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Consider having a basic understanding of how options work and the associated risks before trading. Our picks include educational explanations to help you learn, but options trading isn't suitable for everyone. Many traders start with paper trading first, using small position sizes, and only trading with capital they can afford to lose. This is educational content only—not financial advice.

Many traders start with $500-$1,000 in their brokerage account. Each pick tells you how many contracts to trade, and you can adjust based on your account size. Never trade more than you can afford to lose.

Options trading involves risk, and losses are possible. That's why we include stop losses with every pick and focus on education. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.

We focus exclusively on credit spreads (put and call) and iron condors because they're defined-risk strategies commonly used for income generation. Here's why:

Defined Risk—Your maximum loss is capped from the start, unlike naked options.

High Probability—We target 65-75% probability of profit, meaning odds are in your favor.

Premium Collection—You collect money upfront rather than paying for the trade.

Time Decay Works For You—As time passes, these strategies can profit even if the stock doesn't move.

No Directional Guessing—Iron condors profit in a range, so you don't need to predict direction perfectly.

These strategies offer defined risk and the potential to profit from time decay, which is why many income-focused traders use them.

We target expirations between 7-21 days out (1-3 weeks) because it's the sweet spot for fast, consistent returns. Here's the balance:

Not Too Short (0-5 DTE)—Very short-dated options have extreme gamma risk and wild price swings. One unexpected move can blow past your strikes instantly. We avoid this casino-like volatility.

Not Too Long (30+ DTE)—Far-dated options tie up your capital for weeks and have slower time decay. You make less money per day of time that passes, and you're stuck waiting.

The Sweet Spot (7-21 DTE)—This 1-3 week range gives you meaningful time decay (theta) working in your favor every day, while keeping risk manageable. You're not gambling on tomorrow's price action, but you're also seeing results within weeks, not months. Many income traders operate in this window because the math works: high enough premiums to make it worthwhile, fast enough decay to see profits quickly, and enough time cushion to manage positions if needed.

We embrace calculated risk, not reckless risk. This range provides meaningful time decay while keeping positions manageable. No strategy guarantees profits.

No. We provide educational trade analysis only. You stay in complete control of your brokerage account and execute trades yourself. We never have access to your money or account.

We specialize in credit spreads and other premium selling strategies. The market opens at 9:30 AM EST, and the first hour is typically volatile with wider bid-ask spreads. By 10:30 AM, the opening rush has settled, volatility stabilizes, and option pricing becomes more efficient. Based on our research, entering positions after the opening volatility settles may provide better fill prices and more accurate probability assessments. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

That's expected and healthy, especially with Pro tier customization. Free users get whatever SPY offers each day. Pro users with custom settings will average 3-5 qualifying picks per week across their watchlist. Some days have zero picks because market conditions don't favor your criteria—low volatility, narrow spreads, or unfavorable sentiment. This is quality-first risk management, not a limitation. We won't force a low-probability trade just to send you something daily. When there are no plays, we'll explain why (e.g., "IV too low today" or "spreads too tight") so you learn to recognize unfavorable conditions yourself.