We’re smack in the middle of one of the most exciting stretches we’ve seen in a while…
Low float stocks are flying.
As day traders, this is our playground. These wild, fast-moving tickers are what we live for.
These names really know how to move on Monday mornings!
Let me explain…
Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after a weekend of rest… And that reset creates a unique opportunity!
Right at 9:30 am Eastern, as the opening bell rings, we look for a very specific setup that often shows up like clockwork.
And it has delivered some incredible wins!
Take yesterday…
BT Brands (NASDAQ: BTBF) gained an incredible 175%* in less than half an hour after announcing it was exploring a new merger opportunity.
These are the kinds of morning spikes we hunt for every Monday!
Want to learn how to spot them for yourself?
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial for my Monday Setup.
Besides low-float stocks, there’s another trade buzzing right now.
They can turbo-boost your account’s potential, and if you don’t already know about them, you need to!
If you’re not familiar, zero-day-to-expiration options (also called 0DTEs) are options contracts that expire the same day you trade them.
That means they come with intense speed, serious volatility…
And massive potential rewards or losses.
Used properly, 0DTEs can boost your account growth.
But used recklessly, they can wipe you out by lunch.
Let’s dig in…
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What Makes 0DTEs So Popular Right Now?
The trading world has changed.
Thanks to the CBOE expanding daily expirations on ETFs like SPY, QQQ, and SPX, and other tickers, traders now have access to contracts that expire every single day of the week.
Why is that such a big deal?
Because:
- These contracts are liquid, which means tighter spreads and easier entries/exits
- The premiums are cheap, so even smaller accounts can participate
- The risk is capped because you can’t lose more than the cost of the contract
- And the reward can be explosive. Small market moves can lead to huge percentage gains,
That’s the good news.
Where Traders Go Wrong With 0DTEs
This is where discipline becomes non-negotiable.
These contracts lose value fast. If your trade doesn’t move in the right direction almost immediately, the time decay eats away at your premium by the second.
This is not the place to throw darts or hope the market spikes.
That’s why so many traders burn out trying to trade 0DTEs without a plan.
What Successful Traders Do Differently
If you want to trade zero-day options the right way, here’s what separates the pros from the gamblers:
They plan every trade before they enter:
- They know exactly what price level they’re watching
- They’ve already decided their risk — i.e., “I’m out if this falls below X”
- And they’ve got a clear profit target — “If this hits 100%, I’m scaling out.”
They trade around catalysts:
Major news events, like Fed announcements, CPI data, or big earnings, create intraday volatility. That’s prime time for 0DTEs, because the market reacts hard and fast.
They don’t hold and hope:
These are intraday trades. Most winning trades happen within minutes to a couple of hours max. If it’s not working pretty quickly, they’re out.
They stick to liquid names:
Stocks like SPY, QQQ, TSLA, and AAPL have volume and tight spreads. No guessing. Just clean execution.
Want to Learn From a Pro?
If 0DTEs have your attention and you want to go deeper, check out this special report from Jeff Zananiri, a hedge fund veteran and expert in zero-day options.
Learn exactly how he trades them.
My Final Thoughts…
Zero-day options are not beginner-friendly. Let’s make that clear.
They’re fast, unforgiving, and not for the faint of heart.
But if you’re disciplined, patient, and process-driven, they can give your trading account a serious boost.
Just remember:
- Don’t trade based on hope.
- Start small.
- Track your trades.
- Let your results do the talking.
If you’re still struggling with basic stuff like overtrading, poor sizing, and making decisions based on emotion, hit pause on 0DTEs for now and work on the foundations of trading.
But if you’re ready?
This could be one of the most powerful tools in your day trading arsenal.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
P.S.
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