Is 0DTE a tool to make you super rich or gambling?

Zero-day expiration (0DTE) options, also known as same-day expiration options, are options contracts that expire on the same day they are traded.  

This concept has been expanded: options expiring that week can also be counted as 0DTE.

Advantages of 0DTE Options

0DTE’s advantages and disadvantages are the two sides of the coin. It can amplify the P/L in very short time.

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  • Potential for Quick Profits: 0DTE options can offer the potential for rapid and substantial profits if the underlying asset moves in the desired direction shortly after the trade is executed.

  • Reduced Time Decay: Time decay is a significant factor in options pricing. With 0DTE options, time decay has minimal impact because these contracts expire the same day they are traded.

  • Intraday Hedging: Traders can use 0DTE options to hedge existing positions or protect against adverse price movements during the trading session.

Disadvantages of 0DTE Options

0DTE options enjoy a very bad reputatio in investing community and is viewed as gambling by most retail investors.

  • High Risk: 0DTE options are extremely speculative and come with a high level of risk. The short expiration period means these options very sensitive to short-term price fluctuations.

  • Increased Volatility: Sudden price swings can result in substantial gains or losses.

  • Potential for Liquidity Issues: Some 0DTE options, especially on less-liquid underlying assets, may suffer from low liquidity. This can make it challenging to enter and exit positions at desired prices.

Overall, 0DTE options can be a powerful tool for experienced traders looking to profit from short-term price movements, but they should be approached with caution due to their high risk and limited time frame.

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  • Choy Tiger
    ·2023-10-07
    I have been trading options for almost 2 years with lots of ups and downs. I think options are one of the good strategies that will definitely enhance your stocks in hand if managed correctly.  Have been doing  odte and if price movement not in favour of your options, roll it to another week with additional premium until your options expire.
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  • ien
    ·2023-09-23
    me no understand options. 😥. if dunno what the price will be tomorrow or next week how to predict 1 month or 6 months later. but maybe in shorter period  more predictable, no?
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  • ien
    ·2023-09-23
    time decay. the longer it is the harder to envisage price movement. without knowledge and skills odte sure a loser. me no punderstand options. investing long can redeem some losses unless
    lcompany turns bellyup but options can lose 100% premiums if don't get it right, no?
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  • AliceSam
    ·2023-09-22
    我没有试过,不熟悉ODTE
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    • Chloe G
      You know a top is in when rubbish like this is released. It pure gambling.
      2023-09-23
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  • ien
    ·2023-09-23

    quite interesting if you are able to predict correctly what the price movement is next day or week.
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  • Tigaroo
    ·2023-09-23
    Fast and furious - This applies for both entry and exit of 0DTE.
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  • Ljmym_168
    ·2023-09-23
    Very fast way to the moon or to the abyss
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  • AcidIce
    ·2023-09-23
    All kinds of options are scams!
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