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Here is a subject that a lot of people don’t understand at all. Day Trading can be risky. So, it is something that you should stay away from unless and until you are absolutely sure about what you are doing.

There are a number of items about Day Trading such as the minimum mantaince requirementand more that need to be taken into consideration. With the blogs and write-ups listed in this section, you can learn a great deal about day trading.

We at Cannon Trading can help you understand the different concepts of trading and present you with the latest information on the same. Our team of professional and smart people can help you in your day trading transactions and more. In order to understand day trading more clearly, we advise that you go through all the write-ups listed in this category archive on Day Trading.

Your Futures Daily Blog: Get An Edge With the Trading Psychology Course

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Get An Edge With the Trading Psychology Course

Many experienced traders say that the stiffest challenge you’ll face in becoming a futures trader is conquering your own psyche. Why? Because losing is part of trading, and people hate to lose.

In this “Trading Psychology” Course you will learn:

  • How to examine your patterns and behaviors and recognize when they are holding you back
  • Maintaining self-confidence as a trader even in the face of inexperience
  • The mathematical expectation model and how it can decrease your losses
  • Determining the trading plan that is right for your trading personality
  • Understanding and using Motivation – Risk – Reward to its full advantage
  • Creating effective trading technique strategies
  • Qualities of Successful Traders

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Markets Post FOMC + Levels for March 21st 2024

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Life After FOMC …..

by Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

General: 

 

The Federal Reserve took center stage today.  With inflation proving stickier than expected, the central bank has found itself balancing between a hawkish and dovish view.  The policy-setting FOMC held interest rates steady at the 5.25%-5.50% range for the fifth straight meeting.  The bigger indicator traders were eager to see was the Fed governors’ so-called dot plot that updated their rate and economic projections – for the first time since December.  Turns out, it didn’t deviate from the three rate cuts they previously penciled in by the end of 2024.

 

Indexes: 

 

As of this typing, the June E-mini S&P 500 is trading at new all-time highs around 5280.  As well, the June E-mini Dow Jones is trading at its own all-time highs, barely 100 points away from 40,000!

 

Metals: 

 

April gold is on the verge of eking out its own all-time high close above last Monday’s closing price of $2,188.60 per ounce.  It’s currently trading ±$2,191.00 per ounce

 

General pt. II: 

 

Over the weekend, Japan ended its negative interest rate policy, marking a historic shift away from an aggressive monetary easing program that was implemented years ago to fight chronic deflation.  As part of the decision, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, lifting its short-term rate to “around zero to 0.1%” from minus 0.1%.

 

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FOMC Rate Decision Tomorrow + Levels for March 20th

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FOMC Rate Decision Tomorrow

 

The last few FOMC meetings I looked for trades until around 930 AM Central time and then somewhat “took a step back”.

 

I would then follow closely around 1 PM Central when the announcement comes out but try to not pull the trigger until 1:15/ 1:30 when the smoke clears.

CURRENTLY the market is expecting no change in rates. Language will be watched closely.

 

This is of course just my personal preferences and every trader is different.

 

Take notes after the trading session so you can look back and refer the next FOMC meeting….

 

Below are some additional tips/observations I have taken notes of for myself:

 

·    Reduce trading size

 

·    Be extra picky = no trade is better than a bad trade

 

·    Choose entry points wisely. Look at longer time frame support and resistance for entry. Take the approach of entering at points where you normally would have placed protective stops. Example, trader x looking to go long the mini SP at 4425.00 with a stop at 4419.00, instead “stretch the price bands” due to volatility and place an entry order to buy at 4419.75 and place a stop a few points below in this hypothetical example ( consider current volatility along with support and resistance levels).

 

·    Expect the higher volatility during and right after the announcement

 

·    Expect to see some “vacuum” ( low volume, big zigzags) right before the number.

·    Consider using automated stops and limits attached to your entry order as the market can move very fast at times.

