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A video on how to get started using ODDS Online 6.2

1.00 - 12/01/2011
After I place my order, how soon do I get access?
Immediately. An email confirmation is sent to you with links to login to your...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Are all trades in the list good to do, or just those highlighted in yellow?
As stated in the brochure, the only trades whose performance...
0.00 - 01/21/2011
Are the trades in ODDS Precision Strike selected from ODDS Sigint?
Although the methodologies are identical, there is one difference between...
0.00 - 01/06/2010
Are there any qualifications required?
There are no qualifications required to subscribe. If you want to subscribe...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Are trades shown in the 'Full Report' actual trade recommendations?
Trades on the full list do not constitute a recommendation, and therefore...
0.00 - 11/15/2010
Are trades shown in the 'Full Report' actual trade recommendations?
Trades on the full list do not constitute a recommendation, and therefore...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Are trades shown on the 'Full Report' actual trade recommendations?
Trades on the full list do not constitute a recommendation, and therefore...
0.00 - 11/15/2010
Are trades shown on the 'Full Report' actual trade recommendations?
Trades on the full list do not constitute a recommendation, and therefore...
0.00 - 11/15/2010
Aren't naked puts really risky?
No. Selling naked puts is not any more risky than covered calls. The problem...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Can a novice do this?
Unfortunately, that is a question that we can't answer with regard to...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Can I do a basic search using puts and calls only with ODDS Online?
Yes. Select the (All Option Trades) from the (Type of Trade) box, and...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
Can I do an Iron Condor with ODDS Online?
You cannot search for Iron Condors in one of the searches, but you can...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
Can I implement a trade that is already on the Open Positions page in ODDS Safe Options?
The list of open trades is only used to make changes to the existing...
0.00 - 05/07/2009
Can I save copies of reports and then import them into Microsoft Excel?
Yes, absolutely. It's very simple. Bring up the page you...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Can I start trading otions after reading the book Options For Beginners?
Yes. This is really up to you. Some people like to dive right in...
0.00 - 05/13/2009
Can I use the Time Machine on the special reports buttons and the search buttons?
No, you can only use the time machine in the main section of ODDS Online.
0.00 - 03/15/2010
Can my broker trade ODDS Profit Hedge trades for me automatically?
That's a touchy subject. One must balance convenience for the subscriber...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Can my broker trade Real Money Machine trades for me automatically?
That's a touchy subject. One must balance convenience for the subscriber...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Can my broker trade this for me automatically?
That's a touchy subject. One must balance convenience for the subscriber...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
Can ODDS Online 7.0 analyze other people's strategies? Specifically, does it analyze calendar spreads?
ODDS Online 7.0 can analyze any strategy that you can think of, including...
0.00 - 12/13/2011
Can ODDS Online 7.0 do a basic search for for just puts or calls?
Yes it can, & there are several video tutorials by Don that explains...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Can this be autotraded?
No. ODDS SureThing Income is an analysis tool to help you find great trades....
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Can you translate a expected profit of .50? What does that mean in dollars?
.50 translates to $50 for 1 option contract.
0.00 - 03/15/2010
Can you translate an expected profit of .50? What does that mean in dollars?
.50 translates to $50 for 1 option contract contract.
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Do all the trades in ODDS Precision Strike come from the ODDS Sigint lists?
Although the methodologies are identical, there is one difference between...
0.00 - 01/06/2010
Do I have to calculate historical volatility as taught in ODDS The Key To 95% Winners?
No, we teach this to help you understand the concept of volatility, as...
0.00 - 11/16/2011
Do I have to interpret a set of trading rules, or will I get recommendations that are specific?
Each recommendation comes with precise entry instructions. Simply go to the...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Do I have to set my own target date all the time?
No, the only time you need to set your own target date is when you select...
0.00 - 03/15/2010
Do I really need to learn how to calculate the historical volatility in Option Wizardry?
No, we teach this to help you understand the concept of volatility and how it...
3.00 - 11/16/2011
Do you allow autotrading in ODDS Profit Hedge?
Yes. But with ODDS Profit Hedge, there is a caveat. ODDS Profit...
0.00 - 02/02/2010
Do you ever use weekly options, and if so, what strategies would be best to take advantage of the rapid decay in price?
We do not analyze weeklies, nor do we analyze LEAPS -- surprisingly, for the...
0.00 - 05/09/2012
Do you look at earnings when analyzing your trades?
No. We do not have a method of trading that makes decisions based on...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
Do your suggestions take into consideration any upcoming earnings reports, etc?
Our analysis is purely quantitative. We do not take events...
0.00 - 01/21/2011
Does Don actually do all of the trades given in ODDS Correlation Trader?
Yes. I trade all recommendations. I provide a...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
Does Don actually do the trades in ODDS Correlation Trader for his own trading account?
Here's what I want you to realize. I eat my own cooking. I...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
Does Don do calendar spreads with ODDS Online 7.0?
ODDS Online can analyze any strategy that you can think of, including...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Does Don use other strategies besides the credit spreads taught in Option Wizardry?
Yes. Don is an expert at understanding the markets and volatility. He is...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Does ODDS Correlation Trader limit how many subscribers it allows, as that can impact the trades. Right?
I agree completely with your assessment that it is critical that hundreds of...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
Does ODDS Correlation Trader really make a $3 to $4,000 per month gain?
Yes it does. But there are two big conditional statements attached to...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
Does ODDS Market Indicators have the indicators for the Six Number System?
It does not. You would need to get the ODDS Data Service if you need the data...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Does ODDS Online analyze other people’s strategies? Specifically, does it analyze calendar spreads?
ODDS Online can analyze any strategy that you can think of, including...
