Case Studies
Real-world results from traders using our option trading portfolio platform. Explore detailed performance analytics, risk management strategies, and profit optimization techniques.
Conservative Income Strategy
+18.7% Annual Return$85,000
Portfolio Size
24
Months Tracked
Primary Strategy:
Covered Calls (70%)
Win Rate:
87%
Max Drawdown:
-4.2%
Sharpe Ratio:
2.34
Key Insights
- • Focused on high-dividend stocks for enhanced income
- • Consistently rolled positions to manage risk
- • Maintained 20% cash buffer for opportunities
Growth-Oriented Trading
+31.2% Annual Return$125,000
Portfolio Size
18
Months Tracked
Primary Strategy:
Iron Condors (45%)
Win Rate:
72%
Max Drawdown:
-12.8%
Sharpe Ratio:
1.87
Key Insights
- • Diversified across tech and growth sectors
- • Used stop-losses at 50% of max profit
- • Adjusted position sizing based on volatility
Market Neutral Approach
+14.8% Annual Return$200,000
Portfolio Size
36
Months Tracked
Primary Strategy:
Straddles/Strangles (60%)
Win Rate:
68%
Max Drawdown:
-6.1%
Sharpe Ratio:
2.12
Key Insights
- • Capitalized on earnings volatility events
- • Maintained delta-neutral positioning
- • Quick exits on 25% profit targets
High-Frequency Scalping
+42.5% Annual Return$50,000
Portfolio Size
12
Months Tracked
Primary Strategy:
0DTE Options (80%)
Win Rate:
65%
Max Drawdown:
-18.3%
Sharpe Ratio:
1.45
Key Insights
- • Focused on SPY and QQQ 0DTE options
- • Strict 2% position sizing per trade
- • Used technical indicators for entry/exit
Performance Comparison
| Strategy | Annual Return | Win Rate | Max Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Income | +18.7% | 87% | -4.2% | 2.34 | Low |
| Growth-Oriented | +31.2% | 72% | -12.8% | 1.87 | Medium |
| Market Neutral | +14.8% | 68% | -6.1% | 2.12 | Low |
| High-Frequency Scalping | +42.5% | 65% | -18.3% | 1.45 | High |
26.8%
Average Annual Return
73%
Average Win Rate
-10.4%
Average Max Drawdown
1.95
Average Sharpe Ratio
Case Study Methodology
Data Collection
- • Real trading accounts with verified performance
- • Minimum 12-month tracking period required
- • All trades recorded with timestamps and P&L
- • Risk-adjusted returns calculated using industry standards
Performance Metrics
- • Annual returns calculated using time-weighted methodology
- • Maximum drawdown measured from peak to trough
- • Sharpe ratio calculated using risk-free rate of 4.5%
- • Win rate includes all closed positions