 

·    Know what the market was expecting, learn what came out and observe market reaction for clues

 

·    The rate announcement comes out exactly at 1 PM central. As of this morning there is a 98% chance of no change in rates.

 

·    Traders will pay EXTRA attention to the language and the Q&A which starts at 1:30 PM Central

 

·    Be patient and be disciplined

 

·    If in doubt, stay out!!

 

 

 

 

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Spring has Sprung ! on the last day of winter, thoughts on this weeks Fed meeting + Levels for March 19th

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Spring has Sprung ! on the last day of winter, thoughts on this weeks Fed meeting:

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

This week, the biggest takeaways that will impact equity direction and prices will be in the form of FOMC Rates.. The post release discussion will be the more meaningful trading part of the day. The expectation of a zero rate change is nearly 100 % based on the CME FedWatch tool The market has discounted this result. a surprise would literally Shock the market. This FED’s ongoing call for transparency truly would set a rate change now on an equity destruction path is they were to raise rates given the relatively inflationary data releases since the last FOMC meeting. if you would like to geek out like i do on research, here is an interesting discussion The Fed – Macroeconomic news and stock prices over the FOMC cycle (federalreserve.gov) from the FRB , I bit dated but still relative to the current environment as it relaters to Data and how the Fed rates individual data releases in importance and the relative impact these data sets may have on Equity prices 100 being the most important.

 

 

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Weekly Newsletter: Understanding Price Banding, May Bean Oil Outlook and Automated Gold System

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1186

In this issue:
  •  Important Notices – FOMC Next Week
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Understanding Price Limits and Banding
  • Hot Market of the Week – May Bean Oil
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Gold Swing System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices –

  • FOMC Meeting next week. Announcement on Wednesday.
  • Light data most of the week. Housing sales
  • Very few earnings
  • June is front month for indices, currencies and financials.: M = June
  • USA is on daylight savings time – most international countries have NOT changed yet.

 

 

Trading Resource of the Week : What are Price Limits and Price Banding? by CMEgroup.com

As a trader, you want to know that there are mechanisms in place to ensure an orderly market. A regulated marketplace like CME Group provides this order by setting price limits and price banding.
Price Limits
Price limits are the maximum price range permitted for a futures contract in each trading session. These price limits are measured in ticks and vary from product to product. When markets hit the price limit, different actions occur depending on the product being traded. Some markets may temporarily halt until price limits can be expanded or trading may be stopped for the day based on regulatory rules. Different futures contracts will have different price limit rules; i.e. Equity Index futures have different rules than Agricultural futures.
Example
Equity Indexes futures have a three level expansion: 7%, 13% and 20% to the downside, and a 7% limit up and down in overnight trading.
When price reaches any of those levels the market will go limit up or limit down.
Calculating Price Limits
Price limits are re-calculated daily and remain in effect for all trading days except in certain physically-deliverable markets, where price limits are lifted prior to expiration so that futures prices are not prevented from converging on prices for the underlying commodity.
Typically, Agricultural futures will go limit up or down most often compared to Equity Index futures which very rarely if ever go limit up or down. When trading a specific product, it is important to be aware of price limits and the mechanisms that occur when limits are hit. Traders also know that it is possible for limits to be reached for more than one session in a row, however the expansion of limit thresholds over the last few years have reduced this occurrence.
Price Banding
Price banding is a similar mechanism which subjects all orders to price validation and rejects orders outside the given band to maintain orderly markets. Bands are calculated dynamically for each product based on the last price, plus or minus a fixed band value. Thus, if markets quickly move in one direction, the price bands dynamically adjust to accommodate new trading ranges.
Conclusion
The rules for each market can be found on cmegroup.com.
It is important to note that traders can place trades outside the daily price limits. These trades will be executed when price limits and price bands move within the specified range. So, traders still have the ability to place good-til-canceled or good-til-date orders inside and outside daily price limits.
In the last few years there are fewer and fewer times that markets will actually go limit up or down, but it is important to be aware of these pricing rules when you trade.
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  • Hot Market of the Week – May Bean Oil
Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
May Bean Oil
The rally in May soybean oil accelerated to its second upside PriceCount objective and now the chart is correcting. At this point, IF you can resume the rally with new sustained highs, the third count would project a possible run to the 50.87 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
Spartan Gold
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Triple Witching Tomorrow + Futures trading Levels for March 15th

