Stock Market Options Trading

In Part 3 of this series on building an automated SPX 0DTE portfolio, we explore the final strategy we've added to our growing mix of high-frequency, positive expectancy trades: the 30-minute Opening Range Breakout (ORB) Call Debit Spread. In previous episodes, we discussed the Trend Spread Engine (TSE) credit spreads and the End-of-Day Put Debit Spread (PDS). In this episode, we look at how the O...

In this episode, Eric continues the Automated Strategy Pipeline series by tackling one of the most misunderstood topics in trading: win rate. Many traders evaluate a strategy based on a single number: the percentage of winning trades. But a high win rate alone doesn't tell you whether a strategy is profitable, scalable, or even worth trading. Using real examples from his own SPX trading portfolio,...

🚀 Join Alpha Crunching and save 50% on your first year: https://www.alphacrunching.com Get weekly SPX forecasts, backtested trade ideas, trade alerts, Discord access, and research designed to help you trade with more confidence. In Episode 188, we're kicking off a new series on strategy research, development, testing, automation, and the mindset required to trade systematic strategies successfull...

This week on the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast, Eric O’Rourke breaks down the current SPX market pullback, key support levels, upcoming FOMC minutes, and why Nvidia earnings could be a major catalyst for the broader market and AI trade. Eric also shares how the recent uptrend has continued to favor SPX put credit spreads, how the Alpha Crunching 7-day strategy has been performing, and what...

👉 Alpha Crunching (SPX data, trade ideas & alerts): https://alphacrunching.com 👉 Conservative Options Income Network (Brian Terry): https://stockmarketoptionstrading.net In this episode, Eric sits down with returning guest Brian Terry from the Conservative Options Income Network to break down what’s shaping up to be another interesting week in the market. With the S&P pushing toward new...

Watch the full video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/2RgGjxUe35w?si=m1BU5TwEq973he2k Links & Discounts: Option Omega → https://optionomega.com ( Use code SMOT for a discount ) Alpha Crunching → https://alphacrunching.com ( Use code SPX50 for 50% off your first year ) In this episode, I sit down with Matt from Option Omega to break down how I’m using their platform to backtest and exe...

In this episode, Eric and Brian Terry break down a market that just won’t quit—despite geopolitical tension, rising oil, and a packed economic calendar. With the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs, the conversation dives into positioning, risk management, and where the real opportunities might be right now. 🔗 Useful Links (Start Here) 🌐 Alpha Crunching: https://alphacrunching.com 🎧 Stock...

🔗 Links & Resources 👉 Alpha Crunching (SPX Options): https://alphacrunching.com 👉 Brian Terry’s COIN Group: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net 👉 Podcast Episodes: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.com 👉Latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/qe_F_GE5Pqo In this episode, Eric O’Rourke and Brian Terry break down a wild stretch in the S&P 500, with the market ripping higher des...

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading podcast, host Eric O'Rourke breaks down three key reasons why a potential short-term bottom may be forming in the market. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and recent volatility, Eric walks through the signals that suggest the market may be stabilizing—and possibly preparing for a move higher. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why dip buyers ste...

Brian Terry’s Conservative Options Income Group: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net Eric O’Rourke’s SPX Trading Community: https://www.alphacrunching.com Trading in a community gives you perspective, shared ideas, and support—far better than trying to figure it all out on your own. In this episode, Eric O’Rourke is joined by Brian Terry to break down how they’re navigating a highly volatile...

In this episode, Eric O’Rourke is joined by Brian Terry from the Conservative Options Income Network (COIN) to break down a recent SPX iron condor trade that caught attention for its unusually wide structure. With volatility elevated and market conditions shifting, Brian walks through how he constructed a 7-day iron condor nearly 600 points wide—while still keeping defined risk and a high probabil...

Want to trade SPX 0DTE with a proven system instead of guessing? Alpha Crunching gives you the tools, alerts, and community to do it. 👉 Try it today and take 50% off with code SPX50 at AlphaCrunching.com In this episode , Eric O’Rourke breaks down a practical question many options traders ask: what does it actually take to make $100 per day selling options? Using real SPX credit spread examples,...

