Dutching Strategy: Guaranteed Profits Across Multiple Selections
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Traderline Team
Dutching lets you back multiple selections in the same market to guarantee the same profit regardless of which wins. Perfect for markets with several likely outcomes.
Dutching Essentials
- Back multiple selections for equal profit
- Requires stake calculation (use Traderline or Calculators)
- Best in horse racing and correct score
- Covers more outcomes than single bets
- Lower individual odds but higher win probability
What is Dutching?
Dutching = backing multiple selections with calculated stakes to guarantee equal profit.
Dutching Example
Horse race dutching on 3 contenders:
- Horse A at 4.0
- Horse B at 5.0
- Horse C at 6.0
If any of these horses win: You've split your profit equally between them
When to Dutch
Best markets:
- Horse racing (multiple contenders)
- Correct score (cover likely scores)
- Set betting in tennis
- Tournament winner (back multiple players)
Stake Calculation
Manual (don't do this): Complex formulas involving odds and desired profit
Smart: Use Traderline's dutching calculator
- Enter selections and odds
- Set desired profit or stake
- Get exact stakes setup instantly
Dutching Strategies
Strategy #1: Favorite Elimination
Setup: Eliminate unlikely outcomes, dutch the rest
Example - Horse Racing:
- 10 horses in race
- Eliminate 5 (unlikely to win)
- Dutch the other 5 horses
- Split your potential profit across several runners
Strategy #2: Correct Score Coverage
Setup: Cover most likely scores
Example - Football:
- Dutch: 1-0, 2-0, 2-1
- If any hits: You always win the same
- Covers 60%+ of likely outcomes
Risk Management
Dutching risks:
- Need multiple stakes (larger total investment)
- All selections can lose
Protection:
- Only dutch when confident in group
- Limit to 3-5 selections maximum
- Ensure high combined probability
Next Steps
Dutching Action Plan
- Use: Traderline's dutching calculator
- Start: Horse racing with 3-4 contenders
- Limit: Total stake to 5% of bankroll
- Track: Win rate for improvements
- Avoid: Dutching too many selections
Dutching increases win probability by covering multiple outcomes. Use it strategically in the right markets.
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