0.00 - 08/10/2010
Does ODDS Online follow weeklys (yes, the CBOE has deemed that it be spelled that way)?
Yes, ODDS Online does follow weeklys for those stocks, ETFs and indexes upon...
0.00 - 08/10/2010
Does ODDS SureThing Income use the same system that other Don Fishback services utilize?
No. Every service we have utilizes a different investment theory: ODDS...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Does OOL 7.0 follow weeklys ? (Yes, the CBOE has deemed that it be spelled that way)
Yes, ODDS Online does follow weeklys for those stocks, ETFs and indexes upon...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Does this same theory taught in Option Wizardry work on commodity options as stock options?
Since we don't trade this on commodities or futures, we cannot answer...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Does VIX have to be at a certain level for ODDS Profit Hedge trades to appear, or is the individual stock volatility used exclusively?
First, let's define VIX for those that are unfamiliar with the term. VIX...
0.00 - 08/21/2009
Does VIX have to be at a certain level for Real Money Machine trades to appear, or is the individual stock volatility used exclusively?
First, let's define VIX for those that are unfamiliar with the term. VIX...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How can I learn more about selling puts?
You can read the bonus book that came with your subscription, which is...
0.00 - 12/29/2010
How can I save a copy of a trade recommendation?
It's simple!You can either print out the page & keep a paper copy in...
0.00 - 06/03/2010
How can I save a copy of a trade recommendation?
It's simple!You can either print out the page & keep a paper copy in...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How can I save a copy of the trade recommendation?
It's simple!You can either print out the page & keep a paper copy in...
4.00 - 06/03/2010
How did the 6# system do in 2008?
We got out of the leveraged index funds and into money market accounts the...
0.00 - 11/10/2009
How do I access this daily report? Do I get emails or what?
How To Access ODDS...
0.00 - 12/21/2010
How do I calculate margin requirements on put sales?
There is a formula for calculating margin. It can be found on most...
0.00 - 08/20/2009
How do I calculate margin requirements on put sales?
There is a formula for calculating margin. It can be found on most brokerage...
0.00 - 02/09/2011
How do I calculate profit/loss for deep in-the-money covered calls, like in the 'Covered Call Report' in OOL 7.0?
Following are the profit/loss calculations for Covered Calls: Max...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I calculate profit/loss for deep in-the-money covered calls, like in the Covered Call Report button?
Following are the profit/loss calculations for Covered Calls: Max...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do I calculate profit/loss on credit spreads that are in ODDS Option Mine High Accuracy?
Profit/Loss on Credit Spreads (such as Option Mine High Accuracy): Max...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How Do I Calculate the Profit/Loss Of Credit Spreads?
Profit/Loss on Credit Spreads : Max Profit = Net credit Max...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How Do I Calculate the Profit/Loss Of Credit Spreads?
Profit/Loss on Credit Spreads : Max Profit = Net credit Max Risk...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How Do I Calculate the Profit/Loss Of Credit Spreads?
Profit/Loss on Credit Spreads : Max Profit = Net credit Max Risk...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How Do I Calculate the Profit/Loss Of Credit Spreads?
Profit/Loss on Credit Spreads : Max Profit = Net credit Max Risk...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I cancel my subscription to ODDS SureThing Income?
Instructions on...
0.00 - 04/13/2011
How do I determine a target price in Trademaster?
The target price is usually the breakeven price, strike price, or profit...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I download the data in ODDS Data Service to use?
You can use Metastock, or something like Excel. We distribute our data...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I exit on credit spreads taught in Option Wizardry?
The goal of a credit spread is for all of the options to expire...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I find four-way credit spreads in ODDS Online 7.0?
If you look in that report search but only see put credit spreads and nothing...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I find four-way credit spreads in ODDS Online?
If you look in that report search but only see put credit spreads and nothing...
0.00 - 07/15/2009
How do I find OEX trades in ODDS Online, like is mentioned in the brochure?
The OEX is the S&P 100 Stock Index, and therefore can only be analyzed in...
0.00 - 07/23/2009
How do I find the best broker?
We do not recommend brokers, but want you to use whomever you prefer. ...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do I find the probability of trades other than credit spreads while using TradeMaster?
Simply find the breakeven price of your trade and then enter that value...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I get the new trade recommendations for ODDS Profit Hedge?
We have a secure, private web site that is updated every evening. All you...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I get the new trade recommendations for Real Money Machine?
We have a secure, private web site that is updated each morning by no later...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How do I get your new trade recommendations?
We have a secure, private web site that is updated every evening. All you...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
How do I implement a recommendation in ODDS Safe Options Alert (video)?

0.00 - 05/07/2009
How do I interpret the Asset Allocation number given in TradeMaster?
The asset allocation number is given as a percentage. This feature was...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I interpret the expected profit loss number of any trade?
The expected profit/loss is the average amount you would expect to make if...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do I know what to do with my trades in ODDS Profit Hedge, after I put them on?
For those folks who have already traded options, you know it's...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
How do I know what to do with my trades in Real Money Machine, after I put them on?
For those folks who have already traded options, you know it's...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How do I know when to exit a credit spread trade in ODDS Online?
The objective with a credit spread is to hold the option to expiration. There...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do I know when to exit a credit spread trade?
The objective with a credit spread is to hold the option to expiration. There...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I know when to exit a credit spread?
The objective with a credit spread is to hold the option to expiration. There...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do I know when to exit the trade in ODDS Option Mine High Accuracy?
The objective with a credit spread is to hold the option to expiration. There...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do I know when to get out of or exit a trade I found in OOL 7.0?
Some have asked about the quote from Dr. Dan A. (who mentioned Mr. Fishback...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I make money on the trades in ODDS Safe Options Alert?
Our method for trading covered calls in ODDS Safe Options Alert is different...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do I make money selling a deep in-the-money covered call?
Our method for trading covered calls is different than most who use this...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do I receive the ODDS SureThing Income Daily Report?
Getting each ODDS SureThing Income Daily Report could not be easier. All you...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
How do I save a copy of the trade recommendation given on that day?
It's simple!You can either print out the page & keep a paper copy in...
0.00 - 06/03/2010
How do I select the best trade in the Report buttons in OOL 7.0?
We suggest you view the videos made specifically for these blue report...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How do I use the ratio graph in ODDS Online?
The ratio graph is used to look at 2-different volatilities against each...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do you calculate margin on Covered Calls in ODDS Safe Options Alert?
Margin is equal to the following: Margin = Stock Price - 1/2 Strike...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do you calculate the breakeven price for a covered call trade in ODDS Safe Options?
Your breakeven is the net debit price you paid to enter the trade.The formula...
0.00 - 05/08/2009
How do you calculate the investment amount in a margin account for ODDS Safe Options Alert trades?
Because brokers control their own margin requirements after meeting the...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do you come up with the Annualized ROI on SigInt?
Using the following all green from 4-22-10 as an example: MSTR, $10...
0.00 - 04/26/2010
How do you figure the allocation advice for your Model Portfolio in ODDS Safe Options?
With this portfolio, we assume that customers are using margin. When...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How do you know if the site and the info on 3EZ Factors is current?
The 3EZ Factors site is updated weekly, and the most current date is posted...
0.00 - 10/27/2011
How do you know when to exit a credit spread trade, like found in OOL 7.0?
The objective with a credit spread is to hold the option to expiration. There...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
How does ODDS Correlation Trader pick trades and how often?
The way the system works, we have a set of long-term and short-term...
0.00 - 04/05/2010
How does ODDS Online help me get out or exit a trade?
Some have asked about the quote from Dr. Dan A. (who mentioned Mr....
0.00 - 01/14/2010
How does Real Money Machine work?
Don Fishback's REAL MONEY MACHINE is a daily recommendation service....
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How is the average annualized profit per trade calculated?
Take the Return On Margin percentage and multiply that by the number of days...
0.00 - 02/24/2011
How is the average annualized profit per trade calculated?
Take the Return On Margin percentage and multiply that by the number of days...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How is the monthly newsletter Options For Investors delivered?
It is delivered via email on the publishing date announced in the prior...
0.00 - 05/12/2009
How long does it take for me to get my bonuses?
You receive them immediately after placing your order. The two book bonuses...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
How many trades are given in each months issue of Options For Investors?
There are usually two trade recommendations each month. One is a High...
0.00 - 05/12/2009
How many trades can I expect to receive in ODDS Profit Hedge?
We simply don't know how many trades we're going to have...
0.00 - 02/02/2010
How many trades can I expect to receive in Real Money Machine?
We simply don't know how many trades we're going to have...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
How much money do I need to trade options?
This varies depending upon what type of strategy you use, and the frequency...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
How much money do you need to do this to get the results in the brochure?
The results in the brochure are based on a starting amount of $10,000. The...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
How often does a trade occur in ODDS Correlation Trader & how long do they last?
As noted, when we do trade, which is what we're normally doing, we trade...
0.00 - 04/05/2010
I am having trouble viewing the dvds. Can you tell me what to do that will help?
The following should fix the problem: Go to "My Computer" on...
0.00 - 08/10/2010
I am holding an open position, and I no longer see it in the open position report. Where did it go?
This is an actual question we received from a few customers during the...
0.00 - 06/03/2010
I am holding an open position, and I no longer see it in the open position report. Where did it go?
This is an actual question we received from a few customers during the...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
I am trying to do the calculations taught in ODDS Key To 95% Winners in a spreadsheet but have no idea what to do. Can you help?
You can call to get some limited help from our tech support line at...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I am trying to use a spreadsheet for the calculations taught in Option Wizardry, but have no idea what to do. Can you help?
You can call to get some limited help from our tech support line at...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I am using a new 64-bit operating system and the dropdown menus don't work. When I click on the menu, nothing happens.
We've only come across this issue one time, but we thought we'd...
0.00 - 12/30/2011
I am using TradeMaster according to the instructions but I can't seem to get filled on a trade, what am I doing wrong?
The market isn't always willing to give a high probability trade. When...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I can't seem to find a good trade a credit spread like in Option Wizardry, so what should I do?
The simple answer is to wait. Sometimes the market will not give up a good...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I don't know how to do the formulas taught in ODDS Key. Can you help with how to do these?
Yes, we can. However we also want you to know that these formulas are...
0.00 - 12/27/2011
I don't see any ticker symbols in ODDS Online anymore. Why?
We are removing coverage of the ticker symbols in ODDS Online. In ODDS...
0.00 - 03/02/2010
I entered a trade today in ODDS Safe Options at the recommended price and it does not show up on the exit instruction page. What's wrong?
This is normal. There is always a one day delay before trades show up on the...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
I get an error message when I try to access the buttons at the bottom in ODDS Online. What do I do?
Close all instances of your browser, then open back and log in again. ...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
I get different probability and expected profit results on the same trade? Why does probability change?
You may have selected a different volatility expectation, or a different...
0.00 - 03/15/2010
I have an error message when I try to access the report buttons at the top in OOL 7.0. What do I do?
Close all instances of your browser, then open back and log in again. ...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
I have Mac OSX Version 10.5 or below, and the charts are not displaying. Why?
Apple has decided to release Java version 1.6 for only OSX versions...
0.00 - 03/13/2012
I have noticed that credit call spreads section practically never displays good trades (green). And today every entry is duplicated twice! Is it a technical glitch?
Historically, favorable Bear Call Credit Spreads have not emerged nearly as...
