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SPX End-of-Day Put Debit Spread Strategy: Rules, Backtest, and Automation

Discover how the EOD PDS (End of Day Put Debit Spread) strategy uses 0DTE SPX options to capture late-day market volatility with a favorable 3:1 risk-reward profile. In this article, we'll cover the complete trade rules, 4-year backtest results, automation options, and how this strategy complements our TSE credit spread strategy by adding a different source of positive expectancy to your portfolio.

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End-of-Day Iron Condor: A Simple Mechanical Strategy for SPX 0DTE

The End-of-Day Iron Condor is a mechanical SPX 0DTE options strategy that looks to profit from the typically quieter market activity during the final hours of the trading day. The strategy follows a simple set of rules, removes much of the emotion from trading, and has shown consistent results across multiple years of backtesting while maintaining a positive expectancy.

End-of-Day Iron Condor: A Simple Mechanical Strategy for SPX 0DTE

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End-of-Day Iron Condor: A Simple Mechanical Strategy for SPX 0DTE

Jul 22, 2026

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Fine-Tuning Your SPX 0DTE Credit Spread Entries Using Data and Patience

In this article, we explore how fine-tuning your SPX 0DTE credit spread entries — instead of entering immediately — can improve strike selection, credit received, and overall trade structure. By combining the data-driven probabilities of the Alpha Crunching Trend Spread Engine with patience during volatile market conditions, traders can enhance an already high-probability framework and execute with greater consistency.

Feb 17, 2026

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SPX 0DTE Options Trading: Using the Trend Spread Engine to Find High-Probability Intraday Windows

Discover how the Alpha Crunching Trend Spread Engine (TSE) combines intraday trend and strike selection to uncover shifting intraday seasonality in SPX 0DTE options trading.

Feb 16, 2026

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SPX 0DTE Options Trading Research: Using Intraday Trend to Improve Credit Spread Timing

A data-driven look at SPX 0DTE credit spreads using intraday trend analysis. Learn how Alpha Crunching’s Trend Spread Engine identifies optimal time windows to trade SPX options more systematically and with less screen time.

Feb 16, 2026