How the SPX 0DTE Backtester Works

Systematic analysis of 0DTE multi-leg strategies across every entry time and market condition

Strategy Variations Tested

1,540 unique configurations across 7 strategy types with multiple strike widths and 22 entry times

7 Strategy Types

IC
Iron Condor
Sell OTM put spread + OTM call spread for neutral premium collection
BF
Butterfly
Buy ATM, sell 2x OTM for low-cost directional exposure
CS
Credit Spread
Sell OTM vertical spread for directional premium
DS
Debit Spread
Buy vertical spread for defined-risk directional bets

Testing Parameters

Strike Widths
5pt10pt15pt20pt25pt
Delta Targets
0.05δ0.10δ0.15δ0.20δ0.25δ0.30δ
GEX Visualization
Intraday GEX PlaybackVanna & Charm Charts
Entry Times

Every 15 minutes from 9:35 AM to 2:50 PM (22 entry windows)

Our Analysis Process

1,540
Configurations Tested
476
Trading Days
7
Strategy Types
22
Entry Windows

Backtesting Methodology

Realistic execution modeling with conservative assumptions

Black-Scholes Greeks

Industry-standard option pricing with calculated delta, gamma, theta, vega for strike selection

Bid/Ask Execution

Conservative fills: buy at ask, sell at bid. No unrealistic mid-price fills

Intraday Tracking

P&L snapshots every few minutes throughout each trade's lifecycle

GEX Visualization

Intraday gamma exposure playback with time-slider, plus Vanna and Charm Greeks charts

What You Can Discover

Optimal Entry Times

Find which 15-minute windows historically produce the best risk-adjusted returns for each strategy type

GEX Visualization

Watch intraday gamma exposure evolve with time-slider playback, plus Vanna and Charm second-order Greeks charts

Strategy Comparison

Compare iron condors vs butterflies vs spreads at each width and delta combination

Ready to Explore?

Dive into the full backtester with interactive heatmaps, filterable results, and intraday P&L charts.

Risk Disclosure: Historical backtesting results from sample data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Options trading involves substantial risk. Educational purposes only - not financial advice.