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Whether a person or a firm, a commodity broker is there to help you with your commodity trading needs. They either have a team of commodity traders under them or a platform that they manage electronically.

For all commodity trading beginners, commodity brokers are a point of contact that can be approached with individual commodity trading needs. To do good in commodity trading, it is important to take the advice of the commodity broker seriously. Under this category archive we discuss everything about commodity brokers and their expert skills.

We at Cannon Trading are there to help your commodity trading requirements. Whether you want to consult us and seek advice or to play a more active role for you in the markets, we are there to serve you with the best of our services. It is essential for you to choose only a certified broker and so, you can always trust us when it comes to qualifying on all quality parameters. No matter which commodity interests you, our trading experts give you the right and real-time advice always. Read our archive; share posts with your friends; or bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on commodity brokers.

Short Trading Week + Trading levels for 11.22.2022

Posted on by Ilan
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Holiday Trading

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

A National Day of Thanks!

For those who enjoy the history of any day or event I’ve included a historical highlight from history.house.gov of the national Thanksgiving holiday from George Washington’s Proclamation Nov. 26, 1789 through a House of representatives bill, signed into law in December of 1941 as a national day of thanks. https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1901-1950/The-Thanksgiving-holiday/

During this week, volume tends to trickle compared to no holiday weekday trading. ES volume today was about 60% of the volume last Monday.

Some Markets will be open each day under abbreviated hours, some markets like the agricultural, grain and livestock venues will be closed both Thursday and Friday.

FULL SCHEDULE HERE

Cannon Trading extends a warm thank you to all of our clients for a memorable and safe holiday. we will continue to post the exchange hours throughout the week. Blessings to all.

A Cannon broker will be able to assist, provide feedback and answer any questions.

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

for 11-22-2022

#goldfutures #sp500futures #crudeoilfutures # nasdaqfutures #dowfutures #futurestrading #futuresbrokers
SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

Gold Looking For Attention + Trading levels for 11.15.2022

Posted on by Ilan
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PPI final this week!

Gold may again be on the March.

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Recently we have had a bit of a breakout in the spot gold contract prices traded through our platforms and the CME/Nymex. The contract is a 100 troy oz deliverable contract GCZ22. There are also , smaller sized contracts, Micro’s MGCZ22 10 troy ounces and Mini’s QOZ22 50 troy ounces Financially settled.  These contracts offer not only a great day trading tool but also a wonderful way to control an interest in a tangible asset class. Much has been, currently is and will continue to be written about Gold as a hedge during times of uncertainty. How prices will move as an effect of whatever the cause will always be open for debate.

From Executive order 6102 signed in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt forbid the hoarding of gold coin, bullion and certificates to the initiation of the gold standard from the 1944 Bretton Woods agreement, to Nixon’s “temporary” suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold in 1972, Global Governmental policy has often interceded in the convertibility of the U.S. Dollar and the value of gold in the past 100 + years. Wherever the price of gold has been or where it is currently headed, there is no doubt that it remains a valuable asset class of it’s own so it does bear to watch the price closely as it appears to be breaking from a long slumber.  In the short run I see Dec 22 and Feb 23 gold prices needing to test lower levels around 1738 1744 respectively, before this market, if a breakout is in the cards, will develop into a true upside breakout and in fact, will test multi year highs. Personally, I believe the fundamentals aren’t quite right for a big move from here, but the technical indicators certainly are screaming “look at me”, for now I will watch and wait.

 

Daily chart for your review below.

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

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Daily Gold Futures Chart

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

for 11-15-2022

#goldfutures #sp500futures #crudeoilfutures # nasdaqfutures #dowfutures #futurestrading #futuresbrokers
SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

 

Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

Weekly Newsletter #1123: How is your IRA / 401k doing? + Levels for November 14th 2022

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1123

How is your IRA / 401k doing?

