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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!

Futures Trading Levels, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Speaks on Monday

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Wishing everyone a nice weekend.

Below is a daily chart of the mini SP 500.

We had good volume over last few days and the key level to watch early next week is 1290- 1292.

If you like to view my INTRADAY charts live with my trading signals for mini SP 500, Euro Currency and Crude Oil, sign up at:

Cannon Trading Company Futures Trading Webinar.

Daily mini S&P trading chart screenshot from today June 3rd, 2011

Stock futures trading chart levels for Friday June 3rd, 2011 Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Speaks on Monday”

Futures Trading Levels, Possible S&P Mini June Volatility

Posted on by Ilan

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June started out with a strong sell off, higher volatility and higher volume than we have seen in a while….if the first day is any sign, then we are in for a volatile month!

Below is a daily chart of Mini Russell 2000 for your review.

Daily Mini Russell 2000 trading chart screenshot from today June 1st, 2011

Stock futures trading chart levels for Wednesday June 1st, 2011

Also a good article I wrote a few years back entitled “Survival Day Trading” is available at the Cannon Trading Futures Trading Newsletter. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Possible S&P Mini June Volatility”

Futures Trading Levels, Change of Month and Change of Contracts

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Wishing everyone a great trading month in June!

Please keep in mind that we are now trading SEPTEMBER BONDS, SEPT. TEN YEARS and other financials.

Also we are now trading AUGUST GOLD.

We will be rolling currencies and indices next Thursday, June the 9th. if you have any questions, please contact your broker. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Change of Month and Change of Contracts”

Futures Trading Levels, We Invite You to Try Our Live Charts Service

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Wishing all of you a nice, long Memorial Day Weekend! See you Tuesday.

Holiday Hours

or visit the CME group website.

Your GPS to the Futures Market

We invite you to a free two week trial of our Real-Time Day Trading Signal Service, a streaming visual of trading signals overlaid on live charts of three key markets: the E-Mini S&P 500, Crude Oil, and the Euro.

1.) Live charts with trading signals

2.) Trade management commentary by Ilan Levy-Mayer, Vice President of Cannon Trading and President / AP of LEVEX Capital Management Inc., a registered commodity trading advisor, who explains his response to the trade signals during periods of high market volatility. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, We Invite You to Try Our Live Charts Service”

Futures Trading Levels, Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Posted on by Ilan

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Memorial Day trading hours click here:

Holiday Hours

or visit the CME group website and schedule

Real-Time Day Trading Signal Service
Your GPS to the Futures Market

We invite you to a free two week trial of our Real-Time Day Trading Signal Service, a streaming visual of trading signals overlaid on live charts of three key markets: the E-Mini S&P 500, Crude Oil, and the Euro.

1.) Live charts with trading signals

2.) Trade management commentary by Ilan Levy-Mayer, Vice President of Cannon Trading and President / AP of LEVEX Capital Management Inc., a registered commodity trading advisor, who explains his response to the trade signals during periods of high market volatility.


Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Memorial Day Weekend Hours”

Futures Trading Levels, Slow Buying Equates to Downward Pressure

Posted on by Ilan

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Interesting price action in stock index futures today. We made a recent low overnight, bounced nicely through out the session but then sold off during the last 20 minutes or so. For me that is a sign that there is not enough fresh buying still and pressure is still favoring the downside with 1292 as the next target. HOWEVER, if buyers can push above 1327 it will change the picture and require a re-evaluation of the market.

Daily mini SP 500 chart for your review below: Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Slow Buying Equates to Downward Pressure”

Futures Trading Levels, Market Consolidation and Crude Oil Inventories

Posted on by Ilan

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Yesterday I wrote:

“If we break todays low of 1310.75, I will favor a move down to 1290. On the other hand if we can hold this level, we may see a bounce to 1326”.

Well…..we had an inside day trading within the range of the previous day, that means market took a bit to consolidate before deciding on the next leg. The Million $$ question is which way…..so far we have been making lower lows and lower highs over the past couple of weeks

Daily chart of Mini SP 500 along with some levels to be aware of, for your review below: Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Market Consolidation and Crude Oil Inventories”

Futures Trading Levels, Economic Reports Resume Today

Posted on by Ilan

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Daily chart of mini SP 500 below.

If we break todays low of 1310.75, I will favor a move down to 1290. On the other hand if we can hold this level, we may see a bounce to 1326. Chart for your review below: Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Economic Reports Resume Today”

Futures Trading Levels, Our Daily Web Service Webinar as an Educational Tool

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As I mentioned before, I hold a daily service where I share my intraday charts in real time with my indicators, set ups and much more.

If you are interested to see what it looks like, you can now scroll or watch the entire 30 minutes video below from a trading session of Thursday May 19th. I hope it provides a better example of what the service is and if interested, you can sign up for a free trial.

Free trial of the Live Web Trading Webinar.

Click here to watch the 30 minute video.

Have a great weekend!! Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Our Daily Web Service Webinar as an Educational Tool”

Futures Trading Levels, Watch For Expiring Indices Tomorrow

Posted on by Ilan

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Buy signal from yesterday morning reached first target of 1341.70 and we closed right around this level.

Will be interesting to see if we will continue to 1353 or is this the extent of the bounce…time will tell! Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Watch For Expiring Indices Tomorrow”

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.