0.00 - 08/09/2010
I have Options Trading As A Business, so where do I find the strategy that yielded 78 consecutive wins totaling a 98% win ratio?
The strategy was selling credit spreads on the OEX that were 90% out of the...
0.00 - 12/29/2009
I just purchased OOL V7, and when I go to the link under current subscriptions to access, it says I do not currently have this product. What is wrong?
Whenever this occurs, it is because you must have already been logged into...
0.00 - 02/23/2012
I only want to do SAFE option trades, so what strategy should I use in OOL 7.0?
Safe option trades would be strategies such as high probability strategies,...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
I only want to do SAFE trades, so what strategy should I use?
Safe option trades would be strategies such as high probability strategies,...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
I saw an ad in IBD and was curious which strategy yielded the 78 consecutive wins with a 98% win ratio?
The strategy was selling credit spreads on the OEX that were 90% out of the...
0.00 - 12/29/2009
I understand the concepts in Option Wizardry, but how do I get started?
This is easy. You start by selecting how often you want to win. If you...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I understand the concepts taught in ODDS Key To 95% Winners, but where do I get started?
This is easy, you start by selecting how often you want to win. If you want...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
I used high probability search in ODDS Online, but selected high profit for strategy. Is this correct?
When you are using the java applet, & start at the ODDS SEARCH TOOLS and...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
I'm having some technical difficulty with OOL 7.0. I cannot see part of the software under the report search buttons. What should I do?
You need to be sure that you have the latest version of Java installed. ...
0.00 - 12/27/2011
If I cannot get filled on the trade as given in Options For Investors, how long should I try?
Trades are given out on a Friday morning before the market opens, via the...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
If I have a covered call trade on & the company is bought, what happens to the option I sold?
The volatility goes to zero with a cash acquisition, not the option. ...
0.00 - 05/21/2010
If I subscribe to ODDS Correlation Trader, can I start with a $10,000 to $15,000 account?
Absolutely!
0.00 - 11/19/2009
If I use my IRA to trade, what is the min. acct size I would need and what special rules would apply?
We have not tested the system to see what the minimum amount would be to...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
If the Credit Spread finder gives the breakeven credit for the trade how do I know what I need to make a profit?
You need to factor in your commissions and some profit above this breakeven...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
If the option that I sold in my Covered Call is near or at-the-money, do I need to do anything at expiration?
If the stock is just a little out of-the-money, you have a choice. ...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
If the price of the stock stays above the breakeven number, do I make money at expiration time?

0.00 - 12/23/2010
If the stock is below the strike sold, but above the breakeven, do I need to do anything at expiration?
Yes. You need to buy back the short put before the option expires.
0.00 - 12/23/2010
If the stock price is above the strike that is sold, do I need to do anything at expiration?
Because it's a put that is sold, you are OUT of the money, not in the...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
If you are ever having technical difficulties not mentioned in any other article here, be sure to email us with all details as described below...
Be sure to email the following information when sending an email about...
0.00 - 12/27/2011
In credit spreads taught in Option Wizardry, do you have a stop loss?
No. We know the max risk in the trade and we are willing to trust the...
0.00 - 08/24/2010
In ODD Online 7.0, can one save copies of reports and then import them into Microsoft Excel?
Yes, absolutely. It's very simple. Bring up the page you...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
In ODDS Correlation Trader, what percentage of trades given are winners?
Our win rate is about 53%, which does not seem that exciting. The key...
0.00 - 04/05/2010
In ODDS Correlation Trader, when there is a recommendation, how much of my capital allocated to this service do I use for the ETF?
For the ETF recommendation, we do not provide allocation instructions. ...
0.00 - 03/10/2010
In ODDS Data Service, why is some of the data listed in daily format and some in weekly and some in both daily and weekly?
The data is provided exactly the way Don uses it for his systems.
0.00 - 05/14/2009
In ODDS Online 7.0, can I save copies of reports and then import them into Microsoft Excel?
Yes, absolutely. It's very simple. Bring up the page you...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
In ODDS Online 7.0, can I use the Time Machine on the 'Report' buttons and the 'Legacy' buttons?
No, you can only use the time machine in the main section of ODDS Online
0.00 - 12/06/2011
In ODDS Online, how can I know what volatility is right now?
In ODDS Online, you can tell where volatility is (high or low) by accessing...
0.00 - 05/21/2009
In ODDS Online, what are the Green Search buttons for, if Don's methodology is all programmed into the Blue Report buttons?
The green buttons in ODDS Online, are for each individual option trader to...
0.00 - 06/04/2009
In ODDS Online, what time frame to expiration do I use?
That depends upon which strategy you want to do. To successfully trade...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Online, why do I not come up with the same trade in the Covered Call Search as I do in the Covered Call Report buttons?
That's easy to answer.The Covered Call Search button (GREEN), is a...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Online, why is there no "sell call" strategy to select?
In ODDS Online, there is no "sell call" strategy because the risk...
0.00 - 07/15/2009
In ODDS Profit Hedge, can I start with a $10,000 acount?
We monitor the trading capital in a variety of different sized...
0.00 - 09/30/2009
In ODDS Profit Hedge, can you explain how many contracts to do based upon the allocation advice?
You have an options account. You may or may not have open...
0.00 - 10/07/2009
In ODDS Profit Hedge, how do I get exit instructions?
For those folks who have already traded options, you know it's...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
In ODDS Profit Hedge, I noticed the bid on an option went up much more than the price of the stock. Why?
In certain circumstances, the price of the option is independent of the price...
0.00 - 10/07/2009
In ODDS Profit Hedge, if I use my IRA to trade, what is the min. acct size I would need and what special rules would apply?
We have not tested the system to see what the minimum amount would be to...