When the stock market declines, most retirement accounts lose value. That’s because IRA / 401k investments tend to be largely invested in purchased stocks – via stock mutual funds and/or an assortment of individual stocks.
But, did you know there are investments available for IRA’s and 401k’s that can provide positive returns in both up and down markets? Consider making an inquiry into our selection of automated trading systems that trade stock index futures contracts that track the major stock indexes like the S&P, S&P Midcap, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000.
If you are looking to diversify your current IRA or 401k portfolio with futures trading, but have little time or know-how to pursue things, one great first step would be to explore some of options we offer here at Cannon Trading CO.
Our licensed, experienced brokers are happy to provide feedback any of the automated trading systems from our selection, based on your available risk capital, your risk tolerance, overall financial goals.
Below please find links to some of systems we follow. Some examples of these systems are below for you review. Keep in mind that futures trading is risky and not suitable for everyone.
·        Joseja 2 mini nasdaq – https://cannon.isystems.com/System/PerformanceSheet?Id=17519
·        DT Rider M1C ES v2 – https://cannon.isystems.com/System/PerformanceSheet?Id=21741
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Hot Market

Gold futures snapped a downtrend of over a few months when they broke above the 1692 levels this week
Short covering rally along with higher interest rates fueled this market. Bitcoin weakness also helped the yellow metal safe heaven status.
Next possible upside target is 1805.
1692 support must hold.

Futures Trading Levels

11-14-2022

Daily Levels
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SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

Weekly Levels

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Reports, First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:

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Date Reports/Expiration Notice Dates
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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

The Mid-Term Election & The Markets + Trading Levels 11.10.2022

Posted on by Ilan
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“The Mid-Term Election & The Markets”

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

To the extent that the futures markets are taking cues from the results of yesterday’s U.S. mid-term elections, the wait will continue. As had been widely believed, Election Day did not translate to Results Day. A number of key Senate races remain uncalled – including contests in Nevada and Arizona as well as in Georgia which will go to a runoff. The shape of the House also remains uncertain.

 

A few notable firsts:

  • Florida elected the youngest-ever House member: 25-year old Maxwell Alejandro Frost, making him the first Gen Z candidate to hold federal office.
  • Summer Lee will be the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania.
  • Katie Britt will become Alabama’s first female U.S. Senator.
  • Sarah Huckabee Sanders became the first elected female governor of Arkansas

Looking beyond this, it looks like the heightened volatility in stocks and the majority of other futures sectors is here for the long run. You’re seeing big price swings due to factors like the war in Ukraine, elevated oil prices, residual supply chain issues, historically elevated grain & food prices and global central banks’ efforts to tame inflation, just to name some of the more influential forces. We’ll be apprised yet again of the inflation situation here in the U.S. with tomorrow’s release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Report, which measures the prices paid by consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services (7:30 A.M., Central Time). Due to the Veterans’ Day holiday this Friday, we’ll need to wait ‘til the following Tuesday for the corresponding Producer Price Index.

Metals notes:

Dec. Silver traded to 5-month highs yesterday trading a up to $21.72 intraday, off a ±$1.44 ($7,200) move up last Friday. Since then, Dec. gold has increased ±$90/ounce ($9,000) to above $1,700/ounce after posting 19-month lows on Nov. 3.

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

for 11-10-2022

#goldfutures #sp500futures #crudeoilfutures # nasdaqfutures #dowfutures #futurestrading #futuresbrokers
SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

The Mid-Term Election: Do Markets like Uncertainty + Trading Levels 11.09.2022

Posted on by Ilan
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“The Mid-Term Election: Do Markets like Uncertainty?”

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

The simple answer is: No. Clearly, markets need certainty to thrive. Volatility heats up when monetary and fiscal policy uncertainty peak. A National election is an opportunity for the equity markets to react to potential outcomes before, during, and after the election. Behaving just as markets do prior to a FED rate announcement.  Market reactions have been historically varied during midterm elections. Currently, several outlets are reporting the least likely election outcome is for Democrats to retain control of the National Government levers. Conversely, the same outlets are calling for a divided government, and will most likely be the outcome of today’s voting. One party controls the House of Representatives and the other controls the Senate. An outcome other than this will roil the markets. A word of caution to not over extend/over-leverage as the results come in after the first polls close on the East coast. Reduce position size if you are trading and be vigilant.   “Survive to Trae Another Day”!

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

 

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

for 11-09-2022

#goldfutures #sp500futures #crudeoilfutures # nasdaqfutures #dowfutures #futurestrading #futuresbrokers
SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

NFP Report Tomorrow + Trading Levels for 11.04.2022

Posted on by Ilan
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NFP Tomorrow

The next big scheduled event: this Friday’s monthly Non-farm payrolls report from the U.S. Labor Department.

If you’re a futures trader and your markets of choice to trade include stock indexes (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, etc.), or treasuries (30-yr. T-bonds, 2-, 5-, 10-yr. T-notes), currencies, even metals and energies, you know the importance this report. It’s widely considered one of the most important and influential measures of the U.S. economy.

