The Automated Trading Podcast by Advanced AutoTrades

Bull Put Spread Strike Selection: Delta, Support, and Volatility

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438361/fan_mail/new] This episode presents a comprehensive, systematic methodology for selecting optimal strike prices for bull put spread options, asserting that correct strike choice is paramount for successful trading. The core of this logic is the use of delta, which represents the probability an option will expire worthless, with the hosts favouring the 0.50–0.60 delta zone for core income trades. This probabilistic framework is reinforced by technical analysis, requiring that the short strike be placed at a distance below meaningful support levels to buffer against market drops. Moreover, the strategy dictates adjusting strike distance based on implied volatility (IV), moving safer (lower delta) when IV is high, but potentially closer to the underlying price when IV is low to capture meaningful premium. These defined risk parameters, along with guidance on appropriate spread width, underpin the host's professional, automated options strategy known as "Monthly Trend." We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER:  The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

AI in Options Trading: Works, Pitfalls, and Human Role

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438361/fan_mail/new] This episode is an article providing a deep dive into the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in options trading as of 2025. The hosts examine where AI successfully adds value, such as in advanced pattern recognition, signal filtering, and adaptive risk modelling, stressing that AI acts primarily as a high-speed analytical assistant rather than a predictive tool. Conversely, the hosts caution against common AI limitations, including overfitting models, lacking real-world context, and suffering from data bias, emphasising that AI systems are only as smart as the data used to train them. Ultimately, we advocate for a hybrid approach where AI’s speed and precision are balanced with human judgment and strategic oversight, ensuring disciplined and risk-aware automation. Read the full article: https://advancedautotrades.com/ai-in-options-trading/ We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER:  The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

IV Rank vs IV Percentile

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438361/fan_mail/new] This episode is a financial guide explaining how options traders can proactively spot and prepare for IV Crush, a common phenomenon where option premiums rapidly decrease after a major event due to a collapse in implied volatility (IV). The hosts focus on two specific metrics, IV Rank and IV Percentile, which quantify whether the current IV is high or low relative to its historical range. The podcast clarifies that IV Rank shows the current IV's position within its 52-week high and low, making it sensitive for timing short-term trades, while IV Percentile indicates how often IV has been lower than the current level, providing broader context. Ultimately, the hosts advise traders to use a combination of these metrics—especially when they are high—to identify opportunities for selling premium before the volatility naturally dissipates. Read full article: https://advancedautotrades.com/iv-rank-vs-iv-percentile-the-smarter-way-to-spot-iv-crush-setups/ We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER:  The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

Iron Condor Options Strategy Explained

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438361/fan_mail/new] This episode provides an extensive guide to the Iron Condor strategy, a defined-risk options setup designed to generate profit when the market experiences low volatility and trades within a tight, sideways range. Authored by an institutional options trader, the guide meticulously explains that this strategy is constructed by combining a bull put spread and a bear call spread, allowing the trader to collect a credit, which represents the maximum profit. The hosts outline crucial components, including calculating maximum profit, maximum loss, and breakeven points, and offer practical advice on when to deploy the strategy, ideally when volatility is cooling off but premiums remain elevated. Furthermore, the hosts cover active management techniques, such as adjusting spreads when threatened, closing positions early to mitigate gamma risk, and discuss variations like the Bullish and Bearish Iron Condors, asserting that disciplined traders can achieve high win rates ranging from 75% to 90%. Read full article: https://advancedautotrades.com/iron-condor-strategy/ We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER:  The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.

Credit Spread in Bonds vs Options

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438361/fan_mail/new] This episode offers a detailed comparison of the term "credit spread" as it is used in two different financial markets: bonds and options trading. In the bond market, the credit spread measures the yield difference between a risky bond (like corporate debt) and a risk-free bond (such as a U.S. Treasury), thus reflecting perceived default risk and acting as a barometer of economic health. Conversely, in options trading, a credit spread is a defined-risk strategy involving selling and buying options to collect premium, which defines a trader's profit and loss range and focuses on managing probability rather than predicting price. The hosts stress that while the applications are different, these two types of credit spreads are connected because wider bond spreads signal greater market fear, which increases implied volatility and leads to higher option premiums, thus creating better opportunities for options credit spread traders. Read full article: https://advancedautotrades.com/credit-spread-in-bonds-vs-options/ We help retail traders set up automated options trading to grow their accounts. This is YOUR automated options trading education! On this podcast you will find tips, tricks, and guides on how to grow your auto trading account with low-risk per-trade option spreads strategies. We will show you what you need to know and what actions you need to take. We'll also show you how to make the right investment decisions for your automated trading account! If this sounds like something that could interest you then make sure to subscribe to the podcast now! DISCLAIMER:  The content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Advanced Autotrades IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR REGISTERED BROKER. Neither Advanced AutoTrades nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor (IA), or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulatory.