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Category: Futures Trading

Futures trading is done by two main parties, one of which is the hedger and the other one is the speculator. Where a speculator is there to trade for either their own accounts or that of their clients, a hedger always uses futures as a possible protection from losses. Hedgers can also be described as individuals or business owners who are more risk averse. Speculators and hedgers are likely to benefit from futures trading if the trader has a strong ability to analyze the markets and understands that future behavior. Though futures can behigh risk, they offer an equally high return and are thus very tempting.

In case you are new to futures trading you need to understand how things work. We at Cannon Trading are there to help with your understanding of all the elements of futures trading and also counsel and advise you with the same. Our knowledge base featured on our website, is a store house of information. In order to know every aspect of futures trading, you must read through these articles that have been listed in this category archive. Go through it and get better informed!

Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-17-2011

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily Mini Mini S&P 500 Futures Chart

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Interesting price action today and we closed right at the 1220 level I have been talking about these last few days.

Market closed right on the high and I think that price action on Monday will be very important to watch.

Follow through and a CLOSE above 1220 can open the door for a more significant rally, on the other hand if the market fails against this level and start picking up momentum on the downside, I will get a sell signal.

At this point I am flat and waiting for price action during the day session Monday before deciding which way and if to attack this market. Continue reading “Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-17-2011”

Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-14-2011

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily Mini Mini S&P 500 Futures Chart

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1. Market Commentary

Full day ahead with important economic numbers along with G20 meeting taking place over the weekend. Continue reading “Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-14-2011”

Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-13-2011

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels

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1. Market Commentary

I read the following on the Wall St. blog and thought it is worth sharing:
“S&P 500, With ‘Violence and Passion,’ Soars Right to the Roof of Its Range” – By Steven Russolillo Continue reading “Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-13-2011”

Trading Levels & Economic Reports for 10-12-2011

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In this post:

1. Real-Time Day Trading Signals Service
2. Support and Resistance Levels
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1. Real-Time Day Trading Signals Service

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Day-Trading Tactics for October | Support and Resistance Levels

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily Mini S&P 500 Futures Chart from September 30, 2011
4. Economic Reports

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1. Market Commentary

For October I would like to wish everyone a month full of trading patience, of wise money management, of disciplined trading and “picky” trades.

If you will be able to control yourself and implement what I mentioned above, it should be a successful trading month!

From technical point of view, the market is bearish but not sure if this matters to most of you, since the majority are day-traders by nature, which brings me to another point….

If you are a day-trader who uses very short time frame and quick profits as a trading method, then your risk parameters should be adjusted accordingly. In simple language if you are looking to make 2 points mini SP profit, why risk 10 or more points? Losses are part of trading and I don’t know ANYONE who wins 100% of the time, that means that as a trader you must learn to accept losses and use “makes-sense” money management.

Daily chart of the mini SP 500 for your review below: Continue reading “Day-Trading Tactics for October | Support and Resistance Levels”

The Importance of Underlying Assets in Futures Trading | Support and Resistance Levels

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily S&P 500 Futures Chart
4. Economic Reports
5. Earnings Releases

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1. Market Commentary

I have been talking about the gaps and looking at the pit session SP500 which is the big SP ( each point = $250 versus $50 each point on the mini SP)

Another importance of the big SP or the PIT session, is that it tracks the hours of the cash SP500 index which is the UNDERLYING ASSET the SP and mini SP futures trade on.

Yesterday I wrote the following:

If market has more volume on the buy side, the next target is 1185, on the other hand if volume dries out up in these levels, I will be watching price action around 1149 and 1129 before deciding which way offers better risk/ reward.

Looks like overnight moves overseas brought in more volume on the buy side and we closed one gap and even went higher…..but now we have a gap from today’s session at 1159…..

Hourly chart of SP 500 ( pit session ) for your review below: Continue reading “The Importance of Underlying Assets in Futures Trading | Support and Resistance Levels”

Keeping an Eye on Market Volatility in the Pit S&P | Support and Resistance Levels

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily S&P 500 Futures Chart
4. Economic Reports
5. Earnings Releases

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1. Market Commentary

We closed the first gap on the pit session/ BIG SP as you can see below.