To convey its findings, the Labor Dept.’s Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys about 141,000 businesses and government agencies, representing approximately 486,000 individual work sites (the report excludes farm workers, private and domestic household employees and non-profit organization employees). The report also includes other detailed employment data including the overall unemployment rate – as a percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking work – wages, wage growth and average workday hours. The report is released at 7:30 A.M., Central Time.

Please BE AWARE on how this report affects liquidity, stops, volatility and more.

Please review the information HERE.

As always, plan your trade and trade your plan. Please contact your broker or Cannon Trading with any questions.

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

for 11-04-2022

#goldfutures #sp500futures #crudeoilfutures # nasdaqfutures #dowfutures #futurestrading #futuresbrokers
SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100  #NQ_FDow Jones  #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Dec. Gold #GC_F Dec. Silver #SI_F Oct. Crude Oil #CL-F Dec. Bonds  #ZB_F Dec. 10 yr  #ZN_F Dec. Corn #ZC_F Dec.  Wheat #ZW_F Nov. Beans #ZS_F Dec. SoyMeal #ZM_F Oct. Nat Gas #NG_F Dec. Coffee #KC_F Dec. Cocoa #CC_F October Sugar #SB_F Dec. Cotton #CT_F Sept.  Euro Currency

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Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

Fine-Tune Your Risk: Tap into the Precision of a Smaller-Sized Contract

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Fine-Tune Your Risk: Tap into the Precision of a Smaller-Sized Contract

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

 

At a fraction of one full-sized contract, Mini and Micro futures provide flexible leverage as an alternative to large contracts. Among the available fractional futures contracts, by far the most well-known and most liquid are the E-mini stock index futures: E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq, E-mini Russell 2000 and Mini Dow Jones. With the introduction back in May ’19 of the Micro E-mini futures, there are fractional versions of the E-minis.

 

But stock index futures are not the only ones with fractional contracts. Almost every commodity sector offers futures contracts that are fractional versions of their classic full-sized contracts. They all offer opportunities to trade markets with more precise leverage and reduced margins.

 

In the energy sector, there are E-mini natural gas futures contracts at 1/4 the size of full-sized contract (1 million British Thermal Units). A one-cent move for the E-mini natural gas futures contract is equal to $25.

 

In crude oil, whose full-sized, 1,000 barrel contract is the largest energy futures contract in the world by volume, there are both E-mini crude oil (1/2 the size) and Micro crude oil (1/10 the size).

 

Mini contracts are offered in corn, wheat and soybeans. All are 1/5 the size, so a 1-cent move in each contract is equal to $10.00 compared to a 1-cent move/$50 for their mighty forerunners.

 

In metals, the renowned COMEX 100-ounce gold futures contract can be traded fractionally with a 50-ounce Mini gold and a 10-ounce Micro gold.

 

Both silver and copper offer Mini contracts that are 1/2 the leverage of their respective 5,000-ounce and 25,000-pound full-sized relatives.

 

There are Micro futures contracts with 1/10 the leverage of their full-sized bellwether currency futures for all of those listed below:

 

Euro FX

Swiss Franc

British Pound

Japanese Yen

Canadian Dollar

Australian Dollar

 

A word of caution: many of these contracts’ liquidity is concentrated in their respective front months – often right up to their Last Trading Day. Take care to check a contract’s volume/open interest before trading.

 

 

Contact your Cannon Trading broker for additional information on any of these futures contracts, including price quotation, trading hours, minimum price fluctuation, symbol code, settlement method (cash or physical), risk considerations, etc.

 

Even if you are not a client yet, you can still contact us and we are happy to help.

 

 

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

05-12-2022

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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 here in 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 judgement in trading.

VIX Stock Index Trading Signals & Support and Resistance Levels 7.22.2021

Posted on by Ilan

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VIX Stock Index Trading Signals

