June 12th, 2020 - Issue #1010

In This Issue

1. Trading 201: Recognizing Chart Patterns
2. Hot Market Report: Position Traders Watch Keys in the Crude Oil Market
3. Economic Calendar

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1. Recognizing Chart Patterns

Before Your next Trade, learn to recognize charts and patterns!

Learning the different types of charts and patterns will be another arsenal in your Trading Tools!

Ascending Triangle Futures Trading Chart Pattern

What is an Ascending Triangle Futures Chart Pattern?

An ascending triangle is a bullish futures pattern that can indicate a breakout in the upwards direction.

How do I Recognize an Ascending Triangle Futures Chart Pattern?

An ascending triangle is formed when resistance remains flat and support rises.

See the example below:

What Does a Ascending Triangle Chart Pattern Mean?

The price will rise and fall within[-] the triangle until support and resistance converge. At that point, the apex, breakout occurs, usually upwards.

Broadening Top Futures Trading Chart Pattern

What is a Broadening Top Futures Chart Pattern?

A broadening top is a futures chart pattern that can occur on an upwards trend. It is generally classified as a reversal pattern but some traders argue that there is approximately a 50/50 split between whether it tends to move upwards or downwards upon completion of the pattern. For this reason, it can often be avoided by traders. It can be viewed as the opposite of a symmetrical triangle.

How Do I Recognize a Broadening Top Futures Chart Pattern?

A broadening top is comprised of diverging support and resistance lines and resembles a megaphone. The rising resistance line and falling support line continue until the trend reverses.

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2. >Hot Market Report: Position Traders Watch Keys in the Crude Oil Market

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This week’s highlighted Market is Crude Oil. Crude Oil is part of the energy sector along with "it's" brothers "RBOB - Unleaded gas" and heating oil and cousin, natural gas. All traded on the NYMEX/GLOBEX exchange.

This time a bit of a different look at the crude oil market: We are trading in the GAP left from the first weekend in March. Now that we are here, are we going to fail to close the gap this time? or will we continue forward , filling the gap. Fundamentally, in order to fill the gap, demand in the short run will need to outstrip supply, not withstanding, a potential short squeeze. The Market structure is currently normal, in Contango ( deferred months prices are higher than spot month) remember we are now in driving season and driving, is now, once again allowed. This will help "burn off" the excess fuel left from oversupply. Keep an eye on the weekly Baker Hughes Rig counts to assist in your analysis of the supply side of the equation, higher week over week changes, pull this depressed sector of our economy up little by little. Oh and by the way pay attention to the open interest changes , December 2021 already has 136194 in open interest as of yesterdays close. That is more than October 2020.
Crude Oil Futures Specs
Hours: 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM next day PM Central Time
Margins: $8965 initial, $8100 Maint. FRONT MONTH margins are: $9,900 and 9,000 Maint.( as of the date of this newsletter)
Point Value: full point = $1000 ( Example: 71.80 to 72.80 ). Min fluctuation is 0.1 = $10 ( Example: 71.80 to 71.81)
Settlement: Physical, deliverable commodity

Months: Monthly cycle, All Months

Weekly Options:YES
Crude Oil is one of my favorite markets for Day Trading because of the intraday voilatility and movements. Be careful, these factors can work against you or in your favor.
Some of the basic fundamentals to keep in mind when you are considering a trade in the crude oil as well as other energies:
1. Longer term view of current market prices
2. Dates and times of important reports. Namely, Tuesday afternoon report (API) and the DOE report on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 Am EST
3. Weather and Seasonality
4. Correlation to US Dollar prices
5. Inflationary prospects
6. Geopolitical Stability
7. U.S. Fiscal and Monetary Stability
Keep in mind that the GLOBEX/NYMEX also offers the mini Crude oil contract which is half the size and may be a good alternative for smaller/ begginer traders.
MINI Crude Oil Futures Specs
Hours: 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM next day PM Central Time
Margins: $4950 initial, $4500 Maint. ( as of the date of this newsletter)
Point Value: full point = $500 ( Example: 62.80 to 63.80 ). Min fluctuation is 0.25 = $12.5 ( Example: 61.80 to 61.825)
Settlement: Cash Settled commodity one day prior to the Big Contract

Months: Monthly cycle, All Months

Our brokers here at Cannon will be happy to chat about the crude olil market, other energies, other futures, options, futures spreads and much more! Try a free consultation at any time.

3. Economic Calendar

Source: Moore Research Center, Inc.

* Please note that the information contained in this letter is intended for clients, prospective clients, and audiences who have a basic understanding, familiarity, and interest in the futures markets.

** The material contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results.

*** This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading!