Python Options Lab: Build and Backtest Iron Condors, Straddles & Advanced Spreads for Consistent Profits

by Hayden Van Der Post, Alice Schwartz (Editor), Reactive Publishing

Reactive PublishingDiscover the full potential of algorithmic options trading with Python Options Lab — your definitive hands-on guide to building, testing, and optimizing profitable options strategies using Python.

Whether you're an experienced quant, a retail trader hungry for an edge, or a financial analyst automating strategy workflows, this book is your launchpad to mastering the art and code behind Iron Condors, Straddles, Strangles, and complex multi-leg spreads.

Inside, you'll build a complete trading lab using Python—from scratch. You'll learn how

Code high-precision payoff structures for Iron Condors, Straddles, and credit spreads

Automate backtesting frameworks using real options data

Analyze win rates, max drawdowns, and volatility response

Integrate dynamic volatility modeling for smarter trade timing

Optimize trade sizing and portfolio integration with advanced Python tools

This isn’t just theory—it’s implementation. Every chapter includes code you can plug in, test, and deploy immediately.

Whether you're seeking consistent passive income, a quant edge, or to transform your manual options workflow into a fully automated engine, Python Options Lab gives you the weaponry.

548 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 15, 2025