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Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Mar 14, 2026|20 min read

Energy Sector Iron Condors: Trading Volatility Around Oil Reports and Fed Decisions

Energy Sector Iron Condors: Trading Volatility Around Oil Reports and Fed Decisions Energy Sector Iron Condors: Trading Volatility Around Oil Reports and Fed Decisions In the dynamic world of options trading, the ability to capitalize on predictable volatility spikes is a corners

Rolling Iron Condors: How to Manage Tested Positions Without Taking a Loss

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 19, 2026|13 min read

Rolling Iron Condors: How to Manage Tested Positions Without Taking a Loss

Getting tested is not a failure — it is an inevitable part of iron condor trading. The difference between amateur and professional traders is knowing how to roll for credit and turn a loser into a winner.

The 45 DTE Rule: Why Time to Expiration Changes Everything

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 17, 2026|13 min read

The 45 DTE Rule: Why Time to Expiration Changes Everything

Theta decay is not linear — it accelerates as expiration approaches. The 45 DTE entry rule is built on this mathematical reality. We show you the exact theta curve and why it matters for iron condors.

Position Sizing and Risk Management for Iron Condor Traders

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 14, 2026|13 min read

Position Sizing and Risk Management for Iron Condor Traders

Most iron condor traders focus obsessively on entry — but it is position sizing and risk management that determines long-term survival. We present a systematic framework built on thousands of backtested trades.

Sector Rotation and Iron Condors: Finding the Highest IV Rank Opportunities

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 12, 2026|13 min read

Sector Rotation and Iron Condors: Finding the Highest IV Rank Opportunities

Sector ETFs like XLE, XLF, and XLK rotate through high and low volatility cycles. We show you how to identify which sectors are ripe for iron condors using IV rank screening.

Delta Selection for Iron Condors: The Science Behind Strike Placement

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 10, 2026|12 min read

Delta Selection for Iron Condors: The Science Behind Strike Placement

The delta of your short strikes determines your probability of profit, your premium collected, and your risk. We ran the numbers on thousands of trades to find the optimal delta for each market regime.

Earnings Season Iron Condors: Exploiting the Volatility Crush

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 7, 2026|14 min read

Earnings Season Iron Condors: Exploiting the Volatility Crush

Every earnings announcement creates a predictable pattern: implied volatility spikes before the announcement, then crushes immediately after. We show you how to exploit this cycle systematically.

VIX Regime Analysis: When to Sell Premium and When to Step Aside

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 5, 2026|14 min read

VIX Regime Analysis: When to Sell Premium and When to Step Aside

The VIX is not just a fear gauge — it is a regime indicator. We analyze how different VIX environments affect iron condor win rates and show you exactly when to trade and when to wait.

Iron Condor Mastery: How to Profit in Any Market Direction

Market Analysis

C.D. Lawrence|Feb 3, 2026|13 min read

Iron Condor Mastery: How to Profit in Any Market Direction

Iron condors are the ultimate market-neutral income strategy. We break down exactly how to structure them, select strikes, time entries, and manage exits for consistent premium collection.

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