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Questions, answered straight

No hype, no dodging. Here's what people actually ask before joining.

Is this financial advice?

No. TapeDash provides educational and informational tools only — trade alerts, setups, flow, and analysis. Nothing we provide is financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. You make your own decisions, and you're responsible for them. See our Disclaimer.

How are the alerts different from other groups?

Two ways. First, discipline — our alerts fire only when a setup clears every gate, so you get fewer, higher-conviction signals instead of a firehose. Second, honesty — every alert is graded win or loss automatically, and the record is published. Most groups can't or won't show you that.

Is the track record real?

Yes, and it's graded automatically against what actually happened — not screenshots, not hand-picked wins. We publish weekly, monthly, and all-time numbers, including the cool months. You can watch it build in the open and judge for yourself. Past performance never guarantees future results, but at least the past is honest.

Do I need to be an experienced trader?

It helps, but the tools are built to teach as much as signal. The setup scans explain the "why" behind each read, and the AI coach reviews your process to make you sharper over time. That said, options trading carries real risk — you should understand what you're doing and only trade capital you can afford to lose.

What does TapeDash cost?

Two plans. Investor is $49 a month ($490 a year) for investors: Quant Ratings, Smart Money Score, Why It's Moving, 13F, insider and Congress trades, the earnings calendar, macro, portfolio tools, up to 10 price alerts and the Model Portfolio one day delayed. It does not include options flow, trade alerts or the AI Assistant. Pro is $149.99 a month ($1,499 a year) and adds live options flow, graded trade alerts, Squawk, Pre-News Flow, the AI Assistant, scanners and screeners, earnings history, options positioning and every trading tool. The first 200 people on the waitlist lock Pro at $99 a month for as long as they stay, and OnlyOptionsTrades members get 25% off either plan (verified by connecting your Discord on the Account page; no code needed). Full details are on the pricing page.

When can I sign up?

Memberships open on January 1, 2027. Until then the only way in is the waitlist, and everyone on it hears first when the doors open.

Can I switch between Investor and Pro?

Yes, any time. Upgrades start right away and you pay only the prorated difference; downgrades start right away and the unused part of your plan becomes a credit. There are no contracts.

What markets and instruments do you cover?

We focus on liquid U.S. equities and their options — a curated universe of names with enough volume and options activity to trade cleanly. The setup scans read these across multiple timeframes; the flow scanner surfaces unusual options activity market-wide.

Can I share or resell access?

No — membership is for individual use. Sharing, reselling, or redistributing access or content isn't permitted. See our Terms of Service for the details.

How do I get access?

Join the waitlist from any page on the site. On January 1, 2027 everyone on the list gets an email to pick a plan. Founding members secure their spot right after Black Friday (see below), so their Pro access at $99/mo starts on January 1.

What is the Founding 200, and how do I get a spot?

The first 200 people to join the waitlist and confirm their email by 11:59 PM ET on Black Friday, November 27, 2026 lock TapeDash Pro at $99 a month (regularly $149.99) for as long as they stay, plus the limited founding tee. Get 3 friends to join with your invite link and confirm, and your spot is guaranteed even outside the first 200.

After the list locks, each Founding member gets a personal email and has 72 hours to add a card and confirm shirt size and shipping. Miss the window and the spot passes to the next person in line. You aren't charged until memberships open on January 1, 2027. The Founding price is monthly Pro only and doesn't combine with the OOT discount. Full details: Founding 200 rules.

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