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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.

Diversify with Automated Futures Systems & Support and Resistance Levels 8.27.2021

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Looking to diversify your own trading?
Perhaps you don’t have enough time to trade on your own?
Explore the below featured trading systems you can auto trade with Cannon.
Featured Systems
View all systems and more information HERE.
The following rankings are based on actual results with commissions and monthly vendor fees included.
Profit and Loss as shown below is not necessarily representative of a single account, but is a compilation of several accounts over time, and is based on the physical trade ticket. Past performance may not be necessarily indicative of future results. Results are based on actual trades with commissions, monthly vendor fees, and exchange/nfa fees included. Broker tracks only actual trading and key punches in trade data from trading ticket on a daily basis. So long as there is at least 1 contract by a client auto-trading system broker has ability to track. The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial and may not be suitable for all investors.

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

8-27-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Ranking Market Events and Support & Resistance Levels 8.26.2021

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Trading 101: Ranking Market Events ( knowing what you don’t know…)

by: Cannon Trading Staff
Every trader has done it. You’ve done it, your friends have done it, even your broker has done it at one point early in their career.
Here’s the scenario:
You’ve finally finished your futures education at Cannon Trading Company. You’ve done you’re homework on stops, limits, indicators and price movements for the market you’re trading. You’re ready to go, you enter your limit order and you wait.
**DING**
You get filled. Your heart rate picks up, a wry smile crosses your face and you begin to imagine the possibilities of the one trade you’re in: How much can I make? How much can I lose before it’s too much? You’ve waited through months of technical trading and deep meditation to get here, and now it’s finally paying off with one of your first trades in the live market. Sayonara paper trading; aloha live futures.
Then, all of a sudden, the top of the hour hits and the market starts acting up. It’s getting more volatile and more volatile; it’s picking up speed and taking an unforgiving turn against you. You can’t think straight, all you can think about is your losing position that could get worse and worse as the seconds go by. You race to put in a stop order, but you finally have to settle for a market order just to stop the bleeding. You stare.
**DING**
You’re out of the market. What the hell just happened? You stare at the screen; did your indicators lie to you? Is your system faulty? Did you not listen to your broker? Well, probably not. But you’re down several handles, you’ve lost some money and your pride is aching…

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

8-26-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

How Experienced Brokers can Help You & Your Trading, Live Webinar Invite & Support and Resistance Levels 8.25.2021

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Have you ever wondered about:
  • Order routing?
  • Automated / algo trading?
  • Different trading techniques and strategies?
  • What added-value trading tools can help you?
Well, STOP WONDERING. You can call upon a professional, experienced, Series-3 broker who can access and share all the information above and more – utilizing our firm’s cumulative experience in futures trading: over 30 years!
Fill out your Trader’s Profile ask any question you like receive an optional free consultation.
LIVE WEBINAR: Cannon Trading and CME Group invite you to attend an online event on Monday, August 30, to learn more about Micro Treasury Yield futures, a streamlined approach to trading US treasury benchmark rates launching on August 30.
Join us for a conversation with Craig Bewick, Senior Director of Client Development and Sales, to discuss the contract specs in greater detail. Traded in yield, the contracts directly reference the most recently auctioned Treasury securities at key tenor points across the curve. Cash-settled and available on four key tenors, Micro Treasury Yield futures offer exposure to on-the-run Treasury yields plus the precision of a smaller contract.
Craig Bewick is senior director of client development and sales at CME Group. Mr. Bewick has spent 25 years in futures and options markets, starting at CBOT and CME working in risk management, regulatory, technology, product management, and client development. After spending over eight years with WH Trading LLC, he returned to CME Group working to educate and promote futures trading. Mr. Bewick currently writes for InFocus Options Corner.
In This Webinar You Will Learn:
• What is unique about the MICRO rate futures?
• Different ways to trade the new instruments
• Possible spread set ups between the MICRO rates and other products
SPACE is LIMITED, so reserve your space now!
Risk: 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

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

8-25-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Micro Futures and Why Treasury Markets Matter to the Retail Trader & Support and Resistance Levels 8.23.2021

