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title: "The 34 Calendar Bot Explained"
description: "A Step-by-Step Guide on Mastering the 34 Calendar Bot"
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collection: "Strategy Database 101"
updated: 2026-08-24
language: en
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# The 34 Calendar Bot Explained

A Step-by-Step Guide on Mastering the 34 Calendar Bot

Link: [https://app.optionsautotrader.com/create-auto-trader?strategy=34-Calendar](https://app.optionsautotrader.com/create-auto-trader?strategy=34-Calendar)

  
**Discover the 3-4 Calendar Bot:** This guide walks you through the essentials of using the 3-4 Calendar Bot, a tool for automating short-dated calendar spreads. Learn about its trade rules, timing strategies, risk management, and profit targets. Perfect for Options Auto Trader members looking to optimize their bullish options trading!

## **Step 1: Introduction to the 3-4 Calendar Bot**

-   The 3-4 Calendar Bot is designed for automating short-dated calendar spreads.
    
-   It’s particularly effective as a bullish options strategy with a high win rate.
    
-   Ensure to test this bot on a paper account before using real money, as past performance does not guarantee future results.
    

## **Step 2: Accessing the Backtest Data**

-   Review the bot’s backtest data, which highlights a consistent strategy with a 91% win rate.
    
-   Metrics include:
    
    -   Average win: ~$100
        
    -   Average loss: ~$400
        
    -   Average trade duration: ~1 day
        

## **Step 3: Understanding the Trade Rules**

-   Click “Start Using This Bot” to view and understand the trade rules.
    
-   The bot performs trades on SPX with the following parameters:
    
    -   Enter an at-the-money (ATM) or 50 delta strike price for the 3-day-to-expiration (DTE) put.
        
    -   Create a calendar spread by buying the same strike price.
        

## **Step 4: Timing the Trades**

-   Execute trades only on Mondays and Fridays.
    
    -   Avoid other days as expiration dates may fall on weekends, causing issues.
        

## **Step 5: Setting Profit Targets and Managing Risk**

-   The bot aims for a 50% take-profit target.
    
-   Decide the amount of money to allocate to the bot before starting trades.
    

## **Step 6: Monitoring and Evaluating the Trade**

-   The bot benefits from a bullish market movement, making money when the price stays stable or increases.
    
-   Be mindful of sudden market dips, which can negatively impact the trade.
    

## **Step 7: Final Notes**

-   The bot’s high win rate is partly due to its structured trade timing (Monday-Friday).
    
-   Use the 3-4 Calendar Bot to automate trades effectively and capitalize on short-term bullish trends.  
    

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