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As a high risk trading type, futures trading is not for someone who is faint-hearted. Though there are a number of different ways of investing in futures , it is important to stick to what you know. Treading into unknown waters is not something that you should do when dealing in futures.

From managing margins to ordering trades to doing market analysis and more if you want to, you can do that all by yourself – but you may betaking double the risk. Therefore, when trading in futures, it may be better to seek advice from a professional trader.

Professional trading experts at Cannon Trading can help you with your futures trading. We are also there to keep you updated with the latest on futures trading and market news. All the news and latest articles on futures trading are published on our site under the category Archive Futures Trading News, which you are currently browsing through. Read more and the latest here and keep updated.

Webinar Invite + Levels & Economic Reports for September 28th 2017

Posted on by Ilan

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Please register for “How Market Profile changed the way volume is analyzed daily by institutional traders” on Oct 3, 2017 1:00 PM PDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3635216724538295298 

Join us for a 60 -minute webinar on Tuesday October 3rd at 3:00 P.M., Central Time.

Steve Dahl of TASMarketProfile will review:

  1. How Market Profile changed the way volume is analyzed daily by institutional traders.
  2. How to identify high-probability setups and attractive risk/reward trades.
  3. How to filter through market noise and pinpoint fast-moving breakout moves.

Don’t wait, seats are limited. 

BONUS: Attendees get TAS Fast Track Market Profile Video Course 100% FREE! (a $97 value)

Reserve Your Seat Now!

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Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for September 27th 2017

Posted on by Ilan

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Fed Takes Lead in Unwinding Quantitative Easing

  • By Bluford Putnam

The Fed will likely slash its balance sheet by 2023 to 12-1/2 percent of GDP, but will the Bank of Japan follow suit in unwinding its quantitative easing?

Watch video here: 

http://www.cmegroup.com/education/featured-reports/fed-takes-lead-in-unwinding-quantitative-easing.html

Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for September 27th 2017”

World Cup Championship + Levels & Economic Reports for September 26th 2017

Posted on by Ilan

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The World Cup Championship of Futures Trading is proud to announce
The Q4 Equity Index Futures Trading Championship.

This is a Real Time, Real Money Event Featuring CME Group® Equity Index Futures & Options Products including:

     E-Mini Russell 2000
E-Mini S&P 500
E-Mini NASDAQ100
E-Mini Dow
NIKKEI 225 and more…

For more details please click here: https://www.cannontrading.com/tools/worldcup

Futures and forex trading is not suitable for all investors, and involves risk of loss. Futures are a leverage instrument, and because only a percentage of a contract’s value is required to trade, it is possible to lose more than the amount of money initially deposited for a futures product. CME Group is the trademark of CME Group, Inc. The Globe logo is a trademark of Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Continue reading “World Cup Championship + Levels & Economic Reports for September 26th 2017”

Auto Trading Systems and Levels for 9.20.2017

Posted on by Ilan

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Front month for crude oil futures is now November(X).

Currencies, Stock Indices, Metals(call your broker for liquid Platinum contract months), Financials are all the December contract. Z= December.

An excellent read from the Wall St. Journal:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-tolerance-for-investment-risk-is-probably-not-what-you-think-1505096160?mg=prod/accounts-wsj

And last but not least, have you explored our menu of automated trading systems?

look at live results, back test results, filter out by markets, strategy and MUCH more. Start exploring here.

Continue reading “Auto Trading Systems and Levels for 9.20.2017”

Gold Outlook and Levels 9.19.2017

Posted on by Ilan

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Front month for crude oil futures is now November.

The October crude oil is going into delivery so be aware and start trading the November contract. ( X= November)

Currencies, Stock Indices, metals, financials are all December contract. Z= December.

We are here to help. If you are not sure what month to trade or just need someone to talk about the markets, give us a call or reach out to us via the web.

Futures trading is not easy, no need for you to trade all alone. use us and our combined resources and experience.

On a different note, you can read my latest speculation regarding gold futures at:

https://www.equities.com/news/gold-prices-moving-higher-or-taking-a-break

Continue reading “Gold Outlook and Levels 9.19.2017”

Traders Interviews + Levels for 9.14.17

Posted on by Ilan

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Visit our Traders Interview page with some good insight after talking to more than a few traders:

https://www.cannontrading.com/traders-interview/

Crude Inventories, Unemployment report, Support & Resistance Levels 9.13.2017

Posted on by Ilan

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Crude Inventories, Unemployment report, Housing Starts are just a few of the market moving reports we have on weekly basis

The financial market’s volatility attracts many to follow and trade economic events and use this volatility to try and generate profit. Unfortunately, trading isn’t easy. Starting from planning and preparing all the way through the releases, analyzing and trading economic events involves many steps. That is why we at Cannon Trading pick this content for you prepared by BetterTrader.Co

Download this 26 page PDF report, The essential guide to trading economic reports, instantly.

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Rollover notice, Grain Report Video Outlook + Levels for 9.12.17

Posted on by Ilan

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Please be advised of these CME key margin changes:

ES, $4620 –> $4950

NQ, $4290–> $4950

RTY (emini Russell on CME), $2,750 –> $3025

SI, $5400 –> $5900

HG, $2750 –> $3150

Front month for e-minis, gold, silver, bonds is December.

VIDEO: Industry experts preview the September 12th Crop Production report focusing in on the Agricultural Markets. Watch video here.

Continue reading “Rollover notice, Grain Report Video Outlook + Levels for 9.12.17”

Rollover notice, Gold Chart and Commentary + Levels for Friday 9.8.17

Posted on by Ilan

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Gold is making a move and Rollover day!

Rollover Notice:

Rollover Notice for Stock Index Futures

Important Notice: For those of you trading any stock index futures contracts, i.e., the E-mini S&P, E-mini NASDAQ, E-mini Dow Jones etc., it is extremely important to remember that we are now rolling over and trading the December contract.

Starting Sept. 8th, the December 2017 futures contracts will be the front month contracts. It is recommended that all new positions be placed in the December 2017 contract as of September 8th. Volume in the Sept. 2017 contracts will begin to drop off until its expiration on Friday Sept. 15th.

The month code for December is Z7.

Traders with electronic trading software should make sure that defaults reflect the proper contract as of Friday morning.

Please close any open June Currency positions by the close on Friday the 15th.

Gold chart and commentary:

Many analysts see a major shift happening in the gold market with gold advancing and holding rather comfortably above a key psychological level of $1,300.00 an ounce

Continue reading “Rollover notice, Gold Chart and Commentary + Levels for Friday 9.8.17”

Guide to Choosing a Broker + Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for Sept. 7th 2017

Posted on by Ilan

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A good piece, worth reading if you are in the stage of looking for a commodity broker for your new trading account or NOT happy with your current one and considering switching…..

How do futures traders go about selecting a futures broker they can be happy with? 

By John Thorpe Senior Broker with Cannon Trading

  1. History

A futures trader should find considerable comfort in doing business with a firm that is sound from a regulatory perspective. The Futures trader should ask for the regulatory history of both the firm and the Individual Registered Representative.

There would be a few red flags: 1) The firm is too new to have a history;  2) Several financial settlements in the past are assessed to the Firm; 3) Disciplinary actions have been taken against an Individual Registered Representative.

  1. Availability

Another aspect that a firm should exhibit to a potential futures trading client is the availability of the Individual Registered Representative or the trading staff. Is the individual available while you have market risk?  Is the Trading desk available while the markets are open?

  1. Knowledge

Continue reading “Guide to Choosing a Broker + Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for Sept. 7th 2017”

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.