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Micro Futures and Why Treasury Markets Matter to the Retail Trader

By Jim Iuorio
U.S. treasuries are, by far, the largest and most liquid market in the world. In 2020, U.S. treasuries traded over $600 billion in value per day, well above the $450 billion traded in the U.S. stock market. This number is independent of the enormous notional amounts that trade in futures and other interest rates derivative products. The point is that the reach of the treasury market is massive.
Now, combine this fact with one of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in the trading world over the last two years: the growing involvement of the retail trader/investor who is taking a much larger role in managing their own finances and investments. Treasuries are a natural fit for the trader looking for choice in their trading approach.
Up until this point most treasury products were geared toward institutional use. New Micro Treasury futures will open the door for the retail trader and add flexibility for this growing group.

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

8-24-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Weekly Newsletter 1063: Indicator That Can Help you w/ EXITS? & Support and Resistance Levels 8.23.2021

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1063

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Trading Videos 101: Curious on an indicator that can help you with EXITS?

How about using a certain indicator as a trailing stop?
Watch the latest trading videos we have posted and see if you can pick a tip or two on trading smarter!
In this week’s newsletter we are sharing four videos, each a few minutes long. The videos discuss practical tips for trading and sharing our experience with you
  1. Using volume charts along with semi automated exits to day trade the MES ( recent trading example)
  2. One way you can use the Parabolics study ( also known as PSAR) to manage current positions, possibly as a trailing stop
  3. Different ways traders can utilize support and resistance levels in their trading.
  4. Entering trades on a stop, using “price confirmation”.
  5. Utilizing Range Bar charts for shorter term trading as a way to try and filter out some noise.
  6. Using Bollinger Bands as a possible tool for exiting trades

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

08-21-2021

 

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Weekly Levels

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

https://mrci.com

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 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 the NQ/ES & Support and Resistance Levels 8.20.2021

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When markets are moving SO FAST like the NQ/ ES and others have recently, I like using automated stops and limits. One can do so using brackets or even built in strategies where you specify different limits, stops, when to move your stop as a trailing stop and much more.
I know my stomach feels much better when I have stops and limits working in the system working….( also maybe use MICROS for the same reason?)

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

8-20-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Micro Treasury Yield Futures Launch Today & Support and Resistance Levels 8.19.2021

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Micro Treasury Yield futures see strong liquidity on launch day: 2,265 contracts traded
In the first day of trading, Micro Treasury Yield futures saw a warm reception as robust screen liquidity across all tenors enabled active trading, with activity from over a dozen global participants.
  • Total volume reached 2,265 contracts
  • Trades in all four tenors (2y, 5y, 10y, 30y)
  • Open interest reached 246 contracts
  • Resting liquidity extended across all time zones
Quick interesting video:
In this webinar John Seguin will present, “The Logical Approach to Trading”, where he will review the professional trader’s checklist and introduce the Varea Signal Menu and Macrograph. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or novice, his techniques will give you great ideas and tools to use on your journey of becoming a better trader.
By the end of this informative presentation, we hope you will be able to compete with pros and create better trading strategies.
In This Webinar You Will Learn:
o Identify Fair Value
o Recognize Momentum
o Define Risk
o Spot Trend Potential
o Pinpoint Entry Prices (support/resistance)
o Project Profits
SPACE is LIMITED, so reserve your space now!
About John Seguin: John spent years 20 at the Chicago commodity exchanges. In 2002 he finished his career as a broker when electronic trading began to replace trading pits. While servicing institutional traders in the pits of the CBOT and CME, John developed a training program and Macrograph, a unique charting tool. He teaches charting techniques and fundamentals. John publishes daily commodity market updates.
Risk: 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

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

8-19-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Join our Webinar: The Quest to Becoming a Better Trader & Support and Resistance Levels 8.18.2021