0.00 - 09/30/2009
In ODDS Profit Hedge, is it safe to say your strategy is "long only" strategy?
No, it is not a long only strategy. It is a short volatility strategy....
0.00 - 12/10/2010
In ODDS Profit Hedge, is selling a put a trade that requires margin?
You can use margin to make this trade. And in fact, remember that ODDS...
0.00 - 08/24/2010
In ODDS Profit Hedge, it gives a trade to sell a put and gives a price and a credit. Which do I use?
If the instructions are to sell a specific put, and it gives the...
0.00 - 05/19/2010
In ODDS Profit Hedge, it says to exit your option on expiration Friday if it is in-the-money. How do you know if it is in-the-money?
In-The-Money: A term describing any option that has intrinsic...
0.00 - 05/26/2010
In ODDS Safe Options Alert, does a stock lose money when the stock price falls in a covered call (Video)?

0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Safe Options Alert, how do I exit a covered call if the stop price is reached?
In trading jargon, it is called an "unwind". We simply do the...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Safe Options Alert, there is a stock listed with all NO's in each filter column. Why is it there if all indicators say NO?
First, we filter for trades based upon Statistical and Implied Volatility...
0.00 - 05/27/2009
In ODDS Safe Options, if the option is in-the-money on expiration Friday, do I need to do anything?
As long as it is one cent in-the-money, you need not do anything. The stock...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Safe Options, if the option sold is out-of-the-money, do I need to do anything on expiration day?
If the stock is well out-of-the-money, you still have a choice. You can wait...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Safe Options, is it okay to get into trades that are already on the Open Positions Report (Video)?

0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Safe Options, what happens if the stock does not stay above the strike price of the call that was sold?
If the stock falls below the strike price at expiration, we start to fall...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS Sigint, what are the specific parameters for each color indicator for the bull put spreads and bear call spreads.
The question posed relative to specific parameter settings are a little...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In ODDS SigInt, what are the 4-signal columns and how are they derived?
Probability: This is the Black-Scholes probability using a specific...
0.00 - 09/03/2010
In ODDS The Key to 95% Winners, how do I calculate the formula in the bonus report "How To Spot 90% Winners...?"
Special Supplement to:How To Spot 90% Winners Instantly With Nothing More...
0.00 - 11/10/2009
In Option Wizardry, how can I make money when my credit is $0.50, and my commisions for the trade are $50?
You can't make money on this unless you can do multiple contracts. Your...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
In Option Wizardry, how do I calculate the formula in the bonus report titled "How To Spot 90% Winners....?"
Special Supplement to:How To Spot 90% Winners Instantly With Nothing More...
0.00 - 11/10/2009
In Option Wizardry, you talk about why you do not do calendar spreads. Can you give more details as to why?
There are a couple of important things to know about calendar spreads before...
0.00 - 09/16/2010
In Options For Investors, how much money do I need to trade every recommendation?
This is a very hard question to answer, as we have different strategies...
0.00 - 05/12/2009
In Options For Investors, why did my trade cost more than Don said it would?
Most likely, this can only occur if you didn't follow the instructions...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
In Options Trading As A Business, Don said he would share the Metastock formulas with us. Where can I get those?
MetaStock High Profit Formulas 6-day historical...
0.00 - 12/02/2009
In Options Trading As A Business, Don states you can use ODDS Online for exits on straddles. How is that done?
Don explains this in the following pdf. Click here to download it or...
0.00 - 12/16/2009
In Options Trading As A Business, Don states you can use ODDS Online for exits on straddles. How is that done?
Don explains this in the following pdf. Click here to download it or...
0.00 - 02/02/2010
In Options Trading As A Business, how do I work the formula in the bonus report titled 'How To Spot 90% Winners...?"
Special Supplement to:How To Spot 90% Winners Instantly With Nothing More...
0.00 - 11/10/2009
In Real Money Machine, can you explain how to know how many contracts to do based upon the allocation advice?
You have an options account. You may or may not have open...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
In Real Money Machine, how do I calculate margin requirements on put sales recommendations?
There is a formula for calculating margin. It can be found on most...
0.00 - 08/24/2010
In Real Money Machine, how do I get the exit instructions for my trades?
For those folks who have already traded options, you know it's...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
In Real Money Machine, I noticed the bid on an option went up much more than the price of the stock. Why?
In certain circumstances, the price of the option is independent of the price...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
In Real Money Machine, is selling a put a trade that requires margin?
You can use margin to make this trade. And in fact, remember that ODDS...
0.00 - 08/24/2010
In Real Money Machine, it gives a trade to sell a put and gives a price and a credit. Which do I use?
If the instructions are to sell a specific put, and it gives the...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
In Real Money Machine, it says to exit your option on expiration Friday if it is in-the-money. How do you know if it is in-the-money?
In-The-Money: A term describing any option that has intrinsic...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
In the bonus report How To Spot 90% Winners, what is the value of 'e' in the formula?
e is a fundamental constant of nature. The natural constant e is...
0.00 - 09/09/2010
In the High Probability Positive Return Report in ODDS Online, there are very few stocks listed. Why?
There is a fundamental reason, which is the lack of the volatility. ...
0.00 - 05/28/2009
In the report today there are only a few trades, not the normal 5-10. What happened?
ODDS SureThing Income performs several levels of analysis based on two...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
In using IE 8.0, I am having a problem viewing the java part of the software. What is wrong?
If you are using Internet Explorer 8.0 and are not seeing the java area of...
0.00 - 02/27/2012
In using Metastock with Don's Explorer for Weeklys, what are the steps to use to be sure I see the right list of trades?
Follow these steps: Open ExplorerHighlight the explorationHit...
