Options Trading Strategies with Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors & The Wheel

Plain-English options strategies with a risk-first mindset.

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What options are and how risk really works

Naked options (and why margin ≠ safety)

Credit & debit verticals, iron condors, the wheel

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Greeks in practice, assignment & management

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Understand risk, margin traps, and when NOT to use naked options. Includes safer alternatives like vertical spreads.

Compare credit vs debit spreads with real payoff math. Includes profit/loss diagrams and strike selection strategies.

A starter plan for range-bound markets with defined risk. Learn delta selection, management rules, and position sizing.

Cash-secured puts + covered calls for consistent income. Complete playbook with assignment plans and tax considerations.

The 80/20 guide to delta, theta, and vega. Learn how Greeks impact trade selection and when to adjust positions.

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