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Thu, Aug 19, 2021 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT
Cannon Trading & AlgoReturns.com invites you to attend an online event on Thursday August 19th.
In this webinar John Seguin will present, “The Logical Approach to Trading”, where he will review the professional trader’s checklist and introduce the Varea Signal Menu and Macrograph. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or novice, his techniques will give you great ideas and tools to use on your journey of becoming a better trader.
By the end of this informative presentation, we hope you will be able to compete with pros and create better trading strategies.
In This Webinar You Will Learn:
o Identify Fair Value
o Recognize Momentum
o Define Risk
o Spot Trend Potential
o Pinpoint Entry Prices (support/resistance)
o Project Profits
SPACE is LIMITED, so reserve your space now!
About John Seguin: John spent years 20 at the Chicago commodity exchanges. In 2002 he finished his career as a broker when electronic trading began to replace trading pits. While servicing institutional traders in the pits of the CBOT and CME, John developed a training program and Macrograph, a unique charting tool. He teaches charting techniques and fundamentals. John publishes daily commodity market updates.
Risk: 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

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

8-18-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Webinar Invite: The Quest to Becoming a Better Trader & Support and Resistance Levels 8.17.2021

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Webinar Invite: The Quest to Becoming a Better Trader

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT
Cannon Trading & AlgoReturns.com invites you to attend an online event on Thursday August 19th.
In this webinar John Seguin will present, “The Logical Approach to Trading”, where he will review the professional trader’s checklist and introduce the Varea Signal Menu and Macrograph. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or novice, his techniques will give you great ideas and tools to use on your journey of becoming a better trader.
By the end of this informative presentation, we hope you will be able to compete with pros and create better trading strategies.
In This Webinar You Will Learn:
o Identify Fair Value
o Recognize Momentum
o Define Risk
o Spot Trend Potential
o Pinpoint Entry Prices (support/resistance)
o Project Profits
SPACE is LIMITED, so reserve your space now!
About John Seguin: John spent years 20 at the Chicago commodity exchanges. In 2002 he finished his career as a broker when electronic trading began to replace trading pits. While servicing institutional traders in the pits of the CBOT and CME, John developed a training program and Macrograph, a unique charting tool. He teaches charting techniques and fundamentals. John publishes daily commodity market updates.
Risk: 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

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

8-17-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

Hedging Futures Price Risk Through the Futures Market & Support and Resistance Levels 8.13.2021

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Read this article about hedging using futures and it will provide you an additional perspective regardless if you are a speculator or a hedger.

Hedging Futures Price Risk Through the Futures Market

Written by John Thorpe, Senior Broker
Would you pay $700.00 for a one way airplane ticket between Chicago and Dallas? Economy? How about $650.00 one way between Oakland and Seattle in a middle seat? What if the price of your favorite coffee-chino increased by 50% or even 90%, how much will you be willing to pay to get that same fix? Or would you buy a lesser product? Is it rational we as consumers are forced to change our buying habits due to unexpected price increases?
A jeweler needs to buy resources (platinum, silver, gold, etc.) to make what he is going to sell, even when resources are sparse and costs are high. A farmer may be forced to sell his product when there is an abundance and prices are low. This doesn’t seem fair to the jeweler, who needs his supplies even when their costs skyrocket, or the farmer, who toils through a growing season and takes on the risks of weather, insects, and disease. These prices can fluctuate dramatically on the world market, and yet it is important for sellers to keep their prices a steady as possible to please their customer base. Perhaps where it is most apparent how important these fixed prices are is with your daily cup of coffee. A coffee roaster like Starbucks must try to control the cost of inputs even when the price for raw coffee bean fluctuates, sometimes dramatically, on the world market. If they couldn’t control the cost of the coffee, then you would not be able to depend on your daily $5.00 fix. Even Airlines are subjected to price variability in the form of costs for jet fuel. As fuel costs rise, the ticket price needs to cover the expense, and a rational increase in the price of a coach ticket should be expected; Budget prices no more. Irrational market price moves for the basic inputs of industry are long and storied throughout human history.
All of the above hedge price risk, to try to offset some of that price risk. But where do they begin?
On a different topic, have you looked at some of our automated trading systems recently?
Explore our trading systems center and when ready to consult a broker simply call us at + 1 310 859 9572 or reserve a FREE consultation here.

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

8-13-2021

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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 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 as well as options on futures.

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.