0.00 - 06/25/2012
Is it safe to say your strategy is "long only" strategy?
No, it is not a long only strategy. It is a short volatility strategy....
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Is ODDS Correlation Trader at a 250% gain so far this year (2009)?
The cumulative profits of the trades are equal to 250%. That is, if you...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
Is ODDS Correlation Trader better than ODDS Safe Options Alert?
No product is superior to the other. They are all different. Some...
0.00 - 10/07/2009
Is ODDS Safe Options Alert a superior service to ODDS Correlation Trader?
No product is superior to the other. They are all different. Some...
0.00 - 10/07/2009
Is selling a put to open a trade that requires margin?
You can use margin to make this trade. And in fact, remember that Real...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Is the strategy selling naked puts?
Yes. One of the anomalies that ODDS SureThing Income exploits is the...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Is there a big difference between ODDS Trademaster & ODDS Online?
There is a big difference between ODDS Trademaster & ODDS Online, as...
0.00 - 04/16/2010
Is there a big difference between ODDS Trademaster & ODDS Online?
There is a big difference between ODDS Trademaster & ODDS Online, as...
0.00 - 04/16/2010
Is there a good time of the month to initiate a trade?
It depends upon what type of strategy you are using. Short term...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
Is there a good time of the month to initiate an option trade?
It depends upon what type of strategy you are using. Short term...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Is there a historical track record for ODDS Profit Hedge?
Yes. The service is new, so there is no real-time record yet, but it is being...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Is there a historical track record for the test period of ODDS Profit Hedge?
Yes, there is an historical track record that uses actual data on the...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
Is there a historical track record for the test period of Real Money Machine?
Yes, there is an historical track record that uses actual data on the...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Is there a introduction to ODDS Online 7.0 video tutorial to help explain the features?
Yes. All the video tutorials for ODDS Online 7.0 were created by Don...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Is there a minimum account size?
We don't have a minimum account size recommendation. As stated above,...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Is there a track record of closed trades for the credit spread version of Real Money Machine?
Yes, there is. You can access it at the following link: ...
0.00 - 06/19/2012
Is there a track record showing all trades since the service has gone live?
Yes, absolutely, & it updates after each trade closes. You can see...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
Is there a track record?
We have two track records: one is a combined trade-by-trade track record...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Is there an instruction manual for ODDS Safe Options Alert?
There are several help features for this service that are posted on the...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
Is there something wrong with the Report feature and Search Features? I have not seen any data for a weeks yet when I sue the the Search green tabs it is locating trades with high ODDS?
You will only see data if the search criterion is met. The search features...
0.00 - 03/15/2010
It has been a few days since a new trade recommendation. Can you tell me why?
ODDS Profit Hedge has a tendency where, after a huge spike in market...
0.00 - 10/19/2010
I’m trying to get a specific option trade. I search for trades and I do not see any results. I only see the list of stocks, or I see a list showing different types of option trading strategies, like straddle, strangle, credit spread etc. What am I doing wrong. I don’t see any trades.
You may be entering information out of sequence. You will not get a specific...
0.00 - 03/15/2010
Looking at both versions of OSTI, why is the yellow highlighted trade not always the same stock in both versions on the same day?
As ODDS SureThing Income (either version) is in order by the best...
0.00 - 05/14/2012
My head hurts from all of the math in Option Wizardry, so is there an easier way?
There are a few things you can do... The easiest thing to do is sign up for...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
My online broker will not let me place a trade for a net credit, like is taught in Option Wizadry. What should I do?
Call your order in. Never try to leg into these trades. If you try to enter...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
ODDS SureThing Income is listed in your tools section. Is it not an advisory service?
No. ODDS SureThing Income provides potential trades for you to take. It is a...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
On your website home page there is a volatility thermometer. What is that used for?
The Volatility Thermometer, on our home page at www.donfishback.com, is used...
0.00 - 05/21/2009
Option expiration was last Friday, but some of that months open trades are still on the open list. Why?
Options technically expire on Saturday, so they won'tdisappear on the...
0.00 - 08/23/2010
Recent weeks have had very short lists of possible trades, and no recommendations in ODDS Safe Options Alert. Is there a fundamental reason for this?
There is a fundamental reason. Lack of the right volatility levels is...
0.00 - 06/01/2009
Should I put stop losses on my positions found by using OOL 7.0?
A- It depends. There is nothing wrong with doing that, if you choose...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Should I put stop losses on my positions?
It depends. There is nothing wrong with doing that, if you choose...
0.00 - 05/22/2009
Some days I see the same stock listed in yellow with different strikes. Is this correct as is?
Realize that the markets change daily, and this list does as well, based on...
0.00 - 05/04/2011
Special Instructions For MAC Users
ODDS Online requires Java to run. Java uses a plug-in to work with...
0.00 - 12/16/2011
The brochure says that I will be provided with "word-for-word instructions that I can read to my broker". Where are those instructions?
In each ODDS SureThing Income Daily Report, we provide instructions on how to...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
The live track record for ODDS Safe Options Alert only goes back to 2008. Is there a trade-by-trade track record from 2000 to 2008?
"You are correct to observe that our trade-by-trade track record only...
0.00 - 04/13/2010
The videos in the Help button do not play well. What should I do?
Go to www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer and make sure the movie player for the...
0.00 - 12/27/2011
Tomorrow is option expiration day and all of my trades from ODDS Safe Options Alelrt are winners. Should I do nothing?
On the open positions page for all trades still open in ODDS Safe Options...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Using ODDS Online, should I put stop losses on my positions?
A- It depends. There is nothing wrong with doing that, if you choose...
0.00 - 05/22/2009
Using the blue buttons in ODDS Online, I have not been able to find a trade I like. Why?
