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.
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.
Adjustments and Nuances in the Strategy
In the 2-3 DTE SPX income strategy, there are some adjustments and nuances to consider. In case of a significant gap at market open, it is advisable to remove the initial stop and observe the market's movement. If the market moves against the trade immediately, it is prudent to close the trade. In favorable situations, where there is an Ivy collapse and price improvement after market open, a trailing stop can be implemented to mitigate losses. When a trade is stopped out, a new trade with a one DTE (Day to Expiration) is recommended, and the credit target for one DTE trades is set at around 60% of the credit target for two DTE trades. Moreover, for Friday trades (technically three DTE), two-thirds of the credit target of the two DTE trades is collected due to the effect of weekend market trading not being fully priced in. These adjustments and nuances optimize the strategy's performance under different market conditions and timeframes.
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