Options Education

Trade Smarter with VIXShield Insights

Free iron condor strategies, VIX analysis, and SPX income trading education from Russell Clark — 20-year options veteran.

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AUTHORITY 🕐 9:01 AM CT 7 min read
EDR Explained: The Daily Range Indicator That Replaced Guesswork With Math
EDR (Expected Daily Range) predicts SPX's daily price range with 87% accuracy. Learn the formula, how to adjust for news days, and how to use it for iron condor strike selection.
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AUTHORITY 🕐 9:00 AM CT 8 min read
What Is ALVH? The Adaptive Layered VIX Hedge That Protects Iron Condors From Black Fridays
ALVH (Adaptive Layered VIX Hedge) limits iron condor losses to 12–15% during market crashes vs. 50%+ unhedged. Learn the sizing formula, deployment rules, and real ROI.
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Morning Outlook 🕐 7:18 AM CT 7 min read
VIX Explained: How Volatility Affects Your Options Trades
What is the VIX, how is it calculated, and how does it affect iron condor and options trading? Russell Clark explains with 20 years of live trading perspective.