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Category: Indices

A plural of indexes, indices is a term often used in the markets. There are different indexes or indices in the markets and these don’t always move up or down in coordination. Indexed moving in tandem would create redundancy meaning that we don’t need more than one of them.

The Dow and the S&P500 are two extremely noteworthy as well as popular indices. While a change in the Dow indicated that the expectations of the investors have changed with regard to the risks and earnings of large companies, the S&P500 features 500 of the most highly traded stocks in the U.S.

Each index is different from another and each one behaves differently. You won’t find any one index that has continued to look the same over the years. Moreover, every index depicts a different thing. You can gain a deeper understanding into the world of indices.

We at Cannon Trading help you by providing the latest information on indices and their market performance. You can read it all here under one archive tagged as Indices. Read and be informed.

Mini S&P Sell Off & Economic Reports 3.26.2015

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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 March 26, 2015

Hello Traders,

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

First sell off in a good few weeks…. Prompted me to share with you a daily chart of mini SP 500, note we closed right on support level.

I am using Heikin-Ashi chart type, which is defined below the chart I am sharing.

EP - E Mini S&P 500, Equalized Active Daily Continuation : Hekin - Ashi
EP – E Mini S&P 500, Equalized Active Daily Continuation : Heikin – Ashi

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Mini S&P Chart & Economic Reports 12.19.2014

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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 19, 2014

Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Recent moves in the stock market don’t stop to amaze me…. FED changes language in statement slightly and we jump over 2.5%!!!

Hard to predict what will happen next, at least for me it is. We have seen days where the market closes down sharply only to make a U turn the next day and vice versa.

Below is a daily chart of the mini SP, if we break the recent highs of 2072, then next targets are 2094 and 2170.

EP - E-mini S&P 100, Equalized Active Daily Continuation

Continue reading “Mini S&P Chart & Economic Reports 12.19.2014”

Economic Reports and Futures Levels 12.09.2014

Posted on by Ilan

Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Hello Traders,

 Today’s correction another opportunity to go long?

To be honest, I am not sure and some what exhausted from trying to predict what I consider a manipulated market…yet I am still trying to look at the chart and look for clues from the technical perspective even though stock indices have not really reacted to technicals in a while….

Daily chart of the mini NASDAQ 100 for your review below. I was hoping we can close below the 2073.50 level, which we did not BUT we were able to break it today.

Some possible levels to watch in the chart below:

ENQ - E-mini NASDAQ -100, Equalized Active Daily Continuation - Heikin:Ashi
ENQ – E-mini NASDAQ -100, Equalized Active Daily Continuation – Heikin:Ashi

Continue reading “Economic Reports and Futures Levels 12.09.2014”

Recognizing Different Types of Trading Days & Levels 10.22.2014

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Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

 

Are we done? Was this the correction everyone was afraid of and that’s it?

Only the future can tell but interesting to look at the daily chart below of the mini SP 500. We bounced OVER 100 points from the lows!!! But I still need to see if we can break above the 1946 level marked on the chart….

 

Another interesting point is that this rally is on much lower volume than the sell off, but then again this has been the story in the “minor corrections” we had during the last several years.

 

Not sure if this one is any different and we are heading back to test new highs…my “emotions/gut” says this one has a bigger chance of being a more serious correction than the ones we have seen before but my “trading brain” says that statistically odds are in favor of resumption in the rally…

Continue reading “Recognizing Different Types of Trading Days & Levels 10.22.2014”

Moves in the Futures Indices, Crude Oil & Gold, Economic Reports & Levels 10.16.2014

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Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

 I may sound like I keep repeating myself but make sure you are adapting to the different market conditions we are seeing compared to a month ago or so.

There is much higher volatility, speed of price change and wider ranges.

Moves today in bonds, S&P, Russell, Crude, Gold and many other markets were very sharp, fast and powerful. This obviously presents both risks and opportunities but for newcomers – mostly risk.

This is a good day to keep notes on in your journal. What caused the price action? What type of “bands” did the market have? How did you do as a trader? What can you do better and learn from for the next “Wild, crazy” day which may even happen tomorrow?

 

The biggest advice I can give on days like today is to make sure you don’t lose it….make sure you know what your daily loss limit is and step away if it gets triggered. This is one of those days where I have seen traders blow their whole account up…..So just make sure you live to trade another day!

 

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Economic Reports & Levels 10.14.2014

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Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

 

 

I may sound like a broken record but make sure you are adapting to the different market conditions we are seeing compare to a  month ago or so.

Much higher volatility, speed of price change and wider ranges.

I wrote the following outlook for ForexMagnates.com and sharing it with you as well, again it is just one man’s opinion….mine:

 

Did AliBaba Mark Stock Market Highs??

