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Fed Rate Cuts: A Common Precursor to Market Tops

Research Insights

Fed Rate Cuts: A Common Precursor to Market Tops

Wondering how fed rate cuts might impact markets? We looked at past rate-cut cycles and discuss how options traders can take advantage of the coming volatility.

Kirk Du Plessis

The Truth About 0DTE Options Time Decay

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The Truth About 0DTE Options Time Decay

With the popularity of 0DTE, traders are flocking to options assuming prices decay at the same rate all day. But is this actually what happens? Let's see.

Robert Cernera

New Research on SPX Intraday Price “Pegging” for 0DTE Traders

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New Research on SPX Intraday Price “Pegging” for 0DTE Traders

Our newest research analyzes the intraday SPX historical prices to see where the market "pegs" certain ranges from different times throughout the trading day.

Kirk Du Plessis

Top 0DTE Backtests + Automate 2 0DTE Strategies

Top 0DTE Backtests + Automate 2 0DTE Strategies

An in-depth look at two of the top 0DTE backtests and how to trade the strategies automatically.

Jack Slocum

November 19, 2024

New 0DTE Backtester + Top Performing SPX Strategy

New 0DTE Backtester + Top Performing SPX Strategy

Preview Option Alpha's new 0DTE/1DTE backtester. Plus, a breakdown of the current top performing SPX strategy in the community.

Jack Slocum

November 19, 2024

Automated 1DTE Iron Butterfly w/ Backtesting Data + 0DTE Debit Spread Bot

Automated 1DTE Iron Butterfly w/ Backtesting Data + 0DTE Debit Spread Bot

This video highlights new SPX overnight backtest data and two autotrading strategies: a 1DTE iron butterfly based on the research, and 0DTE debit spread bot.

Jack Slocum

October 17, 2024

SPX vs. SPY Partial ITM Assignments for 0DTE Traders

SPX vs. SPY Partial ITM Assignments for 0DTE Traders

A detailed case study of what happens with partial ITM assignments for index and ETF options, and how it impacts 0DTE options traders.

Kirk Du Plessis

October 17, 2024

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