Chapter 1: Foundations of 0DTE Options

Lesson 1.1: What Are 0DTE Options?
Understand what Zero Days to Expiration (0DTE) options are, how they differ from regular options, and why they attract fast-paced traders.

Lesson 1.2: Why 0DTE Trading is Different (and Riskier)
Explore why 0DTE options behave differently due to time decay, volatility, and institutional activity — and why rookies must respect the risk.

Chapter 2: How 0DTE Options Behave During the Day

Lesson 2.1: Intraday Time Decay – The Enemy and the Friend
Learn how option premiums collapse as the clock ticks, and how to use this force in your favor depending on your strategy.

Lesson 2.2: Understanding Volatility in 0DTE
Discover how sudden market moves and implied volatility swings dramatically impact 0DTE prices.

Lesson 2.3: The Role of Volume, Liquidity, and Spread Tightness
Why only certain stocks or indices (like SPX, SPY) are ideal for 0DTE trading and how to spot liquid setups.

Chapter 3: Setting Up for 0DTE Trading

Lesson 3.1: Best Tools and Brokers for 0DTE Execution
Choosing fast, reliable trading platforms and setting up your charts properly for 0DTE scalping or swing trades.

Lesson 3.2: Key Indicators for 0DTE Trading (VWAP, ATR, SAR)
Simple, effective technical tools rookies should use to spot good entries and exits in same-day trades.

Lesson 3.3: Building Your 0DTE Watchlist
How to select the right stocks or indices every morning for the highest probability moves.

Chapter 4: Rookie-Friendly 0DTE Trading Strategies

Lesson 4.1: The Breakout Strategy for 0DTE– Catching Morning Momentum
Learn how to identify breakout setups after the market opens and position for fast 0DTE gains.

Lesson 4.2: VWAP Reversion Strategy for 0DTE – The Calm Bounce
Use the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) as your magnetic line for intraday reversals and scalps.

Lesson 4.3: Credit Spread Basics for Safer 0DTE Trades
Introduction to low-risk income trades using spreads — and why it’s smarter than naked buying sometimes.

Chapter 5: Managing Risk and Emotions in 0DTE Trading

Lesson 5.1: How to Set Dynamic Stop-Losses and Targets (Using ATR) for 0DTE Options
Stop guessing and start using volatility-based methods to define when you exit or protect your trades.

Lesson 5.2: How to Handle Rapid Wins and Losses Mentally for 0DTE Options
Emotional control is critical in 0DTE trading — learn practical ways to stay disciplined and stick to your plan.

Lesson 5.3: Journaling and Reviewing Your 0DTE Trades
Build the habit of logging your trades and learning from every success and mistake to improve faster.

Chapter 6: Real-World Scenarios and Rookie Pitfalls

Lesson 6.1: Case Study: Morning Breakout Win vs Afternoon Chop
Walk through real intraday examples showing when 0DTE trades succeed and when they fail.

Lesson 6.2: Top Rookie Mistakes in 0DTE (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn about the classic blunders — from holding too long to oversizing — and how to dodge them like a pro.

Lesson 6.3: Your First 0DTE Trading Plan – Ready, Set, Trade
Template and checklist to prepare for your very first real or paper 0DTE trades.