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Options Strategies

(39 videos)
Iron Condor Baseline - 5 Year Backtest Results
Options Strategies

Iron Condor Baseline - 5 Year Backtest Results

Establishing the baseline performance of iron condors over 5 years of market data. The foundation for all our iron condor optimization tests.

Sep 3, 2025

Buying Options - The Cold Hard Truth
Options Strategies

Buying Options - The Cold Hard Truth

Everyone wants to buy calls and puts for huge gains. We backtested buying options to see what really happens to your account over time.

Nov 12, 2025

LEAPS - Long Term Options Backtest
Options Strategies

LEAPS - Long Term Options Backtest

Are LEAPS a smart way to get leveraged exposure with defined risk? We backtest long-term options strategies to find out.

Nov 19, 2025

Trading Options Around Earnings - Backtest Results
Options Strategies

Trading Options Around Earnings - Backtest Results

Is selling premium around earnings a reliable strategy? We backtest options trades around earnings announcements with full results.

Nov 26, 2025

The Wheel Strategy - 5 Year Backtest
Options Strategies

The Wheel Strategy - 5 Year Backtest

The Wheel is one of the most popular options income strategies. We put it to a 5-year backtest to see if it lives up to the hype.

Dec 3, 2025

Poor Man's Covered Call (PMCC) Backtest
Options Strategies

Poor Man's Covered Call (PMCC) Backtest

The PMCC uses 80% less capital than covered calls. But does it actually perform? Full backtest results and analysis.

Dec 10, 2025

Straddles Backtest - 5 Year Results
Options Strategies

Straddles Backtest - 5 Year Results

Selling straddles is high risk, high reward. We backtest the strategy over 5 years and compare it to strangles.

Dec 17, 2025

Cash Secured Puts - Complete Backtest
Options Strategies

Cash Secured Puts - Complete Backtest

Cash secured puts are the foundation of many income strategies. We backtest multiple delta levels and find the optimal setup.

Dec 24, 2025

Butterfly Spreads - 5 Year Backtest
Options Strategies

Butterfly Spreads - 5 Year Backtest

Butterfly spreads offer defined risk with potentially high reward. We backtest the strategy over 5 years with full results.

Jan 7, 2026

Calendar Spreads - 5 Year Backtest
Options Strategies

Calendar Spreads - 5 Year Backtest

Calendar spreads profit from time decay differentials. We backtest them over 5 years and find the optimal DTE combination.

Jan 14, 2026

Deep OTM LEAPS - Are They Lottery Tickets?
Options Strategies

Deep OTM LEAPS - Are They Lottery Tickets?

Deep out-of-the-money LEAPS are cheap, but are they just lottery tickets? We backtest to find out if they have any edge.

Feb 4, 2026

NVDA Options - Backtest Results
Options Strategies

NVDA Options - Backtest Results

NVIDIA is one of the most popular stocks for options trading. We backtest multiple options strategies specifically on NVDA.

Feb 17, 2026

Collar Strategy - Complete Backtest
Options Strategies

Collar Strategy - Complete Backtest

The collar provides zero-cost stock protection using options. We backtest it against buy and hold including crash scenarios.

Feb 25, 2026

QQQ Cash Secured Puts - 98.6% Win Rate
Options Strategies

QQQ Cash Secured Puts - 98.6% Win Rate

Cash secured puts on QQQ achieved a 98.6% win rate in our 5-year backtest. But there's more to the story than win rate alone.

Mar 7, 2026

Calendar Spreads Beat Iron Condors by $3,000
Options Strategies

Calendar Spreads Beat Iron Condors by $3,000

We pit calendar spreads against iron condors in a head-to-head 5-year backtest. Calendars came out ahead by $3,000.

Mar 8, 2026

Put Credit Spreads - Viewer Request Backtest
Options Strategies

Put Credit Spreads - Viewer Request Backtest

A viewer requested we backtest their put credit spread strategy. Full results and analysis of the viewer-submitted parameters.

