Strategy Breakdown

Trade Smarter.
Not Harder.

Fortress scans the market so you don't have to. Every play is scored, ranked, and ready to execute.

The Strategy

Bull Put Credit Spreads

A defined-risk options strategy that collects premium and profits when the market stays steady or moves up.

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Sell an OTM Put

Sell a put option below the current stock price (out-of-the-money). You collect premium immediately for taking on the obligation.

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Buy a Lower Put for Protection

Buy a put at an even lower strike. This caps your maximum loss and defines your total risk — no surprises.

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Collect the Net Credit

The difference between what you sold and what you paid is yours to keep as long as the stock stays above your short strike at expiration.

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Profit if the Stock Stays Above the Short Strike

You don't need the stock to go up — you just need it not to fall too far. Bullish bias, but with a built-in buffer.

Max Profit
Net Credit
Collected upfront when you open the trade
Max Loss
Spread − Credit
Defined and capped — you always know your worst case
Example: SPY at $500
SPY Current Price $500
← 8% buffer zone →
Safety Cushion — stock must fall 8% to hit short strike
Short Put (Sell) ← Collect $0.38 $460
$5 wide spread
Long Put (Buy) ← Protection floor $455
Credit Collected
$38
per contract
Max Risk
$462
per contract
Return on Risk
8.2%
if held to expiry
The Scanner

How Fortress Scans

Three filters. Hundreds of possibilities narrowed down to only the plays where every number lines up.

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7–14 DTE

The sweet spot for theta decay — time works for you every single day. Options lose value faster in this window, padding your profit as each day passes.

Days to Expiration
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5–8% OTM Buffer

The short strike is placed well below the current price — built-in protection against normal market volatility. The stock has room to breathe before you're in trouble.

Downside Buffer
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$0.35–$0.80 Net Credit

Only shows plays where the math makes sense. Minimum credit ensures your return on risk is worth taking, and the cap keeps expectations realistic.

Premium Range
The Algorithm

The Scoring System

Every play gets a score from 1–10. Five factors, each weighted by how much they impact real-world outcomes.

1
Buffer %
How far OTM is the short strike
30%

The most important factor — a wider buffer means lower probability of max loss.

2
Return on Risk
Net credit ÷ max risk
25%

Higher return on risk means you need fewer wins to stay profitable long-term.

3
DTE
Closer to 10 days = better theta decay
20%

The optimal DTE window maximizes theta while minimizing gamma risk near expiry.

4
Liquidity
Volume + open interest
15%

Liquid options mean tighter spreads and easier fills — critical for getting your price.

5
Implied Volatility
Higher IV = more premium
10%

Elevated IV inflates option prices, giving you more credit to collect on the same trade structure.

Discipline

Risk Management

Finding great trades is only half the game. These three rules are what keep you in it for the long run.

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50% Profit Target

Close the trade when you've captured half the max profit. Don't get greedy — taking 50% faster frees capital for the next opportunity and drastically improves your win rate.

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2x Stop Loss

If the spread doubles in value against you, exit. Protect your capital. One bad loss that could have been cut at 2x is the same as multiple wins wiped out. The market will recover — make sure you're still in it.

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Size Appropriately

Never risk more than 2–5% of your account on a single trade. Position sizing is the most overlooked edge in options trading. Consistent, small risk keeps you in the game through losing streaks.

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Every scan delivers only the plays that meet every threshold — scored, ranked, and ready to execute on your phone.

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