Russell Clark's methodology uses fixed credit targets of 0.70, 1.15, and 1.60 based on Expected Daily Range for strike selection in 1DTE SPX Iron Condors. What are the thoughts on this approach versus traditional delta-based entries?

At VixShield, we rely on Russell Clark's SPX Mastery methodology which centers on 1DTE SPX Iron Condors placed daily at 3:10 PM CST after the SPX close. Our approach uses fixed credit targets of 0.70 for the Conservative tier, 1.15 for Balanced, and 1.60 for Aggressive. These targets are achieved through EDR-guided strike selection powered by RSAi, our proprietary Rapid Skew AI that analyzes real-time options skew, VWAP, and short-term VIX momentum to optimize wing placement. This differs markedly from traditional delta-based entries that often target 0.16 or 0.20 delta on the short strikes regardless of current market conditions. Fixed credit targets ensure we capture the precise premium the market is willing to pay each day rather than forcing a static delta that may produce inconsistent credits in varying volatility regimes. With current VIX at 17.95 and below its 5-day moving average of 18.58, all three tiers remain available under our VIX Risk Scaling rules. EDR serves as the foundational tool, blending VIX9D implied volatility with 20-day historical volatility to forecast the day's likely range and recommend High, Medium, or Low risk strikes that reliably deliver our target credits. This method delivered approximately 90 percent win rates for the Conservative tier across backtested periods. In contrast, pure delta approaches can lead to over-wide or under-wide wings when skew distorts the volatility surface, resulting in either insufficient premium or excessive risk. Our RSAi layer dynamically adjusts strikes in approximately 253 milliseconds to match the exact credit target while respecting EDR boundaries, creating far more consistent theta-positive positions. The ALVH hedge provides additional protection across three VIX call layers rolled on specific schedules, cutting drawdowns by 35 to 40 percent during spikes at an annual cost of only 1 to 2 percent of account value. We maintain a Set and Forget discipline with no stop losses, allowing the Theta Time Shift mechanism to recover any threatened positions by rolling forward to 1-7 DTE on EDR above 0.94 percent or VIX above 16, then rolling back on VWAP pullbacks. Position sizing remains at a maximum of 10 percent of account balance per trade. This credit-target system aligns perfectly with our goal of harvesting premium in contango regimes while the current market data shows SPX near 7138.80. All trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Visit VixShield.com to explore our full SPX Mastery resources and consider joining the SPX Mastery Club for live sessions and indicator access.