Mar 10, 2026

Stocks vs Options: Why RSI-2 Worked Perfectly on One, Destroyed the Other
Options Strategies

Stocks vs Options: Why RSI-2 Worked Perfectly on One, Destroyed the Other

Stocks vs Options: Why RSI-2 Worked Perfectly on One, Destroyed the Other. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Mar 23, 2026

I Tested RSI-2 + Put Options on 1,608 Stocks 98.6% Lost Money
Options Strategies

I Tested RSI-2 + Put Options on 1,608 Stocks 98.6% Lost Money

I Tested RSI-2 + Put Options on 1,608 Stocks 98.6% Lost Money. Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Mar 26, 2026

I Backtested the Best 0DTE Options Strategy on 1,026 Trades ($16,964 Profit)
Options Strategies

I Backtested the Best 0DTE Options Strategy on 1,026 Trades ($16,964 Profit)

I Backtested the Best 0DTE Options Strategy on 1,026 Trades ($16,964 Profit). Complete methodology, results, and takeaways in the video.

Mar 30, 2026

I Tested 'Sell Premium Before The Fed' on 49 Meetings (IV Crush is a LIE)
Options Strategies

I Tested 'Sell Premium Before The Fed' on 49 Meetings (IV Crush is a LIE)

I Tested 'Sell Premium Before The Fed' on 49 Meetings (IV Crush is a LIE). Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Apr 10, 2026

I Backtested a Credit Spread Scanner on 5,830 Trades ($103K Difference)
Options Strategies

I Backtested a Credit Spread Scanner on 5,830 Trades ($103K Difference)

I Backtested a Credit Spread Scanner on 5,830 Trades ($103K Difference). Complete methodology, results, and takeaways in the video.

Apr 17, 2026

I Ran 600 Covered Call Backtests. The Results Shocked Me.
Options Strategies

I Ran 600 Covered Call Backtests. The Results Shocked Me.

I Ran 600 Covered Call Backtests. The Results Shocked Me.. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Apr 24, 2026

'Only Sell When IV Is High' Is WRONG 2,865 Trades Exposed the Truth
Options Strategies

'Only Sell When IV Is High' Is WRONG 2,865 Trades Exposed the Truth

'Only Sell When IV Is High' Is WRONG 2,865 Trades Exposed the Truth. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jun 26, 2026

The U-Shaped Pattern Nobody Talks About in Credit Spreads
Options Strategies

The U-Shaped Pattern Nobody Talks About in Credit Spreads

The U-Shaped Pattern Nobody Talks About in Credit Spreads. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jun 26, 2026

My Options Scanner Made $43,196 (92% Win Rate) 16 Years Backtested
Options Strategies

My Options Scanner Made $43,196 (92% Win Rate) 16 Years Backtested

My Options Scanner Made $43,196 (92% Win Rate) 16 Years Backtested. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jun 26, 2026

RSI Doesn't Work for Options
Options Strategies

RSI Doesn't Work for Options

RSI Doesn't Work for Options. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

Covered Calls Destroyed These Gains
Options Strategies

Covered Calls Destroyed These Gains

Covered Calls Destroyed These Gains. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

The Best QQQ LEAPS Config Made 169%
Options Strategies

The Best QQQ LEAPS Config Made 169%

The Best QQQ LEAPS Config Made 169%. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

The Iron Butterfly Lie Exposed
Options Strategies

The Iron Butterfly Lie Exposed

The Iron Butterfly Lie Exposed. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

I Backtested 0DTE Options for 2 Years. 5,000 Trades Exposed the Truth.
Options Strategies

I Backtested 0DTE Options for 2 Years. 5,000 Trades Exposed the Truth.

I Backtested 0DTE Options for 2 Years. 5,000 Trades Exposed the Truth.. Complete methodology, results, and takeaways in the video.

