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.
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Unemployment numbers tomorrow will provide some action ahead of the long weekend.
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The slew of reports due tomorrow and Friday, will determine if this market will visit 1093 followed by 1106 or if this is the extend of the bounce. If I had to guess based on the momentum, I would say there is a good chance we will visit the 1100 area but of course this is just a guess….
Daily chart of Mini SP 500 for your review.
Continue reading “Stock Index Futures Start September with a Rally, September 2nd 2010”
Since we start a new month, I thought a monthly chart of SP 500 would be appropriate for longer term view.
My overall stance is leaning towards the bear camp.
I think that 1000-1017 are is very important support and if we break below it can accelerate selling towards 941 level very fast. On the other hand as long as that support holds the market will trade in a wide range between the 1000 level and 1115 area.
Continue reading “September May Provide More Volatility for Futures Market, September 1st 2010”
We have a full day of reports tomorrow, including FOMC MINUTES. that should be a recipe for a much different trading day than we had today.
I would categorize today’s session, as lower volume, lower volatility but yet wide enough ranges on the stock indices to produce different set ups to go with the reversal trend. If I had to guess for tomorrow session, I would guess higher volatility with swings in both direction. Knowing what type of trading day you are in early enough or the type of personality the market is having on any certain trading day is HUGE in my opinion as different types of trading days require different approaches/ methods and trading style.
Continue reading “The Time for Online Futures Trading is Now, August 31st 2010”
We bounced pretty good from major support early this morning. Some levels to pay attention to as we start a new week in the mini Dow chart below. Until then, relax, clear your head from trading, “what you could have done and should have done” etc…..write a journal if needed, learn from mistakes when you can but don’t let negative energy hurt your trading.
Have a great weekend!
Continue reading “Monday Looks Like a Great Day for Online Futures Trading, August 30th, 2010”
Market is showing weakening signs. We need to hold previous lows of 1037 and rally in order to gain any upside momentum. Break of this level can bring 1000.75 much quicker.
I have a feeling traders will have potential for trades on both sides depending on volatility and pre market GDP report tomorrow.
A chart of the SP 500 CASH INDEX for your review below:
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Yesterday I mentioned the following:
Daily chart of the mini Russell, which I consider the leader, for review below. Looks like we may get a test of previous lows and if and then the big question.. do we bounce or do we start a new leg lower:
Well the big question for this point in time is here.. we met the initial target of 1049 and from a technical point of view we are looking at some wide bands. 1049 being pivot line, 1080 being resistance and 1000.75 being major support.
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Yesterday I wrote the following:
“On a different note, I got a blue diamond for tomorrow’s session which can mean potential up day if the futures market can break above 1083.00 or….continued decline if it fails to gain some upside momentum. Well the market broke 1083 overnight and continued as high as 1098 which is right above the nearest FIB level.”
What’s next one might ask? If we can hold 1078 then there is more upside potential, if we break down below 1078, my guess is we will resume selling pressure. Daily chart for review below:
