How To Trade 0DTE Options on Alpaca (in Python)

Learn how to trade 0DTE options using a bull put spread strategy in this options tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/2crjglbp or GitHub page: https://github.com/alpacahq/alpaca-py/blob/master/examples/options/options-zero-dte.ipynb To learn more about 0DTE options, including what they are, their risks and benefits, and example strategies, read our 0DTE options blog: https://tinyurl.com/224qdl8p. If you are interested in backtesting 0DTE strategies, check out our complete guide here: https://tinyurl.com/22ym63yw This tutorial is presented by Satoshi Ido, our Technical Marketing Associate. 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Understanding 0DTE options and bull put spread strategy 2:45 - Important disclosures to know when building a 0DTE options strategy on Alpaca 4:00 - Connecting API keys, importing libraries, and setting up your client 4:50 - Creating the key parameters for the trading strategy including expiration range, buying power, spread widths, and stop-loss thresholds 5:55 - Build the necessary functions to pull relevant data and find the options contacts within your parameters 11:00 - Bringing everything together to execute and monitor the trade in real time 14:55 - Conclusion Thank you for watching! Make sure to like and subscribe to our channel for future tutorials. And please comment below with any strategies you’d like us to test! Additional Resources Sign up for a Trading API account: https://tinyurl.com/225548du Login to your dashboard: https://tinyurl.com/2yfco96w Start paper trading on Alpaca: https://tinyurl.com/23ucktzj Learn how to to trade options with Alpaca: https://tinyurl.com/2dhpnhzz Read more options related content: https://tinyurl.com/22j3gvsx Watch more YouTube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_QGP6WixhTPGyypS4XuTmA Disclosures: Remember that some trading strategies, including options, are not suitable for all investors due to their inherent high risk, which can potentially result in significant losses. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options https://www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document and other important disclosures which can be found in our disclosure library: https://alpaca.markets/disclosures. The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not represent Alpaca's views. Alpaca does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information shared. Please note that we are using SPY as an example, and it should not be considered investment advice. All examples are for illustrative purposes only. Securities brokerage services are provided by Alpaca Securities LLC ("Alpaca Securities"), member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc. Technology and services are offered by AlpacaDB, Inc.Cryptocurrency services are made available by Alpaca Crypto LLC ("Alpaca Crypto"), a FinCEN registered money services business (NMLS # 2160858), and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc. Alpaca Crypto is not a member of SIPC or FINRA.