Jul 6, 2026

I Tested 320 Iron Butterfly Configs Every Single One Lost Money
Options Strategies

I Tested 320 Iron Butterfly Configs Every Single One Lost Money

I Tested 320 Iron Butterfly Configs Every Single One Lost Money. Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Jul 10, 2026

Iron Condors vs Credit Spreads: The Data Doesn't Lie
Options Strategies

Iron Condors vs Credit Spreads: The Data Doesn't Lie

Iron Condors vs Credit Spreads: The Data Doesn't Lie. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 13, 2026

Covered Calls + Dividends: The 'Income' Strategy That Lost to Buy & Hold
Options Strategies

Covered Calls + Dividends: The 'Income' Strategy That Lost to Buy & Hold

Covered Calls + Dividends: The 'Income' Strategy That Lost to Buy & Hold. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 17, 2026

I Combined RSI-2 with Credit Spreads It Made Everything WORSE
Options Strategies

I Combined RSI-2 with Credit Spreads It Made Everything WORSE

I Combined RSI-2 with Credit Spreads It Made Everything WORSE. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 24, 2026

Cash Secured Puts: 98.6% Win Rate, Minimal Returns
Options Strategies

Cash Secured Puts: 98.6% Win Rate, Minimal Returns

Cash Secured Puts: 98.6% Win Rate, Minimal Returns. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 25, 2026

Every Options Strategy Ranked After 61 Backtests (Definitive Tier List)
Options Strategies

Every Options Strategy Ranked After 61 Backtests (Definitive Tier List)

Every Options Strategy Ranked After 61 Backtests (Definitive Tier List). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Aug 2, 2026

The Most Profitable Options Strategy Nobody Talks About (Backtested)
Options Strategies

The Most Profitable Options Strategy Nobody Talks About (Backtested)

The Most Profitable Options Strategy Nobody Talks About (Backtested). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Aug 4, 2026

I Tested a Viewer's EXACT Put Credit Spread Strategy (10+ Years of Data)
Options Strategies

I Tested a Viewer's EXACT Put Credit Spread Strategy (10+ Years of Data)

I Tested a Viewer's EXACT Put Credit Spread Strategy (10+ Years of Data). Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Aug 7, 2026

I Backtested Every 0DTE Iron Condor Setup So You Don't Have To - The Winner Shocked Me
Options Strategies

I Backtested Every 0DTE Iron Condor Setup So You Don't Have To - The Winner Shocked Me

I Backtested Every 0DTE Iron Condor Setup So You Don't Have To - The Winner Shocked Me. Complete methodology, results, and takeaways in the video.

Aug 8, 2026

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Strategy Analysis

(28 videos)
Best Day of the Week to Sell Options
Strategy Analysis

Best Day of the Week to Sell Options

Does it matter which day you open your options trades? We test every day of the week to find the statistically best entry day.

Sep 10, 2025

When to Take Profits on Options
Strategy Analysis

When to Take Profits on Options

Should you take profits at 25%, 50%, or 75%? We backtest different profit-taking levels to find the optimal exit strategy.

Sep 17, 2025

Delta Comparison - Which Delta Wins?
Strategy Analysis

Delta Comparison - Which Delta Wins?

10 delta vs 16 delta vs 20 delta vs 30 delta. We backtest every common delta to find which produces the best risk-adjusted returns.

Sep 24, 2025

VIX Filtering - Does It Improve Returns?
Strategy Analysis

VIX Filtering - Does It Improve Returns?

Many traders only sell options when VIX is high. We backtest VIX-based filtering to see if it actually improves performance.

Oct 1, 2025

SPY vs QQQ vs IWM - Iron Condor Comparison
Strategy Analysis

SPY vs QQQ vs IWM - Iron Condor Comparison

Which ETF is best for iron condors? We backtest SPY, QQQ, and IWM head-to-head to find the optimal underlying.

Oct 8, 2025

1 DTE vs 30 DTE - $28,000 Difference
Strategy Analysis

1 DTE vs 30 DTE - $28,000 Difference

Short-dated vs longer-dated options — which DTE produces better results? The $28,000 difference in our backtest will surprise you.

Oct 15, 2025

Stop Losses on Options - Do They Help or Hurt?
Strategy Analysis

Stop Losses on Options - Do They Help or Hurt?