The blue buttons in ODDS Online encompass all filters used by Don Fishback...
0.00 - 05/21/2009
Using the blue Report button at the top of OOL 7.0 , I have not been able to find a trade I like. Why?
First, all of the blue Report buttons have an instructional video in the...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Using the High Profit Report & High Probability Report buttons in ODDS Online, how do I select the best trade?
All of the trades listed meet Don's criteria for high or low volatility,...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
What are ODDS Market Indicators used for?
ODDS Market Indicators shows all of the indicators used in Don's...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
What are the calculations for ODDS Market Indicators?
The calculations are proprietary and are only taught to those who attend a...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
What are the details of the refund guarantee for ODDS Correlation Trader?
Q-I understand the guarantee is that if I lose money the first year then I am...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
What are the Legacy Searches button used for in OOL 7.0?
These search fields are for each individual option trader to select...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
What can happen if you do not close out a put position you bought previously, as mentioned on pg 80 & 81?
Chapter 10, PRINCIPAL RISKS OF OPTIONS POSITIONS RISKS OF OPTION HOLDERS 4....
0.00 - 04/05/2010
What can happen if you do not close out a put position you bought previously?
Chapter 10, PRINCIPAL RISKS OF OPTIONS POSITIONS RISKS OF OPTION HOLDERS 4....
0.00 - 04/05/2010
What can happen if you do not close out a put position you bought previously?
Chapter 10, PRINCIPAL RISKS OF OPTIONS POSITIONS RISKS OF OPTION HOLDERS 4....
0.00 - 12/06/2011
What day did the most recent 3 EZ Factors signal turn bullish? The sentiment looks like it turned bullish sometime in Sept. 2011.
You can get that date by logging in and going to the 3EZ Factors Central Hub...
0.00 - 10/27/2011
What days to expiration are used in ODDS Online, calendar days or trading days?
The answer is both. In the Java applet section of this trading tool,...
0.00 - 12/29/2010
What days to expiration are used in ODDS Online, calendar days or trading days?
The answer is both. In the Java applet section of this trading tool, you...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
What doe the Expected P/L mean in the java applet in OOL 7.0?
Estimated Profit/Loss is a balance between risk, reward, and probability. The...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
What does 'Return On Margin' mean in this report?
Return on margin is exactly what it states. You get a return when you invest,...
0.00 - 12/21/2010
What does the probability of Profit mean for ODDS Safe Options Alert trades (video)?

0.00 - 05/04/2009
What funds do you go into when the system says be out of the agressive funds?
We trade through Fidelity Brokerage, so we use:(FDLXX)...
0.00 - 08/11/2011
What happens if I am assigned on a short option position?
If you are assigned on a short put option, you will receive 100 shares of...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What happens to an option when there is an acquisition?
The volatility goes to zero with a cash acquisition, not the option. ...
0.00 - 05/21/2010
What happens to my options when a stock splits?
There is no one answer to this question. Every split can be treated...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What is an iron condor option trade?
The iron condor or 4-way is nothing more than two credit spreads implemented...
0.00 - 03/05/2013
What is Expected P/L in the java applet of ODDS Online, and how do I interpret this number?
Estimated Profit/Loss is a balance between risk, reward, and probability. The...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What is ODDS Data Service exactly?
The ODDS Data Service is made up of data that is used in Don's...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
What is ODDS Safe Options Alert (Video)?

0.00 - 05/07/2009
What is the 'order' method used in the Search Reports in OOLV7?
The reports for Credit Spreads, Covered Calls, and Short Puts are sorted by...
0.00 - 06/18/2012
What is the average hold time for trades in ODDS Correlation Trader?
Good question … “average” hold time. When you look...
0.00 - 11/19/2009
What is the Excel function for Formula #5 that converts a percentage to a standard deviation?
The Excel function is normsinv. To enter in Excel, type: =normsinv(p)...
0.00 - 02/18/2010
What is the Excel function for Formula #5 that converts a percentage to a standard deviation?
The Excel function is normsinv. To enter in Excel, type: =normsinv(p)...
0.00 - 02/18/2010
What is the min. account size I can be successful with doing this service?
There is no recommended beginning account size. The results in the brochure...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
What is the percent to breakeven or breakeven percent?
Every trade has a breakeven price. For instance, if you buy a stock,...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
What is the sort order of the High Probability Report in ODDS Online?
The report is sorted by Implied Volatility Percentile, per each stock.
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What kind of activity can I expect in ODDS Profit Hedge?
One of the most important things you can do as a trader is to trade only when...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
What kind of activity can I expect in Real Money Machine?
One of the most important things you can do as a trader is to trade only when...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
What kind of option strategy does ODDS SureThing Income use?
One of the anomalies that ODDS SureThing Income exploits is the...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
What probability should I look for in a trade using ODDS Online, if I want to follow Don's type of trading only?
First, use only the Blue Report buttons, then decide what risk tolerance you...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What probability should I look for in a trade using OOL 7.0, if I want to follow Don's type of trading only?
First, use only the Blue Report buttons at the top of OOL 7.0, then decide...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
What size of a trading account should I have to begin?
You can start with any amount. The results in the brochure are based on a...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
What size of an account do I need to trade high probability credit spreads that are taught in Options Wizardry?
You should have a minimum of $8,000 - $10,000 to trade this strategy, if you...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
What strategy does Chuck Hughes use that can be done with ODDS Online 7.0?
He does three different kinds of strategies:1. Covered Calls2. ...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
What strategy does Chuck Hughes use that can be done with ODDS Online?
He does three different kinds of strategies:1. Covered Calls2. ...
0.00 - 05/12/2010
What time of day does the report get updated for ODDS Safe Options Alert?
