Platform Reviews6 min
OptionAlpha vs Tradematic: A Detailed Comparison
OptionAlpha and Tradematic both automate options trading, but they do it in fundamentally different ways. OptionAlpha is a DIY bot builder — you design the…
Bernardo Rocha
Tradematic Blog
Options strategies, automated trading insights, and market education.
Iron Condor Strategy7 min
How to Trade Iron Condors with a $25,000 Account
At $25,000, iron condor trading enters a qualitatively different tier. The Pattern Day Trader rule no longer restricts your ability to actively manage…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy7 min
How to Trade Iron Condors with a $10,000 Account
A $10,000 account opens up iron condor trading in a way that a $5,000 account cannot. At this level, you can diversify across multiple underlyings, run 3–5…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy8 min
How to Trade Iron Condors with a $5,000 Account
A $5,000 account can support iron condor trading, but position sizing needs to be deliberate. At this level, one contract on a typical spread risks $200–$500…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy8 min
What Is a Good Theta to Collect on an Iron Condor?
A good theta target for an iron condor depends on your account size, not an absolute dollar figure. Most experienced traders aim for daily theta of roughly…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy9 min
How to Use Conditional Orders for Iron Condor Management
Introduction Conditional orders let you automate position management decisions that would otherwise require constant monitoring. For iron condors, they are…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy9 min
Iron Condor vs Wheel Strategy: Which Generates More Income?
Introduction The wheel strategy and iron condors are two of the most common income-generating options approaches — but they work very differently. The wheel…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy9 min
Iron Condor vs Selling Puts: Which Is Better for Income?
Introduction Selling puts and trading iron condors are both premium-selling strategies — but they handle downside risk very differently. A short put collects…
Bernardo Rocha
Options Education8 min
Options Income vs Dividend Stocks: Which Pays More?
Introduction Options income and dividend income are both legitimate ways to generate cash flow from a portfolio — but they have very different mechanics,…
Bernardo Rocha
Options Education9 min
How to Build a $100K Options Account Over Time
Introduction Building a $100,000 options account is achievable for disciplined traders who start with a reasonable capital base, apply consistent risk…
Bernardo Rocha
Risk Management8 min
What Is Sequence of Returns Risk in Options Trading?
Introduction Sequence of returns risk is the danger that the timing of losses — not just their total size — permanently damages a portfolio's long-term value.…
Bernardo Rocha
Iron Condor Strategy8 min
How to Choose the Best Expiration Date for Iron Condors
Introduction The best expiration date for iron condors is typically in the 30–45 days to expiration (DTE) range. At this distance, theta decay is accelerating…
Bernardo Rocha