Conventional wisdom says always use stop losses. But our backtest shows they cut profits by 60%. The data tells a different story.

Oct 22, 2025

Iron Condor vs Strangle - Which Is Better?
Strategy Analysis

Iron Condor vs Strangle - Which Is Better?

Iron condors have defined risk, strangles have more premium. We backtest both strategies head-to-head over 5 years.

Oct 29, 2025

Credit Calls vs Credit Puts - Backtest Results
Strategy Analysis

Credit Calls vs Credit Puts - Backtest Results

Is it better to sell call spreads or put spreads? We backtest both sides to find which direction is more profitable.

Nov 5, 2025

Leveraged ETFs - Long Term Backtest
Strategy Analysis

Leveraged ETFs - Long Term Backtest

Everyone says don't hold leveraged ETFs long term. But what does the data actually show? Full backtest with volatility decay analysis.

Dec 31, 2025

The Optimal Options Strategy - Data Driven Answer
Strategy Analysis

The Optimal Options Strategy - Data Driven Answer

After testing dozens of strategies, we reveal the optimal options strategy based purely on backtest data.

Jan 21, 2026

What They Hide About Options Trading
Strategy Analysis

What They Hide About Options Trading

The uncomfortable truths about options trading that most gurus won't tell you. Data-backed analysis of common misconceptions.

Jan 28, 2026

The Definitive Options Strategy Ranking
Strategy Analysis

The Definitive Options Strategy Ranking

Every options strategy ranked by return, risk, and Sharpe ratio. The definitive ranking based on years of backtesting data.

Feb 11, 2026

35 Trading Strategies Tested - Full Results
Strategy Analysis

35 Trading Strategies Tested - Full Results

We backtested 35 different trading strategies and ranked them all. See which ones actually make money and which ones lose.

Feb 19, 2026

41,000 Strategy Combinations Tested
Strategy Analysis

41,000 Strategy Combinations Tested

We tested over 41,000 strategy combinations to find the best performing setups. The results reveal what truly drives returns.

Feb 24, 2026

Backtesting Secrets Exposed - 7 Lies They Tell You
Strategy Analysis

Backtesting Secrets Exposed - 7 Lies They Tell You

Seven common lies about options trading exposed with real backtest data. Stop falling for bad advice.

Mar 2, 2026

Every Strategy Tested - 68 Strategies Ranked
Strategy Analysis

Every Strategy Tested - 68 Strategies Ranked

The most comprehensive strategy ranking ever. 68 trading strategies backtested and ranked — 28 of them lost money.

Mar 4, 2026

Risk/Reward Study - The 1:3.3 That Beat Everything
Strategy Analysis

Risk/Reward Study - The 1:3.3 That Beat Everything

We studied every risk/reward ratio to find the optimal setup. The 1:3.3 ratio that outperformed everything else.

Mar 6, 2026

Buy & Hold Beat Every Strategy I Tested (Here's Why)
Strategy Analysis

Buy & Hold Beat Every Strategy I Tested (Here's Why)

Buy & Hold Beat Every Strategy I Tested (Here's Why). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

May 1, 2026

Bull Puts Beat Bear Calls by $103,738 Here's Why
Strategy Analysis

Bull Puts Beat Bear Calls by $103,738 Here's Why

Bull Puts Beat Bear Calls by $103,738 Here's Why. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

May 8, 2026

Bear Call Spreads Made 12x More With This One Change
Strategy Analysis

Bear Call Spreads Made 12x More With This One Change

Bear Call Spreads Made 12x More With This One Change. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jun 12, 2026

Stop Backtesting Wrong
Strategy Analysis

Stop Backtesting Wrong

Stop Backtesting Wrong. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

TQQQ Nearly Killed These Returns
Strategy Analysis

TQQQ Nearly Killed These Returns

TQQQ Nearly Killed These Returns. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

S-Tier Strategy Lost Money
Strategy Analysis

S-Tier Strategy Lost Money

S-Tier Strategy Lost Money. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 1, 2026

I Backtested Every Married Put Configuration Results Shocked Me
Strategy Analysis

I Backtested Every Married Put Configuration Results Shocked Me

I Backtested Every Married Put Configuration Results Shocked Me. Complete methodology, results, and takeaways in the video.