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Stock Index March contracts (i.e., the E-mini and Micro S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000.) expire Friday, March15th (8:30 A.M., Central Time). At that point, trading in these contracts halts. Stock index futures are CASH SETTLED contracts. If you hold any December futures contracts through 8:30 A.M., Central Time on Friday, Mar. 15th, they will be offset with the cash settlement price, as set by the exchange.

FRONT MONTH IS NOW JUNE , the symbol is M24, example for mini SP is ESM24

 Monday, March 18th is Last Trading Day for December currency futures. It is of the utmost importance for currency traders to exit all March futures contracts by Friday, March 15th and to start trading the June futures. Currency futures are DELIVERABLE contracts.

The month code for June is ‘M.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

 

 

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Watch video below on how to rollover from March to June contracts if you are a stock index trader on our E-Futures Platform!

 

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The Best $5 and 5 Daily Minutes You Can Invest in Your Trading!

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Today’s CPI report, market action and looking back at my notes from previous CPI trading days encouraged me to share the below:

Maintaining a trading journal is a critical practice for any trader who aims to achieve long-term success in the markets. This meticulous record-keeping serves several vital functions that contribute to a trader’s development and strategy refinement.

Self-Reflection and Accountability: A trading journal fosters a habit of self-reflection. By documenting the details of each trade, including the rationale behind entry and exit points, traders can review their decisions objectively. This process encourages accountability and helps traders to recognize patterns in their trading behavior, both successful and detrimental.

Strategy Optimization: Over time, a trading journal becomes a valuable data repository that traders can analyze to fine-tune their strategies. By identifying what works and what doesn’t, traders can make informed adjustments to their approach, discard ineffective methods, and capitalize on strategies that yield positive outcomes.

Emotional Regulation: Trading can be an emotional endeavor, and a journal can act as a stabilizing force. By committing to a disciplined recording of trades, traders can distance themselves from the emotional highs and lows of market volatility. This emotional detachment is crucial for making rational, data-driven decisions.

Performance Tracking: A trading journal enables traders to track their performance over time. It provides a clear picture of profit and loss, helping traders to assess their financial progress and set realistic goals for future trades.

Learning Tool: For novice traders, a journal is an invaluable learning tool. It allows them to learn from their mistakes and successes, accelerating their journey towards becoming proficient traders.

In essence, a trading journal is more than just a record of transactions; it is a trader’s roadmap to continuous improvement and strategic mastery. It is an indispensable tool for anyone serious about excelling in the dynamic world of trading.

 

 

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Watch video below on how to rollover from March to June contracts if you are a stock index trader on our E-Futures Platform!

 

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Rollover, CPI & Futures Trading Levels for 03.12.24

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CPI Tomorrow – Trade June ES/NQ/YM and MICROS

by John Thorpe, Senior Broker

 

For all of you index traders, you may have noticed the shrinking Open Interest and Volume in the March contracts. It’s that time when volume shifts to the next quarterly expiration contract. June! the symbol is M.

March volume will be drying up quickly, don’t get stuck Friday morning with a March contract at the crack of dawn when the carousel stops. Start trading the June contract today!

According to Bloomberg, the S&P 500 has averaged an 0.8% move on CPI days over the past six months

Today, stocks are sideways, the dollar and gold are both up marginally as investors nervously await tomorrows 7:30 a.m. CDT Consumer Price Index release.

Last Month, on Feb 13th stocks slid sharply following the release and Treasury yields surged higher when a surprise CPI number, an Increase of 0.3% in January, crossed the newswires. Housing costs accounted for much of the price rise.

