Guides
Plain-language guides by Hamza Hamed on SPX, SPY, QQQ, ES and NQ futures, options, position sizing, risk management and technical analysis.
SPX
Compare SPX and SPY options, including settlement, exercise style, contract size, assignment risk, liquidity and which structure fits different trading needs.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SPY
Learn how SPY 0DTE options work, including gamma, theta, physical settlement, assignment risk, sizing, strike selection and same-day trading risks.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
SPY
Learn how to calculate SPY options position size using dollar risk, premium stop distance, contract count, slippage, 0DTE risk and daily loss limits.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
SPY
Compare SPY and QQQ for options trading, including index exposure, concentration, volatility, macro sensitivity, liquidity and when each market may fit a setup.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
SPY
Compare SPY and ES futures across S&P 500 exposure, trading hours, contract size, leverage, dividends, options, overnight risk and position sizing.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SPY
Learn how the SPY ETF and its options work, what makes SPY different from SPX and ES, and how to plan risk around intraday setups.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 11 min read
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