 

Many people have commented about the stock market run of the last few years, its widely perceived “Quantitative Easing” connection, and much more. Some of these people are smarter and more knowledgeable than me when it comes to economics but then again, sometimes the stock market does not react to economics, intuitive correlations, or “brains” but does what it wants to do…..

If you were one of the bulls who bought any significant correction in the past 5-6 years you would have done well, as QE just fueled the stock market into new highs.

To me the big question is: Does this represent the highs for the next few years?

Statistically the right answer is no. There is a higher probability that stocks will recover and make new highs than the chance that this may be the high for the next few months/ few years.

 

However, in my opinion, there is a much larger room for profits on the downside than there is going long at these levels, especially considering that the FED is unwinding QE.

 

Read the rest along with charts at:

http://experts.forexmagnates.com/did-alibaba-mark-stock-market-highs/

Movement in the Indices w/ Heikin-Ashi Charts 10.09.2014

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Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

 Today’s action in stock indices was quite impressive! The volatility we are now seeing is so different than what we witnessed 2 months ago it’s almost like we are trading a completely different market!

We had almost a 50 point range on the SP today!! Much different than the 8-12 points range we saw couple months back….This calls for you as a trader to adjust, researched and be aware of the market conditions you are trading in.

The market is moving much faster. I was watching the DOM today off and on and the speed of the moves was extreme.

When volatility expands I have the following tips:

  • Reduce trading size
  • Be extra picky = no trade is better than a bad trade
  • Choose entry points wisely. Look at longer time frame support and resistance for entry. Take the approach of entering at points where you normally would have placed protective stops. Example, trader x looking to go long the mini SP at 1925.00 with a stop at 1919.00, instead “stretch the price bands” due to volatility and place an entry order to buy at 1919.75 and place a stop a few points below in this hypothetical example.
  • Consider using automated stops and limits attached to your entry order as the market can move very fast at times.
  • Be patient and be disciplined Continue reading “Movement in the Indices w/ Heikin-Ashi Charts 10.09.2014”

Heiken-Ashi Mini S&P Chart; Economic Reports & Levels 9.30.2014

Posted on by Ilan

Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Volatile action in the markets as events around the globe are injecting some fear factor into the markets.
It may take a while before the bears get over their fear factor of going short due to QE but at least at this point we are noticing the bulls finally having a little more fear as well……

My thought for the SP500 is that we need to see a break below 1955, preferably below 1948.50 to accumulate more momentum and speed to the downside.
At this point I am leaning towards selling rallies but one needs to be flexible and adapt to this market which is picking up volatility and seems to go through a changing personality right now.

Daily Heikin-Ashi chart of Dec. Mini SP 500 futures for your review below:

EP - E Mini S&P 500, Equalized Active Daily Continuation : Heikin-Ashi
EP – E Mini S&P 500, Equalized Active Daily Continuation : Heikin-Ashi

Continue reading “Heiken-Ashi Mini S&P Chart; Economic Reports & Levels 9.30.2014”

Rollover Notice, Economic Reports & Levels 09.10.2014

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Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Rollover Notice for Stock Index Futures

Important notice: For those of you trading any stock index futures contracts, i.e., the E-mini S&P, E-mini NASDAQ, E-mini Dow Jones, the “Big” pit-traded S&P 500, etc., it is extremely important to remember that tomorrow, Thursday, Sept.11th, is rollover day.

Starting Sept. 11th, the December 2014 futures contracts will be the front month contracts. It is recommended that all new positions be placed in the December 2014 contract as of Sept. 11th. Volume in the Sept. 2014 contracts will begin to drop off until its expiration on Friday September 19th.

 

The month code for December is Z4.

 

Traders with electronic trading software should make sure that defaults reflect the proper contract as of Thursday morning.

 

Please close any open September Currency positions by the close on Friday the 12th.

Should you have any further question please contact your broker.

 

Mini S&P Daily Continuation Chart – Levels & Reports 8.12.2014

Posted on by Ilan

Hello Traders,

For 2014 I would like to wish all of you discipline and patience in your trading!

Nice bounce on stock index futures after the lows we made Thursday night.

So far the market has respect to the symmetry I am sharing below and the current bounce should test 1951 if continues OR test 1913 if selling pressure resumes. These are the levels I will be watching as in between we have enough room for intraday fluctuations. Volume today was light and action took place mostly in the first few hours. August is know to be the “month of vacations” over at Europe.
Mini SP 500 daily chart for your review below:

 

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In between the Geo political focus will be on the situation in Iraq and the concerning issue of the Islamic group known as ISIS.

Continue reading “Mini S&P Daily Continuation Chart – Levels & Reports 8.12.2014”

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