Overall prices are expected to rise 0.4% percent after increasing 0.3% percent in January. Annual rates, which in January were 3.1% percent overall and 3.9% percent for the core, are expected at 3.1% and 3.7% percent respectively. Per econoday.

 

 

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Watch video below on how to rollover from March to June contracts if you are a stock index trader on our E-Futures Platform!

 

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Weekly Newsletter: Understanding Open Interest, May Wheat Outlook and Automated System of the Week

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1185

In this issue:
  • Important Notices – Change Your Clocks!
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Trade Alerts Via Email/Text
  • Hot Market of the Week – May Wheat
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – MidCap SP Swing System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices –

  • FED Blackout Period Begins Sat. 9th, lasts for 9 business days
  • A smattering of earnings. Mostly Microcap to Midcap: Adobe Reports
  • Tuesday and Thursday Data: CPI, Jobless claim , Retail sales and PPI
  • Begin Trading June indices if you haven’t already: M = June
  • Spring your Clocks forward for those countries that subscribe to Daylight Savings. 

 

 

Trading Resource of the Week : Understanding Open Interest by CMEgroup.com

Understanding Open Interest
Open interest is the total number of futures contracts held by market participants at the end of the trading day. It is used as an indicator to determine market sentiment and the strength behind price trends.
Unlike the total issued shares of a company, which typically remain constant, the number of outstanding futures contracts varies from day to day.
Open interest is calculated by adding all the contracts from opened trades and subtracting the contracts when a trade is closed.
For example, Sharon, Cynthia and Kurt are trading the same futures contract. If Sharon buys one contract to enter a long trade, open interest increases by one. Cynthia also goes long and buys six contracts, thereby increasing open interest to seven. If Kurt decides to short the market and sells three contracts, open interest again increases to 10.
Open interest would remain at 10 until the traders exit their positions, at which point open interest declines. For example, open interest declines to nine when Sharon sells one contract. When Kurt decides to exit his position, he buys back his three contracts and brings open interest down to six. At this point, until Cynthia decides to sell her six contracts, open interest will remain constant at six.
Open interest and volume are related concepts, one key difference is that volume counts all contracts that have been traded, while open interest is a total of contracts that remain open in the market.
Traders can think of open interest as the cash flowing to the market. As open interest increases, more money is moving into the futures contract and as open interest declines money is moving out of the futures contract.
CME Group products with the largest open interest include Eurodollars, Treasuries and stock index futures.
Open Interest Analysis
Analysts typically use open interest to confirm the strength of a trend. Increasing open interest is typically a confirmation of the trend whereas decreasing open interest can be a signal that the trend is losing strength.
The idea is that traders are supporting the trend by entering the market that increases the open interest. As traders lose faith in the trend they exit the market and open interest declines.
Open interest data is published at the end of each day. Additionally, every Friday afternoon, the CFTC publishes a report called the Commitment of Traders.
This report details open interest from different classes of market participants and whether they are holding a long or short position. This breakdown offers valuable insights into what producers, merchants, processors, users, swap dealers and money managers are doing in the market for a futures contract.
Open interest is one variable that many futures traders use in their analysis of the markets used in conjunction with other analysis to support trade decisions. Large changes in open interest can be an indicator when certain participants are entering or leaving the market and may give clues to market direction.
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  • Hot Market of the Week – May Wheat
Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
May Wheat
May wheat in Chicago broke down into a new contract low yesterday where the chart satisfied its third downside PriceCount objective. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade, at least. At this point, IF you can sustain further weakness, we are left with the low percentage fourth objective to aim for around $4.20.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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NFP Tomorrow, Bitcoin Futures+ Futures Trading Levels for 03.08.24

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NFP Tomorrow.

Non Farm payrolls – market moving report.

I personally like to be out few minutes before the report and look to get back in after the “smoke clears”.

I know some traders who try to play the extremes by placing buy orders on the lower bands and/or sell orders on the upper bands and attach automated brackets to these orders, trying to take advantage of the fast market moves.

Refer back to your journal and keep notes.

 

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