In this episode of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast , Eric explains an idea that comes up frequently in the SPX trading community: the difference between market conditions and trading signals —and why that distinction matters when trading credit spreads. Many traders use indicators like moving averages or trend indicators strictly for buy or sell signals , such as a moving average crossove...

Before we jump in — if you want to see the tools mentioned in this episode in action, including the 0DTE Trend Spread Engine and the 1DTE Bias indicator , visit AlphaCrunching.com to learn more and join the trading community. In this episode, Eric discusses the recent market breakdown and how current geopolitical tensions, volatility, and upcoming economic data are shaping trading decisions. With...

👉 Read the Trend Spread Engine article here: https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/spx-0dte-options-trading-using-the-trend-spread-engine-to-find-high-probability-intraday-windows In this episode, I expand on a concept Brian Terry shared in Episode 174 about entering iron condors one side at a time — waiting for rallies to sell calls and pullbacks to sell puts. That idea of patience and better posi...

In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Terry to break down a breakeven iron condor strategy he’s actively trading right now. Brian walks through how he enters the call side and put side separately , targeting equal credits on each side with 7 days to expiration . The key twist? He uses a 200% stop on each side , which means if one side gets stopped out, the trade is designed to be roughly breakeven...

Earnings season can be one of the biggest drivers of volatility in the stock market—and understanding how stocks behave around earnings is critical for options traders. In this episode, I’m joined by Dan to talk about trading earnings and a tool he uses called Earnings Watcher. We break down the basics of volatility around earnings announcements, common patterns traders look for, and how Earnings...

In this episode, we review some early backtest results from AlphaCrunching.com's newly launched 0DTe Trend Spread Engine (TSE). We're only 3 weeks into the stats but taking 0DTE trend spreads during the lunch hour at 12pm over the past 3 weeks has won 100% of the time. We're not expecting this type of performance to last forever but seeing this hot spots of high performance based on time of day en...

In this episode, Eric breaks down the core ideas behind the 0DTE Trend Spread Engine (TSE) and how it fits into the broader Alpha Crunching philosophy of trading probabilities, not predictions. The TSE is built to systematically identify high-probability SPX credit spread ideas by combining intraday trend, time-based structure, and defined risk . Rather than reacting to every move, the focus is on...

In this episode, we'll cover the key levels based on options positioning and the large range the S&P500 has been in since October. We'll review the Fed's dual mandate and why so much attention is paid economic reports involving jobs, inflation, and rate cuts. We've got some major economic events happening this week that will likely decide the next leg of the market.

In this episode, I’m walking through an SPX Iron Condor setup I’m pricing out as volatility continues to rise and the market dips below key moving averages. Here's the link the video version: https://youtu.be/0NAAbb6bbcI When volatility spikes, option premiums expand — and that’s when I like to sell Iron Condors on SPX for wider ranges and better credits. I’ll break down: ✅ How I’m positioning th...

In this episode, Brian shares his LEAP call strategy — a flexible options approach that uses long-dated calls as a stock substitute while selling weekly calls for steady income. He breaks down real trade examples on NVIDIA, Google, and other names, showing how the strategy can generate solid returns with less capital than owning shares outright. You’ll hear how Brian manages exits, adjusts when sh...

In this episode, Eric and Brian kick off the week with a look at the SPX options market, recent price action, and key gamma levels heading into FOMC week. Eric recaps his recent put credit spread trades from Alpha Crunching, discusses how he’s managing new positions into record highs, and explains how he’s balancing bullish exposure with call credit spreads and discretionary hedges. The conversati...

In this episode, Brian breaks down a bullish put diagonal strategy he’s been testing on individual stocks — a twist on the traditional diagonal that behaves more like a cash-secured put with built-in protection. He explains how he buys a longer-dated put and sells weekly puts against it to steadily collect premium, manage risk, and generate consistent returns. You’ll hear examples from trades in G...

👉 Join us live every Monday at StockMarketOptionsTrading.net to be part of the next Zoom call and get your questions answered in real time. 📈 Market Recap & Trading Lessons: 🚀 Big rebound after last week’s 200-point SPX drop — market shakes off China tariff and shutdown worries 🍏 Apple headlines and possible government deal spark optimism 📊 Moving averages still recovering — 5-day hasn’t...