About WheelMetrics
WheelMetrics is a free educational resource dedicated to helping retail investors systematize The Wheel Strategy, the options trading approach that cycles between selling cash-secured puts and covered calls on stocks you actually want to own long-term.
I provide quantamental stock screening, specific options setups, and the kind of systematic guidance I wish I’d had when I started investing. Think of WheelMetrics as a blog + newsletter built by someone who actually runs this strategy with real money.
That would be me, Adrian Rosebrock. I have a PhD in computer science with a focus in AI, computer vision, and deep learning. I also manage a small friends-and-family investment fund called AltFnd Capital.
Before going deep into quantitative trading, I previously built and sold PyImageSearch, which became the largest AI education platform online. You can read the full story on the About page.
I have a PhD in computer science specializing in AI, computer vision, and deep learning. During grad school I built PyImageSearch, which grew into the largest computer vision and deep learning education platform online.
Along the way I authored 9 books, 2 courses, and 500+ tutorials, and a built a massive community of developers and researchers. I sold the company in 2021 and spent the next several years going deep into quantitative trading, investing, and portfolio management.
Today I manage a small friends-and-family investment fund called AltFnd Capital. I’ve been actively investing since my early 20s.
Honestly? Because my friends wouldn’t stop asking me for investment advice. I’d recommend a good financial advisor first, and then teach the Wheel Strategy to those who wanted to take a more active role in growing their wealth.
One friend suggested I build a site to help others the same way I’ve helped them. I thought it sounded fun. So here we are.
Retail investors and traders who already understand the basics of the Wheel Strategy but struggle with the hard part: knowing which stocks to run it on, when to close positions, and having the discipline to follow a system instead of their gut.
If you’ve been selling puts on meme stocks because the premium looked good and then panicked when you got assigned, you’re in the right place. Typical account sizes range from $10K to $500K+.
Simple — join the newsletter and share the site with a friend. WheelMetrics is still very early stages, so if you like the content, word of mouth is a huge help.
The Wheel Strategy
The Wheel Strategy is a systematic options trading approach that cycles between selling cash-secured puts (CSPs) and covered calls (CCs) on stocks you genuinely want to own. You collect premium income while potentially acquiring shares at a discount (I like to think of it as “Getting paid to wait until your limit order is filled”).
The Wheel Strategy is not passive income. It’s not a money printer. And it’s definitely not a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s active portfolio management with a premium collection overlay. Check out What is the Wheel Strategy? for the full breakdown.
Minimum $10,000, but I’d recommend $25,000+ to get meaningful diversification. At $10K–$20K you’re limited to 1–4 positions and one assignment can tie up half your capital — it works as a learning account, but don’t expect life-changing income.
The sweet spot for beginners is $25K–$50K, where you can run 4–6 positions and actually weather mistakes. At $50K+, you have real flexibility. I break this down in detail in What is the Wheel Strategy?
Anyone promising you specific guaranteed returns is lying. That said, realistic ranges based on approach:
- Conservative (12–18% annually)
- Moderate (18–25%)
- Aggressive (25–30%+).
The key variables are stock selection quality, position sizing discipline, and market conditions.
Poor stock selection, chasing premium, and emotional decision-making are what kill returns. I go deeper on this in What is the Wheel Strategy?
Why Should I Trust You?
Fair question. Here’s the thing — AltFnd Capital and WheelMetrics are two completely separate strategies. AltFnd is a small friends-and-family fund that runs a longer-term buy-and-hold thesis, typically 12+ months, to take advantage of long-term capital gains. I run the Wheel in my personal portfolio and for friends, not in the fund. Some stocks overlap, some don’t. They’re different strategies with different goals.
WheelMetrics is an educational resource I run because I enjoy it. There are plenty of retail investors in the $10K–$500K range who want more control and autonomy over their money. That’s who I intend to serve at WheelMetrics.
You don’t — not yet. And honestly, you should be skeptical. The investing and trading education space is full of people selling dreams they can’t deliver.
Here’s what I can tell you:
I show my work. Every stock recommendation comes with the reasoning behind it:
- How it was screened
- Why that strike was selected
- What the risk profile looks like
When market conditions don’t favor the Wheel? I’ll tell you to sit on your hands. The best trade is sometimes no trade at all.
I also don’t promise guaranteed returns, because that would be a lie. Read the free content, see if it resonates, and make up your own mind.
Content / Newsletter
Yes — currently everything on WheelMetrics is 100% free. The blog, the tutorials, the newsletter. I may introduce paid products down the road, but the core educational content will always be accessible.
I’m aiming for 1–2 new blog posts per week, with a weekly newsletter. WheelMetrics is still early stages, so the cadence may shift as the site grows, but that’s the target.
Currently the newsletter focuses on educational content: concepts, frameworks, and thinking tools to help you become a better wheel trader. I also cover some stock picks and market commentary. I’ll be layering in more of that as the educational foundation grows.
Head over to the newsletter signup page and drop in your email. It’s free, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
Support
I provide educational resources and general guidance through the blog and newsletter, but, for legal reasons, I cannot provide one-on-one personalized investment advice through WheelMetrics.
I can help you from an educational standpoint, including teaching concepts, frameworks, and how I think about the strategy, but that is where the support ends.
I do manage money privately for a small group through AltFnd Capital, but WheelMetrics is the educational venue — not a path to managed accounts.
Absolutely. I do my best to personally respond to every email. But keep in mind that WheelMetrics is a free resource and I’m very busy — please, one question per email, and kindly be patient with a reply. You can reach me through the contact form.
I’d prefer you didn’t. I believe in work/life balance, and social media isn’t the right venue for trading questions. If you have a question related to WheelMetrics, please be respectful and keep it in the appropriate place. Use the contact form to reach me directly.
I appreciate the interest, but no — I can’t do one-on-one calls. Between managing a fund, running this site, and, you know, living — I don’t have the bandwidth. Everything I’d tell you on a call is (or will be) in the blog and newsletter. If you have a specific question, use the contact form and I’ll do my best to help over email.
Maybe. I don’t really consult “for money” anymore (only if the project sounds fun and interesting). If you have something in mind, use the contact form and we can discuss over email.
Privacy
Yes — just use the contact form and let me know your old and new email address. I’ll update it in the system.
Click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email I send. No hard feelings.
Disclaimer
No. WheelMetrics is an educational and informational resource, not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial planner. Nothing on this site is personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
All content, including articles, newsletters, stock screening results, options setups, market commentary, are for educational purposes only. Options trading carries substantial risk, and you can lose some or all of your capital. You’re solely responsible for your own investment decisions, and you should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trades. For the full legal language, read the Terms and Conditions.
