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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!

Big day on the last trading day of the month tomorrow! 11.30.2016

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In today’s blog, note about tomorrow’s full day of reports, changes to Russell contract size, reminder of current front months

Dear Traders,

Looking at the schedule for tomorrow – BIG day ahead.

We have OPEC, Crude Oil report, Beige book, ADP employment report, CPI and much more.

Check the calendar on section 3 of this blog. Set alarms. Know which reports affect the markets you trade so you don’t get caught in one of those moments where you yell ” What the heck just happened??”

Effective on trade date Monday, December 5th,  ICE Futures US will change the contract size for mini Russell 2000:

Mini Russell 2000 used to be that one point  was $100 or 1 tick was $10. As of next Monday, one point will be worth $50 and each tick will be $5.

Assigned Deliveries can be a very costly process to try and reverse…..make sure you are trading the correct months:

  • Front month for Gold is February.
  • Silver front month is March.
  • Front month for most grains is March.
  • Crude oil and Natural gas are January.

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Monthly Chart of Dow Jones Industrial 11-23-2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Wednesday November 23, 2016

Greetings!

Dear Traders,

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Stocks continue to make all time highs….MONTHLY chart of the Dow Jones Industrial for your review below:

Dow Jones Industrial Chart

On a different note, please review Thanksgiving holiday trading schedule:

Thanksgiving Holiday Trading Schedule

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Free Futures Trading Tools November 17th 2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Thursday November 17, 2016

Greetings!

Front month for crude oil futures as of tomorrow is January 2017!

Tomorrow we have natural Gas numbers at 9:30 AM Central to perhaps give us a clue if short term bottom is in Nat Gas or not….

Check out some of the free trading tools we have to offer! Continue reading “Free Futures Trading Tools November 17th 2016”

Accept a losing day and you will increase your winning ratio…..11.16.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Wednesday November 16, 2016

Greetings!

So I was trying to think of a valuable advice I can provide you as volatility increased quite a bit the last few weeks and I think it will remain higher than average for a while as we are facing quite a bit of uncertainty. This is what I came up with:

So many times as a broker I see clients who know how to make money…I see it in the daily statements, good winning %, and consistent profits UNTIL….something happens.

Either the client who is normally a day-trader decides to carry his/hers losing position and make it into a swing trade…..OR the trader is down and refuses to accept the fact it may be a losing day and decides to double down and get more aggressive because if this trade is a winner he will have another winning day….the examples go on and no I am not referring to anyone specific although many of you probably think I am talking about them.

I have done it before as a trader. It is the inability to accept a loss that creates this snow ball.

I am not a psychologist nor a professional writer (English is my second language if you did not tell by now (-:

What I am hoping for is that by writing this I may help the “good voice” inside your head that tells you DONT double down OR just keep the stop, win over that bad voice that is whispering to you to go ahead and reverse the position and double it when it is clearly not in your game plan…Trading is tough mentally, financially and emotionally, help yourself be a better trader by being a more disciplined trader.

Last but not least, do NOT enter a trade with the thought of let me get in and see how it goes…Risk levels, potential targets, game plan…should all be there BEFORE you enter the trade! Continue reading “Accept a losing day and you will increase your winning ratio…..11.16.2016”

Chart Patterns 11.10.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Friday November 11, 2016

Greetings!

Before Your next Trade, learn to recognize charts and patterns!

Learning the different types of charts and patterns will be another arsenal in your Trading Tools!

Continue reading “Chart Patterns 11.10.2016”

No Trade is Better Than a Bad Trade 11.10.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Thursday November 10, 2016

Greetings!

Wow! What a volatile 24 hours we had across many markets. Mini Nasdaq limit down at one time, Mexican Peso down 11% at one point, bonds saw a 6 point swing, Dow had a range of over1100 points!! This one will definitely go down in the history books of trading….

What’s next?

Expect volatility and uncertainty to remain although not to this extent. Go back in your notes, research some volatile trading periods and adjust your trading accordingly and last but not least, remember that “No trade is better than a BAD trade”.

Continue reading “No Trade is Better Than a Bad Trade 11.10.2016”

Elections and the Markets 11.08.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Tuesday November 08, 2016

Greetings!

From our friends at: www.TradeTheNews.com

Elections and Margins note:

With elections taking place, most of our FCMs ( clearing firms) raised the daytrading margins to either 50% or 100% of the overnight level.

This is currently not affecting Transact and Shogun users.

An example may be that you could normally day trade crude oil with $800 per contract but for Tonight through Wednesday morning you will need either full margin in the amount of approximately $4,000 or 50% which will be $2,000.

Not all software and clearing houses did so but we recommend you contact your broker to find out exactly what your margins are set at. This is a temporary increase ahead of anticipated volatility.

In my opinion this will help you protect yourself just as much as it does the firm….

On a different note, nice educational video by my colleague Joe Easton on triangles and chart formations at:

https://vimeo.com/190261629

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Managed Futures, Trading Systems and More! An excellent video 10.26.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Wednesday October 26, 2016

Greetings!

Continuing with our educational videos, this time a great introductory video into managed systems, trading systems and alternative investments in general when it comes to futures trading. https://vimeo.com/184390982

Continue reading “Managed Futures, Trading Systems and More! An excellent video 10.26.2016”

Future Spreads 10.21.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Friday October 21, 2016

Greetings!

ECB was almost a none event today with minor moves in the markets ( except an erratic and indecisive treasury sector)

Natural gas report came out and prices ended up pretty much where it was before the report…..

A good article about futures spreads available for your trading education.

Another thought for you day traders out there – have you ever considered trading ES vs NQ?
NQ vs YM? etc. instead of just taking an outright position? Continue reading “Future Spreads 10.21.2016”

What’s Your Trading Blood Type? 9.23.2016

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1. Market Commentary
2. Futures Support and Resistance Levels – S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, Dollar Index
3. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Gold, Euro, Crude Oil, T-Bonds
4. Commodities Support and Resistance Levels – Corn, Wheat, Beans, Silver
5. Futures Economic Reports for Friday September 23, 2016

Greetings!

What’s your trading blood Type?

This article was published by the Stocks, Futures, & Options Magazine in June, 2004 and was written by our VP, Ilan Levy-Mayer. We think this article is timeless and whether you are beginner or advanced trader, you will enjoy it.

Perhaps the greatest luxury I have in this business is the ability to observe the experiences of many traders with different personalities, life schedules and risk capital, each trading in a variety of markets. What most astute brokers realize is that, over time, as some individuals prematurely exit winners while others desperately cling to losers, it becomes quite possible to match different “blood types” of those traders with their correct “trading diets.” Clearly, we’re not talking the medical blood type here, but in the figurative sense it makes the right point. With practice, it’s not too hard to determine blood types (type of trading best suited to the individual) based on the personality of the trader, and then prescribe a diet based on that individual trader’s capital, experience, risk profile and schedule.

Discovering Your Blood Type and Trading Diet

Just like a diet, where there is no right plan for everyone, in trading there is no single plan for all traders. Before deciding whether to “cut out the carbs,” “add more fiber,” or simply avoid certain markets, do some self-assessment, starting with personality. For example, are you hesitant or impulsive? Patient or short-tempered? Identify strengths and weaknesses, and then let someone close to you help pinpoint those personality pros and cons. Have a tough skin; it’s for your own good.  Please fill out the form below to download the “What’s Your Trading Blood Type” PDF.

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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.