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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!

Volatility Skyrockets – Futures Markets 1.08.2016

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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 Thursday January 8, 2016

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Volatility is skyrocketing. This is a completely different environment for trading than you were in 3-4 weeks ago. Markets are evolving and you must adapt your trading to changing market conditions.

This is where you find out if the gambler in you is stronger than the trader in you or vise versa…..If the trader is the strong one, you will REDUCE trading size, become extra picky in your entries , perhaps even decide not to trade at certain times….If the gambler is the dominant one…you will find yourself all over the place up huge, down huge and I am sorry to say sooner or later you will blow up…..

Think about it and try help the trader within win over the gambler that resides in the same neighborhood…..

One additional note, dont be GREEDY….set daily profit target and daily loss limit and stick to it. that can be the difference between you surviving to trade another day OR……

On a different note, please pay attention to LIMIT moves and understand what happens when the market is halting at limit levels:
http://www.cmegroup.com/trading/equity-index/price-limit-guide.html 

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Walk Before You Run When Trading Futures 1.05.2016

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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 January 5, 2016

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Hope everyone had a great holiday season and some time off with family and friends. I wish all of you the best in trading in 2016 specifically and in all aspects of life in general.

Great article to start your trading in 2016:

Walk before you run

By Cannon Trading staff

The image of a successful futures trader is that of a lone wolf surveying the landscape looking for an opportunity to attack and seize quick and substantial profits. We all know about the potential for making a fortune in the futures markets. Yet, few do so. Why is that? What are some of the common pitfalls that prevent this dream from becoming a reality for most traders?

One of the most prevalent misconceptions for inexperienced traders is that they believe themselves to be smarter than the rest of the market participants. They under estimate the qualifications and abilities of the rest of the futures markets professionals. This business of trading is dominated by very dedicated, resourceful professionals who have invested lots of time and assets into their pursuit of trading profits. Competing against these seasoned professionals is not impossible but going it alone, especially initially, is usually not the most prudent course of action for new traders.

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New Year’s 2016 Globex & Ice Futures Holiday Schedule 2015 – 2016

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Globex® New Year’s 2016 Holiday Schedule

Equity Products

Thursday, Dec 31

1600 CT / 1700 ET / 2200 UTC – Regular close

Friday, Jan 1

New Years Observed – Globex closed

Sunday, Jan 3

1700 CT / 1800 ET / 2300 UTC – Regular open for trade date Monday, Jan 4

Monday, Jan 4

1600 CT / 1700 ET / 2200 UTC – Regular close

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Futures Trading Levels 12.30.2015

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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 December 30, 2015

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

We hope everyone had a Happy and Safe Holiday.  There will be no market commentary today.

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Futures Trading Algo Systems 12.23.2015

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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 December 23, 2015

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Trading the futures markets using a trading system provides the discipline to overcome the fear and greed that in many cases paralyzes a trader and prevents them from making timely and unbiased decisions. Each order placed is governed by a pre-determined set of rules that does not deviate based on anything other than the market action.

Cannon Trading offers diversified array of completely automated futures trading systems.  These Futures Trading systems are fully-automated trading programs able to execute orders at high-speeds following trading algorithms created by the trading system developer. Here is a link to different futures trading systems Cannon Trading offers: https://www.cannontrading.com/futures_tradingsystems/system_trading

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Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports 12-22-2015

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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 December 22, 2015

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

There will be no market commentary today.

Many ways to trade any market, many ways to lose money in any market and only very few ways to lock in gains. If you need help creating a trading plan, visit our broker assist services.  

Christmas Holiday Globex & Ice Futures Holiday Schedule 2015

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Globex® Christmas Holiday Schedule

Equity Products

Thursday, Dec 24

1215 CT / 1315 ET / 1815 UTC – Early close

Friday, Dec 25

Christmas Day Observed – Globex closed

Sunday, Dec 27

1700 CT / 1800 ET / 2300 UTC – Regular open for trade date Monday, Dec 28

Monday, Dec 28

1600 CT / 1700 ET / 2200 UTC – Regular close

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When You’re Crying…You Should Be Buying

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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 December 18, 2015

 

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Here is some futures market insight from a new member on our team but seasoned Broker, Steve Nimerov:

“Sell the rumor….Buy the fact’

Or:

“When you’re crying…You should be buying”

Some of the oldest adages,in Futures trading psychology,might sound flippant

or too simple to acknowledge,such as the header to this blog as stated above,but

are actually rooted in time worn lessons learned.Such was the early panic in the grains

and soy market,early this morning.A perfect storm of bearish news came streaming

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Futures Market Trading Tip from Senior Broker Joe Easton 12.17.2015

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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 December 17, 2015

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Here is some futures market insight from our Senior Broker, Joe Easton:

When Trading Markets around reports, having stop and limit orders in advance can be imperative due to the speed of the move can be faster than your finger can click.

Additionally, it is more important to have a plan in advance and levels to use while managing your trade.  By turning off the 24 hour function on the chart and showing only RTH (regular trading hours)  You can see how the spike low of 2031 was the same exact price as yesterday’s opening print.  This small tip can help weed out the Globex noise.

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FOMC Report Out Tomorrow 12.16.2015

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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 December 16, 2015

Hello Traders,

For 2015 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Voted #1 futures trading blog!

Here is some futures market insight from our Senior Broker, Jack Engin of today’s market action:

There is a muffled mix of excitement and tempered anxiety in the air surrounding all of the markets ahead of the FOMC’s all-important announcement tomorrow.

Our Vice President, Ilan Levy-Mayer, has in the past, issued sound and, in my opinion, paramount advice for trading on FOMC days; please heed his warnings below:

FOMC days have different characteristics than other trading days. If you have traded for a while, check your trading notes from past FOMC days that may help you prepare for tomorrow.

if you are a newcomer, take a more conservative approach and make sure you understand that the news can really move the market.

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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.