The Playbook

Master Options Income Strategies

Learn how to generate consistent income from options. From beginner-friendly covered calls to advanced risk reversals, we break down each strategy with real examples.

Strategy Guides

All Strategies

Understanding The Greeks

Case Studies

Follow real trades from discovery to exit. See how each strategy works in practice.

Quick Tips

The 30 Delta Rule

Selling options at ~30 delta gives you roughly 70% probability of profit. It's the sweet spot between premium collected and risk taken.

DTE Sweet Spot

30-45 DTE offers the best theta decay rate. Too short and you're exposed to gamma risk, too long and time decay is slow.

AROC vs Raw Premium

Annualized Return on Capital normalizes returns across different expirations. A 2% return in 30 days beats 3% in 90 days.

Position Sizing

Never risk more than 5% of your portfolio on a single position. Consistent small wins beat occasional big losses.

Trade What You Believe In

Only sell puts on stocks you'd happily own at the strike price. If you wouldn't buy the shares outright, don't collect premium on them.

Premium = Risk Compensation

Higher premium means higher risk. The market prices options efficiently—if a trade looks too good, understand what risk you're being paid to take.

Do Your Own Research

Use screeners as a starting point, not a final decision. Always verify earnings dates, dividend schedules, and news before entering a position.

Know Your Outcomes

Before every trade, map out all scenarios: max profit, max loss, breakeven, and assignment. No surprises means better decision-making under pressure.

The Sleep Test

If a position would keep you up at night, it's too big. Trade at a size where you can stay rational through volatility and stick to your plan.