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We scan thousands of options every day to find affordable plays at key gamma levels where institutions are positioned
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Today's Budget-Friendly Plays
Affordable options at institutional support/resistance levels
| Ticker | Option | Price | Key Level | Target | R/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPY | $695C Fri 12/19 | $2.15 | At gamma support 1.8M gamma @ $690 | $700 resistance Max pain level | 2:1 |
| AMD | $215P 1wk 12/19 | $3.60 | Put wall at $215 2.0M gamma floor | Collect theta $1.80 profit target | 1.5:1 |
| PLTR | $195C Fri 12/19 | $1.89 | Major support @ $185 1.5M gamma level | $200 resistance test Quick scalp setup | 2.5:1 |
Updated daily at 9:15 AM ET • All plays under $300 entry
Key Gamma Levels
Key Gamma Levels
Today's Daily Lean Play
Curated Setup1.8M gamma wall at $690 provides strong support. Market makers must defend this level aggressively.
Target $700 resistance (max pain). Take profit at 100% or hold through Friday for gamma squeeze potential.
SPY $695C at $2.15 hits all 5 pillars: VALUE (under $300), LIQUIDITY (tight spreads on SPY), TIMING (2-day OpEx setup), SENTIMENT (bullish gamma wall), ACTIVITY (1.8M institutional positioning).
PDT-Safe Multi-Day Setups
Pattern Day Trader FreeTIMING pillar for small accounts: 3-5 day holds = PDT-safe + lets gamma targets develop. You're not day trading, you're positioning at institutional levels and waiting for MMs to push price. Patience = edge.
PMCC Calculator Demo
Capital OptimizerExample: SOFI Poor Man's Covered Call
This PMCC setup is optimal for accounts under $5K. The LEAP is deep ITM (Delta 0.78) providing stock-like exposure while weekly $29C sales generate consistent income. Gamma support at $27 provides downside protection.
VALUE pillar mastery: PMCC saves 77% capital vs owning shares. With $5K you can run 1 PMCC instead of 0 covered calls. Same income, fraction of the cost. This is how small accounts compete.
Catalyst Calendar - Next 7 Days
Market EventsTIMING pillar: FOMC Wed + CPI Tue create high IV this week. Best plays = pre-FOMC theta collection (low risk) or post-CPI gamma scalps (higher reward). Use calendar to avoid getting caught in the chop.
Daily Alert System
Daily NotificationsACTIVITY + LIQUIDITY pillars: Daily alerts catch when gamma levels activate (1.8M at $690 = institutional pressure). Tight SPY spreads mean you can enter/exit cleanly - no slippage eating your small account gains.
Risk/Reward Analysis Dashboard
Gamma-Based R/RVALUE + SENTIMENT pillars working together: R/R ratios based on gamma walls (not hope). SPY 2:1 R/R = risk $215 to make $430 at $700 resistance. That's institutional positioning telling you where the edge is.
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Bottom-line
Every feature is mapped to the 5-pillar scoring system to maximize capital efficiency. VALUE pillar finds affordable entries. LIQUIDITY pillar ensures tradeable spreads. TIMING pillar optimizes PDT-safe holds. SENTIMENT pillar reveals institutional flow. ACTIVITY pillar catches unusual setups. All designed for accounts under $25K.
1.VALUE Pillar: Affordable Plays Scanner - Why $300 Matters
Filters 15,000+ daily options for capital-efficient entries at gamma levels.
2.TIMING Pillar: PDT-Safe Multi-Day Setups
2-5 day holds avoid Pattern Day Trader rules while targeting gamma.
3.VALUE Pillar: PMCC Calculator - 77% Capital Savings
Poor Man's Covered Call = run the wheel with fraction of capital.
4.All 5 Pillars: Daily Lean Play - Curated Setup
9:15 AM ET: ONE best trade combining all 5 pillars.
5.SENTIMENT + VALUE Pillars: Risk/Reward Analysis
R/R ratios based on gamma walls, not guesswork.
6.ACTIVITY + LIQUIDITY Pillars: Daily Alerts
4 alert types catch high-probability setups as they develop.
7.TIMING Pillar: Catalyst Calendar - Event-Driven Edge
7-day catalyst view optimizes entry timing around volatility.
AIME analyzes gamma levels, IV rank, and market catalysts to give you personalized insights
Everything You Need to Trade Smart
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Affordable Plays Scanner
Find options under $300 at key gamma support and resistance levels. Never overpay for a trade again.
PDT-Safe Ideas
Multi-day swing trade setups based on gamma targets. Trade without hitting the Pattern Day Trader limit.
PMCC Calculator
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Daily Lean Play
One curated setup each morning with full data breakdown. Entry, exit, and the institutional positioning behind it.
Risk/Reward Analysis
Every play includes clear risk/reward ratios based on gamma levels. Know your edge before you enter.
Daily Alerts
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Catalyst Calendar
Track earnings, FOMC meetings, CPI releases, and economic data. Time your entries around market-moving events.
Stock & Macro Catalyst Calendar
Know when to enter and when to wait. Track all market-moving events affecting your affordable plays.
Poor Man's Covered Call:
Your Secret Weapon
Can't afford 100 shares of NVDA at $140? That's $14,000. But you can control the same position with a PMCC for around $2,800.
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Replace 100 shares with a long-dated in-the-money call
Sell Weekly/Monthly Calls
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Same Strategy, Less Capital
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Example: NVDA PMCC
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