UOA revolves around the trading of option contracts at volumes significantly higher than their daily averages. The allure of UOA lies in its potential to uncover market insights and potentially ride the coattails of informed traders -It is data that we tracked and traded with for a number of years in the Traderβs Thinktank. However, as we'll explore, this approach has lost some of its luster.
The Perils of 0DTE Options Trading: Why Day Traders Should Think Twice
0DTE (Zero Days to Expiry) options have gained popularity as a high-risk, high-reward trading instrument in recent years, especially with the advent of daily expirations in SPX. These ultra-short-term options promise quick profits, but as we'll explore in this article, they come with significant dangers that can leave even seasoned day traders with a blown portfolio.