The report is usually updated between 6:30pm - 7:30pm (ET) on...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What time of day is best to place orders for ODDS Safe Options trades?
We do not have a specific time of day for placing orders. We like to place...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
What type of guarantee does ODDS Profit Hedge have?
It has a No Risk, Money Back Triple-Guarantee. #1: ...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
What type of guarantee does Real Money Machine have?
It has a No Risk, Money Back Double-Guarantee:Guarantee...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
What type of strategies do you recommend in Real Money Machine?
The recommendations are put sales and call credit spreads. For anyone who...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
When a stock disappears from the list from the prior days list, what does that mean?
That's easy to answer. It means that the stock is no longer in the...
0.00 - 05/14/2012
When do I exit the trades in OSTI? What is the suggested target and exit strategy to use?
ODDS SureThing Income is a deeply discounted, cost-effective trade idea...
0.00 - 05/14/2012
When I do a High Probability Search in ODDS Online on stock indexes, the result says 0.0 Found. Am I doing something wrong?
The answer is simply NO. The software has filters that search for only...
0.00 - 08/25/2009
When is the data updated for ODDS Data Service?
The data is updated weekly on Monday's except when Monday is a market...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
When is the data updated for ODDS Market Indicators?
The data is updated weekly on Monday's except when Monday is a market...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
When selling a put, what does "using margin" to do so mean?
Please read the CBOE Margin Manual at...
0.00 - 01/21/2011
When selling a put, what does "using margin" to do so mean?
Please read the CBOE Margin Manual at...
0.00 - 01/21/2011
When selling a put, what does it mean when it refers to "using margin" to do so?
Please read the CBOE Margin Manual at...
0.00 - 01/21/2011
Where are the emails of the trades I'm supposed to get?
OOPS, you didn't read the entire brochure! The list of potential plays...
0.00 - 12/23/2010
Where can I find out if a stock is in a merger or acquisition?
Here's a great source for mergers and acquisitions:...
0.00 - 01/19/2011
Where can I find out if a stock is in a merger or acquisition?
Here's a great source for mergers and acquisitions:...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
Where can I get quotes to use for my calculations for Option Wizardry?
There are numerous website where quotes are available for free. If you...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Where can I get stock and option pricing and volatility data?
We get our data from our own ODDS Online software (www.oddsonline.com). This...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
Where do I get option quotes needed for ODDS The Key To 95% Winners trades?
You can get quotes from numerous websites. Our favorites are; www.cboe.com ,...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Where do I get the data needed to put into TradeMaster?
There are numerous places to get the data needed. On our website in the...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Why are no ticker symbols given in the trade recommendations for ODDS Safe Options Alert?
We are removing coverage of the ticker symbols in the advisory...
0.00 - 03/02/2010
Why are there no ticker symbols given in the trade recommenation for ODDS Profit Hedge?
We are removing coverage of the ticker symbols in the advisory...
0.00 - 03/02/2010
Why are there no ticker symbols given in the trade recommenation for Real Money Machine?
We are removing coverage of the ticker symbols in the advisory...
0.00 - 07/27/2012
Why does a trade not show in the open position report for ODDS Safe Options Alert (Video)?

0.00 - 05/07/2009
Why does this service only do naked puts, and not put spreads?
Why not use put spreads? Well, remember that one of the...
0.00 - 05/04/2011
Why doesn't ODDS SureThing Income have the Measure, Don't Model statistics shown in ODDS Online Reports?
ODDS SureThing Income is a service that provides specific lists of put sales...
0.00 - 01/05/2011
Why don't you exit at breakeven on ODDS Safe Options Alert open trades (video)?

0.00 - 05/04/2009
Why is breakeven point on individual trades in progress described in terms of difference between present stock price and price of stock when the trade was initiated. Why not just use the current spread price difference between the sell and buy options. Also how did you determine the breakeven point from the present stock price and the stock price at the date of the trade?
Answer: The calculations that are taking place on the Open Positions screen...
0.00 - 08/09/2010
Why is it called ODDS Profit Hedge?
Three reasons. First, ODDS stands for Options and Derivatives Decision...
0.00 - 08/26/2010
Why is the service called ODDS Profit Hedge?
Three reasons. First, ODDS stands for Options and Derivatives Decision...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
Why is there a hotline phone number to call with the Options For Investors?
The hotline phone number is updated by Mr. Fishback every publishing morning...
0.00 - 05/12/2009
Why is there a stock with all NO's in the Option Mine High Accuracy potential trade list?
First, we filter for trades based upon Statistical and Implied Volatility...
0.00 - 05/27/2009
Why is there no "sell call" strategy to select as a strategy in OOL 7.0?
In OOL 7.0, there is no "sell call" strategy because the risk of...
0.00 - 12/06/2011
Why is there no option trade equivalent suggested for the leveraged Treasury Bond ETF-TBT?
The TBT is already a leveraged financial instrument. It is one thing to...
0.00 - 05/05/2010
Why was the allocation removed in the 7.0 version of ODDS Online?
There are three key ingredients to allocation: probability of profit,...
0.00 - 02/09/2012
With a credit spread, do I keep this until expiration or get out before it expires?
We have faith in our calculations when we implement a credit spread &...
0.00 - 05/11/2009
With a credit spread, do I keep this until expiration or get out before it expires?
We have faith in our calculations when we implement a credit spread &...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
With ODDS Online, is there a good time of the month to initiate a trade?
It depends upon what type of strategy you are using. Short term...
0.00 - 05/14/2009
With OOL 7.0, is there a good time of the month to initiate a trade?
It depends upon what type of strategy you are using. Short term...
0.00 - 12/07/2011
With options, how can an option price go up so much more than the stock price does?
In certain circumstances, the price of the option is independent of the price...
0.00 - 10/07/2009

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