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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!

Free Futures Trading eBook by Cannon Trading

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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 February 11, 2016

Hello Traders,

For 2016 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Fresh off the press is Cannon Trading’s new eBook! Written by our very own staff of brokers, this eBook is designed as a guide to the commodities market for both beginners and veterans alike. Inside you can find:

  • A plan with steps for success
  • The top mistakes traders make daily
  • How to handle the market noise
  • And much more!

The futures industry is complex and risky, which is why you need someone to be forthright with you….

Futures Forthright eBook

To download “Cannon Trading’s new eBook”, please click on the link and fill out this form: https://www.cannontrading.com/tools/futures_forthright_ebookbelow 

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Globex & ICE Presidents Day Holiday Schedule 2016

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Globex® Presidents Day Holiday Schedule 

*Dates and times are subject to change

 

Presidents Day Holiday Schedule: February  12, 2016 – February 16, 2016
Trade Date Friday, February 12 Tuesday, February 16
Date Friday, February 12 Sunday, February 14 Monday, February 15 Tuesday, February 16
Close Open Halt Open
CME Group
Equity Indices Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
Interest Rates Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
FX Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
Grains and Oilseeds Regular Closed Closed Regular
Mini-Sized Grains and Oilseeds Regular Closed Closed Regular
MGEX Hard Red Spring Wheat Regular Closed Closed Regular
Dairy 13:55 Closed Closed Regular
Livestock 13:55 Closed Closed 9:05
Lumber 13:55 Closed Closed 9:00
NYMEX & COMEX Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
ICE US
Softs Regular Closed Closed Regular
US Dollar Index Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
Russell Equity Index Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
Metals (Previously NYSE LIFFE) Regular Regular 12:00 Regular
ICE Europe
Financials (previously on LIFFE) 15:15 Regular 12:00 Regular
Energies Regular Regular Regular Regular
CFE/CBOE
Vix Regular Closed 10:30 Regular

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Free Futures Educational Reads 2.10.2016

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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 Wednesday February 10, 2016

Hello Traders,

For 2016 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Spotting Clues Day Trading Futures 2.02.2016

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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 February 2, 2016

Hello Traders,

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

Getting Clues from other markets?

When day-trading a specific market do you only look at the chart for that specific market? maybe you took it a step further and you are viewing multiple time frame charts for the same market which is a good step in my eyes.

Now lets take this even one step further by observing what markets have correlation, direct or inverse to the market you are trading, perhaps this can help you make decisions when trading.

I will give a few examples from my experience:
When I am in a position in the mini SP 500, I will often observe what the bonds are doing ( many times inverse correlation), I will take notice of what the Dow, Russell and NASDAQ are doing as well ( direct correlation)

If I am trading crude oil, I will many times pay attention to what unleaded gas and heating oil are doing (very close, although not direct correlation) as well as what WTI crude is doing.

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Heiken-Ashi US Bonds Chart 1.28.2016

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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 January 29, 2016

Hello Traders,

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

Tomorrow is the last trading day for January 2016.
We also have quite a bit of economic numbers to watch for.
An example I like to share from my trading journal is regarding trading the 30 year bonds. my notes say that usually on the last trading day of the month, bonds will have some very big moves during the 15:45 to 14:00 central time which corresponds to the close of the pit session. Go back in your 10 minute charts and see what bonds do on the last trading day of the month towards the close of the pit session.

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Dow Heikin-Ashi Chart 1.21.2016

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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 Thursday January 21, 2016

Hello Traders,

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

Tremendous volatility. ADJUST AND ADAPT. These past few weeks market conditions with index futures are not even close to what we saw back in May or June of last year…..do your homework!!

Weekly chart of the CASH DOW JONES INDEX for your review below: 

Dow Heikin-Ashi Chart - Jan 21st 2016

Performance Ranking Futures Trading Systems 1.13.2016

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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 January 13, 2016

Hello Traders,

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

Current chart of the SP 500 for your review with potential levels of support and resistance ( Daily Heiken-Ashi Mini SP 500 chart)

New Futures Day Trading Signals Newsletter 1.12.2016

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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 12, 2016

Hello Traders,

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

Just in case you missed it…..

New Day Trading Signals Newsletter

The Edge, daily trading signals newsletter is now provided FREE for a limited time to Cannon’s clients and qualified prospects

A veteran client and trader once remarked “Just tell me WHICH market to trade on any specific day and WHAT direction and I can trade the heck out of it….” Well, the Edge by ExitPoints.com does exactly that. The ExitPoints EDGE email will let you know the night before what markets to focus on and which direction the market is expected to move. From that point you can more confidently create your trading plan and utilize your trading prowess to capture opportunities. Complete the simple form below and you will receive the daily email within one business day. You will receive it for the next 3 months FREE! you can unsubscribe at any time and as always, you will have direct access to a cannon Trading professional with any questions.

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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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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.