by Gabe Velazquez of www.TransparentTradingSolutions.com. For free trial to the room and more information, contact your broker.
Over the last several months, two of the major stock averages (the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) have been on a relentless upward trajectory. This has occurred as the VIX (S&P 500 Volatility Index) has remained elevated relative to its historical levels. In past bull markets, the VIX (which many refer to as the fear gauge) has traded in the low teens and even dropped to single digit readings during strong advances in the stock market. So why is this time different? More importantly, can we use the VIX to increase our odds of timing long and short entries in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures? I believe the answer is yes.
First, A quick definition of the VIX: It is an index that measures the premium of at-the-money Calls and Puts on the Cash S&P 500 going out one month in duration. Some market participants utilize options (because of their leverage component) to hedge long only portfolios. For that reason, when the stocks come under pressure, the demand for this protection increases and thus premiums (the cost to buy options) increases. Simply, there is an inverse correlation between the VIX index and stocks. As stocks drop, the VIX will rise and vice-versa.
Now that we have a better understanding of how the VIX works, let’s look at a 4 hour chart going back 2 months. In it, we can see that it has formed a clearly defined range between 15 on the lower band and 21 on the high extremity. If you look at a chart of the S&P 500 futures you will notice that on every corrective (drop) in this index over the last 2 months, the VIX has rallied up to 21. Additionally, note that when the VIX fails to move above this level, the ES (S&P 500 futures) stops falling and usually finds buyers. Conversely, when stocks advance, and the VIX stays above 15, stocks generally pause or struggle to have any meaningful move higher.
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Of course, this range will not persist indefinitely, as these patterns never do. However, I believe we can glean useful information from this environment. Can we surmise that a break above the recent range in the VIX implies more selling (bearish) implications? Separately, a break below the key 15 level may insinuate that institutional investors feel more comfortable lifting their hedges, thus leaving more room for stocks to rally in the short-term.
We can never rely on one single indicator to buy or sell, but as traders, we always need to seek an edge. Perhaps this can give you a different way to look at the markets. More importantly, by monitoring the VIX relative to what options traders and institutions are doing to hedge their portfolios, my hope is that it can help you make better trading decisions.
Until next time, I hope everyone has a great trading week.
Gabe
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 here in 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 judgement in trading.
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Good Trading

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

 

Futures Trading Levels

7-22-2021

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Economic Reports, source: 

 www.BetterTrader.co

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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 the 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.

Weekly Newsletter, Trading Resources, and More! 7/19/21

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Should I Trade FOREX or Currency Futures?

Posted on by Ilan

By Matt Kang, Senior Broker

FOREX (foreign exchange market or currency market) refers to an international exchange market where currencies(pairs) are bought and sold. For instance, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and more. If you are trading forex, you can hold your positions as long as you want because it doesn’t have any expiration date. But there is a cost associated with keeping the position over night, it can either be a credit or debit depending on the interest difference between two countries.

Currency futures are in one currency such as EURO FX or Canadian Dollar. Unlike FOREX, there is an expiration date which means you can only hold the position until that time. For example, if you are trading Mexican Peso and South African Rand but carry the position after the expiration date, these currencies are physically delivered four times in a year on the third Wednesday of March, June, September, and December.

 

Liquidity and Centralized Market?

 

The FOREX market is the largest and most liquid market in the world.  There is no centralized location for FOREX, which means there is no one physical location which is supervising this market. Therefore, traders must check the quotes of various currency pairs from each dealer.

The currency futures market has a respectable daily average closer to $100 billion. Compared to the 4 trillion FOREX daily volume. Currency futures are not as liquid as forex, but sufficient enough to trade. Currency futures are a centralized market, and one key aspect of centralized markets is that all traders and investors are able to see same quotes and the existence of a clearing house, it guarantees the integrity of the transactions. The resulting benefit of reduced risk from not dealing with variable counterparties is a key aspect of this.

 

Cost of Trading and Commission?

 

Some people say “I trade FOREX because there is no exchange, no regulatory fees and no commissions” but it is not true.  If you trade currency futures, you will see all of these fees exist, such as NFA fees, exchange fees and commission fees. It will cost around $5-8 (buy and sell) for a self-directed account. If you are trading FOREX, then all of these fees are included in a bid/ask spread. A typical spread for EUR/USD is 1.2 pips which is equivalent to $12.

 

So Should I Trade FOREX or Currency Futures?

 

 

For the average investor who trades an account of $2,500 to $500,000 it is probably wiser, and more cost effective to trade Currency futures. The cost of trading will be lowest with this amount of funding and the roll-over rate will not dramatically impact your trading.

 

If you are working with very little money ($250 to $2,000) OR trading with more than $1 million OR trading some exotic pairs, then you will be better off with FOREX because it offers mini as well as micro trading sizes. Also, if you are investing over $1 million, then it is possible to earn interest and lower spread (fees).

 

Disclaimer – Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

 

RISK DISCLOSURE: Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The risk of loss in futures trading can be substantial, carefully consider the inherent risks of such an investment in light of your financial condition.