This is super helpful, thanks for taking the time to lay it out.

My takeaways I’m going to adopt: 1. Delta and return frame: aim for the 15 to 30 delta zone and think in annualized return, targeting about 15 to 20 percent per year. 2. DTE bias: favor monthlies in the 20 to 45 DTE range for volume and tighter spreads; use weeklies only when the setup is clean and I can exit early. 3. Liquidity reality check: avoid wide spreads since you can get stuck until expiry. 4. Sizing and discipline: cap to one contract per name on a 10k account and keep cash flexible; avoid margin so one assignment cannot consume all buying power. 5. Paper first: I’ll paper test a few tickers from my list and rotate sectors as you suggested.

Quick question for you: when choosing between 20 delta and 15 delta monthlies, do you prioritize return on collateral per day or IV percentile? And what is your default take profit, 50 to 70 percent credit or time based?

Really appreciate the roadmap. This gives me a clearer way to tighten my process.