strategy

The 2-3 DTE SPX income strategy is a highly advanced trading strategy that requires a larger account size and presents certain risks. The strategy involves entering trades with short durations (2-3 days) on specific days of the week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to maximize currency opportunities. Unlike other strategies, there is no overlap in positions, with only one trade being active at any given time. The leverage involved in this strategy makes it unsuitable for smaller accounts or trading with ETFs like SPY. However, it can still be implemented with the ES contract, aiming to collect premiums between 35 cents to 60 cents depending on volatility. The strategy focuses on targeting credits with a cap of 5 delta to manage risk and mitigate the potential impact of gaps. While gaps and losses are part of the strategy, overall, the 2-3 DTE SPX income strategy has proven to be successful with an 86.1% win rate and a 35.5% premium capture rate.

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