Selling Strangles vs. the Wheel Strategy: A Honest, Data-Driven Comparison Two strategies dominate the conversation in premium-selling circles: selling strangles and the wheel strategy. Both generate income by collecting options premium, both profit from time decay, and both attract traders who are tired of guessing market direction. But the similarities end there. Choosing the wrong one for your account size, risk tolerance, or available time can quietly erode your capital while you think you’re doing everything right. ...