This guide will walk you through the process of creating a Strangles AutoTrader, covering everything from setting up your asset and strategy to configuring entry and exit rules. You’ll learn how to define quantities for selling or buying a Strangle, select strike prices, adjust entry frequency, allocate buying power, and set up exit conditions.
Step 1: Go to the Dashboard
Start by clicking on the Dashboard.
Step 2: Create a New AutoTrader
On the dashboard, click on the Create an AutoTrader button.
Step 3: Select Strangles
After clicking the button, choose Strangles from the options.
Step 4: Pick Your Asset
Select the asset (the underlying stock or option) you want to trade the Strangle on.
Step 5: Set Expiration and Strategy
Choose your days until expiration.
Decide whether you are going long or short the Strangle.
Step 6: Define the Quantity
For selling a Strangle (default), set both the put and call quantities to negative numbers (e.g., -1 for one Strangle).
For buying a Strangle, set both the quantities to positive numbers (e.g., +1 for one Strangle).
Step 7: Pick Strikes
Choose the strike prices based on either:
Delta amount,
Out of the money percentage,
Or a target price, depending on your preference.
Step 8: Set Entry Frequency
Define how often you want the bot to enter the trade:
Once a week,
On specific days,
At specific times.
There are also advanced entry settings available, such as using an indicator with the TradingView integration.
Step 9: Save and Continue
After configuring the entry settings, click on Save and Continue.
Step 10: Set Exit Rules
Configure your exit rules:
Take profit,
Stop loss,
Early management (to close trades early).
There are also advanced exit rules for more customization.
Step 11: Save and Continue
Click on Save and Continue after setting up your exit rules.
Step 12: Choose Buying Power Allocation
Define how much buying power the bot can use across your open trades. For example, if each trade costs $500 and you want 5 trades open at once, allocate $2,500. If only 1 trade is needed, allocate $500.
Step 13: Review the Summary
A summary of your settings will appear, ensuring everything is configured correctly. Review to make sure all details are accurate.
Step 14: Authorize and Save
If everything looks good, click Authorize, then click Save Auto Traders to finalize your Strangles AutoTrader setup.
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