Jul 3, 2026

The Married Put Killed My SPY Returns (But Made $130K on TSLA)
Strategy Analysis

The Married Put Killed My SPY Returns (But Made $130K on TSLA)

The Married Put Killed My SPY Returns (But Made $130K on TSLA). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 3, 2026

Technical Analysis Doesn't Work (SPY Backtest Proves It)
Strategy Analysis

Technical Analysis Doesn't Work (SPY Backtest Proves It)

Technical Analysis Doesn't Work (SPY Backtest Proves It). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Jul 21, 2026

I Built a FREE Trading App (Because the Paid Ones Are Trash)
Strategy Analysis

I Built a FREE Trading App (Because the Paid Ones Are Trash)

I Built a FREE Trading App (Because the Paid Ones Are Trash). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

Aug 7, 2026

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Stocks & Technical

(10 videos)
RSI-2 Strategy - Stress Test Results
Stocks & Technical

RSI-2 Strategy - Stress Test Results

The RSI-2 mean reversion strategy is a classic. We put it through a rigorous stress test across multiple market conditions.

Feb 23, 2026

VWAP Bands Deep Dive - Full Backtest
Stocks & Technical

VWAP Bands Deep Dive - Full Backtest

VWAP bands are a favorite among day traders. We backtest the strategy with a deep dive into the numbers.

Feb 24, 2026

SMB Scalping Exposed - 60% Win Rate LOST $10,000
Stocks & Technical

SMB Scalping Exposed - 60% Win Rate LOST $10,000

We backtested a popular scalping strategy and found that a 60% win rate still lost $10,000. Win rate isn't everything.

Feb 28, 2026

RSI-2 on 500 Stocks - 84% Were Profitable
Stocks & Technical

RSI-2 on 500 Stocks - 84% Were Profitable

We ran RSI-2 on all 500 S&P stocks. 84% of them were profitable, but the distribution of returns tells a more nuanced story.

Mar 9, 2026

I Tested RSI-2 on 7,000 Stocks by Price - Penny Stocks vs Blue Chips
Stocks & Technical

I Tested RSI-2 on 7,000 Stocks by Price - Penny Stocks vs Blue Chips

I Tested RSI-2 on 7,000 Stocks by Price - Penny Stocks vs Blue Chips. Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Mar 16, 2026

I Tested 5 Futures Scalp Strategies on 200 Combinations - 74% Lost Money
Stocks & Technical

I Tested 5 Futures Scalp Strategies on 200 Combinations - 74% Lost Money

I Tested 5 Futures Scalp Strategies on 200 Combinations - 74% Lost Money. Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Mar 19, 2026

I Tested a 5.8M View Scalping Strategy on 4,192 Trades (It Made $0.10)
Stocks & Technical

I Tested a 5.8M View Scalping Strategy on 4,192 Trades (It Made $0.10)

I Tested a 5.8M View Scalping Strategy on 4,192 Trades (It Made $0.10). Full data-driven analysis with detailed results.

Apr 4, 2026

Smart Money Detector Exposed: 93% Win Rate on 1,810 Stocks
Stocks & Technical

Smart Money Detector Exposed: 93% Win Rate on 1,810 Stocks

Smart Money Detector Exposed: 93% Win Rate on 1,810 Stocks. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

May 15, 2026

This Pattern Happens 600 Times a Year I Backtested All of Them
Stocks & Technical

This Pattern Happens 600 Times a Year I Backtested All of Them

This Pattern Happens 600 Times a Year I Backtested All of Them. Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

May 22, 2026

High Win Rate Trading Strategy That Makes Zero Money (First Candle Analysis)
Stocks & Technical

High Win Rate Trading Strategy That Makes Zero Money (First Candle Analysis)

High Win Rate Trading Strategy That Makes Zero Money (First Candle Analysis). Data-driven analysis with full results in the video.

May 29, 2026