How much money do I need to trade?

A: Tom’s recommended options trades are some of the lowest-risk trades you’ll ever make. You’ll never risk more than $500, and sometimes far less. Many new investors have the perception that options are risky – and they can be. But Tom only uses strategies with minimal downside and huge upside. Money Calendar’s trades often offer even unlimited profit potential, while never putting more than your initial capital at risk. Again, he’ll only recommend trades you can place for less than $500 total. You can decide to increase that by trading more than one contract, but Tom can’t advise you on that because he has no way of knowing your risk tolerance or investment objectives. This is between you and your professional financial advisor. And keep in mind that your broker may require a certain amount of capital in your account to trade options (more on this below). Be sure to remain in compliance with your broker’s standards so you can always jump on the latest Money Calendar recommendations.

How long will we have these trades open?

A: No more than 30 days. Tom programmed his Money Calendar to reveal stock moves that have repeated 90% to 100% of the time… for the last decade… within 30 days or less from any point in time. That means we set all Payday Appointments for no more than 30 days from the entry date. And while Money Calendar will NEVER set an appointment beyond 30 trading days, we may hit the profit-taking exit ahead of time. In that case, Tom may reschedule appointments to maximize profit potential. When that happens, he’ll let you know by urgent Payday Alert. Those instructions will look like this: Action to Take: SELL-to-CLOSE Example Stock Inc. (XXX) XXX September 18, 2015 $35 Calls (XX150918C00035000) at market. OR Action to Take: SELL-to-CLOSE Example Stock Inc. (XXX) XXX September 18, 2015 $35 Calls (XX150918C00035000) for no less than (limit price).

What if I miss a payday alert?

A: If you miss an entry date, don’t worry. As long as you can still enter the trade at Tom’s targeted price, you still have the opportunity to get in. If you can’t get in at Tom’s recommended price, DON’T force the trade – Tom’s instructions are very precise in order to keep your costs and your risk as low as possible. Fast Fortune Club generates dozens of possible trades every single trading day of the year. There will be another trade coming down the pike very soon, and you don’t have to participate in every single trade to take full advantage of your Fast Fortune Club subscription. If you don’t want to miss a single Payday Alert, the Money Map team has created a text message alert system. That way we can notify your cell phone, along with your email, that an alert has been issued, so you don’t have to wait around at your computer for hours at a time for these alerts to arrive. Click here to sign up for text alerts . To be clear, you don’t have to use the text message alert system if you don’t want to. It’s just another way for you to stay connected with Fast Fortune Club .

How will I get your trade instructions for Fast Fortune Club ?

With every trade, Tom will spell out three main things: TARGET PRICE for entry PROFIT TARGET for exit TIME TARGET for exit That’s everything you need to know in advance. Exactly when to get in … what your goal is , and when to get out . And, of course, exactly how to set up every trade based on that exact information. Here’s what a normal new trade recommendation will look like: Action to Take: Open a (Trade Type) on Example Stock Inc. (XXX) Entry Instructions BUY-to-OPEN XXX September 18, 2015 $35 Calls (XX150918C00035000) Pay no more than $3.50 Enter as a (order type) * For trades lasting 30 days or more, we’ll be using good-’til-canceled (GTC) orders * For trades lasting one week or less, we’ll be using day-only orders Exit Strategy: SELL-to-Close: Example Stock Inc. (NYSE:XX) XX September 18, 2015 $35 Calls (XX150918C00035000) at 100% or better.

What kind of trades will we be making?

A: Tom typically recommends simple directional options trades. That means he’ll recommend buying call options when he anticipates the price of the underlying stock will go up, and buying put options when he anticipates the price of the underlying stock will go down. He will also mix in weekly options, which is the quickest way to make money – in 5 days or less. The most complex type of trade Tom will typically recommend is a “loophole trade.” Also known as a vertical spread, the loophole trade is executed by buying one option and selling another option of the same type (either calls or puts) with the same expiration date, but different strike prices. For example, in a bullish loophole trade, Tom will recommend buying one call option and selling another at a higher strike price but with a lower premium to offset some of the cost (and risk) associated with buying the more expensive option. It’s a net debit trade, meaning your account will be debited the difference between the two options. Both trades are placed with your broker as a single transaction – meaning you pay a single commission for both moves. If it sounds confusing, don’t worry. Tom will give you step-by-step instructions with each trade, including a live trading video where he will walk you through the process of placing the order with your broker.

What do I get as a Fast Fortune Club member?

A: You’ll immediately get the details on the payday appointments and your first Money calendar Tom told you about in his video presentation, as well as access to his latest Million Dollar Masterclass, so you can hit the ground running. Here’s what else you’ll get: Quick-Start Cash Course . This is a simple-to-follow, seven-part video series that gives you a step-by-step walkthrough of trading stocks, ETFs, options, everything. Tom will show you how to set up your account, but most importantly, he’ll lay out his plan for making you a multimillionaire. Tom’s Million Dollar Masterclass . This is a live trading demonstration where Tom will train you on a new trading strategy every month! Each class is no longer than 15 minutes – and by attending class month after month – you’ll be able to identify your own payday appointments, allowing you to become a millionaire even faster! Urgent Payday Alerts . When Tom’s pinpointed a new Payday Appointment, he’ll send you an urgent Payday Alert directly to your inbox. In it, you’ll find quick, step-by-step instructions for executing the trade including the company, the timeframe, the 10-year chart, plus all of his research. 24/7 Access to the Fast Fortune Network. You will have unlimited access to this exclusive member forum where you will be able to meet fellow traders, discuss new strategies, and share Payday Appointments with each other. Plus, you’ll be able to find the entire archive of Payday Alerts, Million Dollar Masterclasses, research reports, and more.

How can I update my contact information?

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Do you publish any other Tom Gentile products?

A: Tom Gentile also writes Power Profit Trades , the twice weekly and completely free publication that's aimed at helping you trade your way to vast wealth by identifying profitable market and stock trends before the mainstream. Power Profit Trades gives instructions on how to trade for maximum gains using everything from conservative moves based on simple stock-only trades to the most lucrative options trading plays that can easily triple your returns. To get each issue of Power Profit Trades as soon as we publish it - absolutely free - just click here and enter your email address. We'll email the latest from Tom directly to your inbox.

A: Tom Gentile is a 25-year investor and trader who is best-known as America's #1 Pattern Trader. Tom started his investment career back in 1986 before taking a position at the American Stock Exchange. In 1993, Tom and a group of partners founded an educational company called Optionetics, which quickly established a stellar reputation in the field. Eventually Optionetics was sold to optionsXpress (and later still to Charles Schwab) for several million dollars. Tom's passion is teaching investors about the market and the role options play in becoming one of the elite 1-percenters. Tom has taught his secrets to over 300,000 traders in a variety of settings, including seminars, workshops, and sponsored events like The Money Show. Today he is a featured guest on CNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Tom is also a published author and co-author of more than a dozen books, including "Trade Like a 1-Percenter."

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