Introduction to Nasdaq Futures Nasdaq Index Futures offer traders exposure to the Nasdaq-100 index, a benchmark for U.S. technology stocks, without directly investing in the index's component stocks. Trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), Nasdaq Futures provide a critical tool for managing market exposure on the future of technology and biotech...
Future and option trading are popular investment strategies in the world of finance. Both involve making investments in financial instruments with the expectation of making a profit. While the two types of trading have their similarities, they are also quite different in terms of their structure and the risks involved. Before you start trading in the Future and...
There is an ongoing discussion within the trading community about which tool is better for analyzing market behavior: Market Profile (MP) or Volume Profile (VP). The former was popularized by Jim Dalton in his book "Mind Over Markets," while the latter has many advocates as well, including Peter Reznicek (aka ShadowTrader). With the release of the new "Time Price...
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, savvy investors and traders continuously seek strategies to optimize returns while managing risk. Among the plethora of strategies available, the covered call stands out for its simplicity and efficacy, especially when applied to a dynamic asset like Euro Futures. This article delves deep into the...
Introduction The realm of futures trading offers a spectrum of opportunities, and at the forefront of this dynamic market are the E-mini Nasdaq Futures. Designed to track the Nasdaq 100 index, these futures contracts have become a favorite among traders who focus on technology and growth-oriented companies. The Nasdaq 100, dominated by technology giants, serves...
Hey there, fellow crypto enthusiasts! Welcome to my blog, where we break down the complex trading world into bite-sized knowledge nuggets. Today we're diving headfirst into the exciting strategy of Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) and how it works with trading bots. Dollar Cost Averaging Demystified Alright, folks, let me break it down for ya. Dollar Cost...
Simplicity is King when it comes to day trading futures. One of the keys for me when I am day trading futures is to find one side of the market to trade on and stick with it throughout the day. I think too many people get caught up trading both sides of the market and get themselves over trading. In today's video I show you a simple strategy using a 3 minute...
It is official- Inflation is no longer “transitory,” according to the US central bank. After blaming rising prices on pandemic-inspired supply chain bottlenecks throughout 2021, the Federal Reserve swallowed its pride, admitting inflationary pressures are far more structural than “transitory.” Economist Mohamed El Erian called “transitory” the worst call in the...
Trading futures is not for beginners and should only be attempted by experienced traders with a strong understanding of the market as a whole and especially a strong understanding of Risk Management & Trading Psychology. Below I have explained some of the Risks involved in Trading Futures: ------------------------- Liquidation When liquidation occurs your...
I follow a technomental analytic approach to the commodities markets in a quest to determine the path of least resistance of prices. Each piece of a market’s structure provides a clue. When assembled, a picture tends to emerge, increasing the odds of success for long or short positions. The last in the series- We looked at the other components of market...
Consider using multiple chart types when performing technical analysis for a clearer picture of what the market may be telling you. Here is a tri-screen view of Traditional Japanese Candles on top, Renko Candles in the middle, and Heiken-Ashi Candles on the bottom. Each setup has something to share.
Last week, I wrote on processing spreads, a valuable tool that can provide clues about price direction. The price action in products that trade in the futures market like gasoline, heating oil, soybean meal, and soybean oil often tell us a lot about the path of least resistance for the crude oil and soybean futures contracts. This week, I will turn my attention...
Some futures markets offer contracts that are related to others and are processed products of the commodity. Understanding the price relationships, history, and paths of least resistance of the processed product versus the original input can provide valuable insight into supply and demand fundamentals. Moreover, these relationships shed light on other related...
Hey, what time is it? I get a good amount of questions about session times for the stock index futures markets that I trade and the volume indicators I use. I gotcha covered in this video. Essentially, just apply the indicators and change the time to your local, and you're set. Easy peasy.
Futures contracts are derivatives with expiration dates like options. The stock indices expire quarterly on the last month of each quarter. In this tutorial, I show how to roll forward or rollover and easily add the new front month contract to a watchlist.
Hey everyone I thought I can share with you what I see working intraday trading the Futures markets. One size definitely does not fit all. Beware of people that tell you their way or the highway! This may resonate with some traders and not with other traders. Getting really good at identifying the Initial Balance, VWAP and Daily Weekly Monthly Levels for areas...
Setup for Intraday : 1. Price near/ cross EMA200 2. Understand market structure either uptrend/downtrend/consolidation to be able to determine the SnR for the breakout. 3. Market trending confirmation by EMA14, EMA50, and EMA200. 4. Wait for a pullback when stochastic oversold/bought. 5. Make sure price reverse at least 3 candlesticks. 6. Entry when price pullback...
Let's take a quick tour of the TradingView Order Panel using examples trading futures via a connected broker Tradovate.