If market has more volume on the buy side, the next target is 1185, on the other hand if volume dries out up in these levels, I will be watching price action around 1149 and 1129 before deciding which way offers better risk/ reward.

At this point, I am neutral and will wait for market to give me some clues before deciding which way to attack.

Daily SP 500 chart for your review below: Continue reading “Keeping an Eye on Market Volatility in the Pit S&P | Support and Resistance Levels”

High Volatility This Week and 8 Steps to Successful Futures Trading | Support and Resistance Levels

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In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. Daily Mini S&P 500 Futures Chart
4. Download “8 Steps to Successful Futures Trading”
5. Economic Reports
6. Earnings Releases

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1. Market Commentary

Wow, what a day in the metals segment and what a week in general. Fits perfectly what I wrote the last few days:

ALWAYS EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! When volatility skyrockets like now, moves become extreme, the speed of the market really picks up and this is when one must adjust their trading size lower to accommodate for the wilder and wider moves.

My 15 min mini SP chart below for your review ,clients who attend my daily live charts program had access to this chart in real-time, along with the signals generated. Continue reading “High Volatility This Week and 8 Steps to Successful Futures Trading | Support and Resistance Levels”

New Margin Requirements US Dollar Index, Continuous Commodity Index, RJ CRB Index

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Please be aware of the following margin requirement changes effective with the opening of business on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 and thereafter. The affected contracts are the US Dollar Index (DX), the Continuous Commodity Index (CI), and the RJ/ CRB Index (CR)

Outright Margin Requirement Changes

Contract New Margin Change
US Dollar Index (DX) 1,500 USD +50 USD
Continuous Commodity Index (CI) 16,000 USD +8,000 USD
RJ/CRB Index (CR) 700 USD +200 USD

New Inter-commodity Spread Credits September 2011

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Effective with the opening of business on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 and thereafter are the following New Inter-commodity Spread Credits.

New Inter-commodity Spread Credits

Commodities Position Spread Credit
AUD/CAD(AS) : AUD/USD(KAU) : USD/CAD(SV) long-short-short (1:1:1) 75%
AUD/USD(KAU) : NZD/USD(ZX) : UAD/NZD(AR) long-short-short (4:1:1) 70%
AUD/USD(KAU) : NZD/USD(KZX) : AUD/NZD(AR) long-short-short (4:2:1) 70%
EUR/USD(KEO) : EUR/CAD(KEP) : USD/CAD(SV) short-long-short (1:2:1) 70%
EUR/USD(KEO) : EUR/GBP(KGB) : GBP/USD(MP) long-short-short (2:1:2) 75%
EUR/JPY(KEJ) : EUR/CHF(KRZ) : CHF/JPY(KZY) long-short-short (4:2:1) 90%
EUR/CHF(KRZ) : GBP/CHF(SS) : EUR/GBP(KGB) long-short-short (2:1:1) 80%
EUR/CHF(KRZ) : USD/CHF(MF) : EUR/USD(KEO) long-short-short (2:1:1) 65%
NZD/USD(KZX) : NZD/USD (ZX) long-short (2:1) 100%
EUR/USD(KEO) : US DOLLAR INDEX(DX) long-long(2:3) 75%

Inter-commodity Spread Credit Changes

Commodities Position New Spread Credit Change
EUR/USD(KEO) : EUR/CAD(KEP) : CAD/USD(KSV) long-short-short (2:1:1) 65% -5%
AUD/CAD(AS) : AUD/USD(KAU) : CAD/USD(KSV) long-short-long (1:3:1) 70% +5%
Russell 1000 Index Mini (RF) : Russell 1000 Index Growth Mini (RG) long-short (1:1) 90% +5%
Russell 1000 Index Growth Mini (RG) : Russell 1000 Index Value Mini (RV) long-short (1:1) 90% +5%
Russell 2000 Index Mini (TF) : Russell 1000 Index Mini (RF) long-short (1:1) 85% +10%
Russell 2000 Index mini (TF) : Russell 1000 Index Growth Mini (RG) long-short (1:1) 80% +10%
Russell 2000 Index Mini (TF) : Russell 1000 Index Value Mini (RV) long-short (1:1) 85% +15%
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.