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Weekly Newsletter – Energy Futures Contest – Real Cash Prizes! + Levels for Sept. 25th

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1164

 

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In this issue:

  • Important Notices – Trading Contest/Real Cash Prizes
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Series of short videos
  • Hot Market of the Week – December Gold
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ (mini NASDAQ) Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

  • Important Notices

Trading Contest – Win Real Cash Trading Simulated Account!
Energy Futures Trading Competition
Duration 
Start: October 15th at 5:00 PM CT
End: October 27th at 4:00 PM CT
Prizes (Cash Prizes!!)
First Place: $2500
Second Place: $1000
Third Place: $650
Random Selection: $500

Competition Details

  • Trade any Group Energy Futures Products including Crude Oil, Micro Crude Oil, RBOB Gasoline, and Natural Gas
  • All Trading will be in the Front-Month Contract
  • All trades will be completed in the StoneX Trader Simulated Trading Environment using the white-labeled Contest Trader application
  • All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000.00 Your goal: increase the balance to as much as possible by the conclusion of the competition.
  • Top three traders with the highest P&L balance at the end will get a cash prize.
  • One winner will be chosen from the remaining participants to receive a cash prize.
  • The prizes to the winners shall be awarded in the form of a check (or any other form as reasonably determined by StoneX) and sent to the winner within ten business days of receiving the required tax documentation.

REGISTER NOW

  • Trading Resource of the Week

 

  • Projecting possible targets when trading futures
  • Ever wondered when to exit a trade? Take a look at what Ilan has to share on Bollinger Bands and a study called PARABOLICS
  • Some common uses you can make of support and resistance levels.
  • Filter out the noise with range bar charts
  • “Price Confirmation”
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Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
December Gold Futures Completed its first downside PriceCount objective last months before developing a sideways range trade. At this point, if the chart can break down with new sustained lows, the second count would project a possible run to the 1883 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
PRODUCT
SYSTEM TYPE
Intraday
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
Mini Nasdaq 100
COST
USD 120 / monthly
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The performance shown above is hypothetical in that the chart represents returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real‐time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on back adjusted data. Please read full disclaimer HERE.
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for September 25th, 2023
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  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Nasdaq Futures: Components, Trading, Hedging, and Cannon Trading Company

Posted on by Cannon Operations

Learn more about trading Nasdaq futures with Cannon Trading Company here.

Nasdaq futures, including Micro Nasdaq futures and E-mini Nasdaq futures, are derivatives contracts that track the performance of the Nasdaq Composite Index. This index comprises a diverse range of technology and non-technology companies, making it an important benchmark for the broader stock market. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the components of the Nasdaq Composite Index, where Nasdaq futures are traded, their trading hours, and effective hedging techniques. Additionally, we’ll delve into why Cannon Trading Company is considered one of the best brokers for Nasdaq futures trading.

Components of the Nasdaq Composite Index

The Nasdaq Composite Index is renowned for its heavy weighting in technology stocks, but it also includes companies from other sectors. Here are some key components of the Nasdaq Composite Index:

  1. Technology Giants: Companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook (now Meta Platforms), and Alphabet (Google) are among the largest constituents. Their innovations and market dominance contribute significantly to the index’s performance.
  2. Biotechnology: Biotech companies such as Amgen, Biogen, and Gilead Sciences are also part of the Nasdaq Composite Index, reflecting the growth and innovation in the biotech sector.
  3. Consumer Discretionary: The index includes consumer-focused companies like Amazon and Netflix, representing the changing dynamics of consumer preferences and e-commerce.
  4. Healthcare: Notable healthcare companies in the index include Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reflecting the importance of healthcare innovation.
  5. Financials: Financial services firms like PayPal, American Express, and Nasdaq Inc. itself are included, highlighting the role of fintech in modern finance.
  6. Telecommunications: Companies like Comcast and Charter Communications are part of the index, representing the telecommunications sector.
  7. Consumer Staples: The Nasdaq Composite Index also includes consumer staples companies like Costco and PepsiCo, providing diversification.
  8. Industrial and Other Sectors: The index encompasses companies from various sectors, including industrials (e.g., Tesla), utilities (e.g., American Electric Power), and more.

Where Are Nasdaq Futures Traded?

Nasdaq futures, including Micro Nasdaq and E-mini Nasdaq futures, are primarily traded on futures exchanges. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a well-known venue for trading these contracts. There are two main types of Nasdaq futures:

  1. E-mini Nasdaq 100 Futures: These futures contracts represent a fraction of the value of the standard Nasdaq 100 index and are popular due to their liquidity and accessibility.
  2. Micro Nasdaq 100 Futures: Micro Nasdaq futures are even smaller contracts designed for traders with limited capital or those who want finer control over position sizing. They provide a cost-effective way to gain exposure to the Nasdaq 100.

Trading Hours for Nasdaq Futures

Nasdaq futures offer extended trading hours to accommodate traders across different time zones and allow for quick reactions to market-moving events. The typical trading hours for Nasdaq futures are as follows:

Regular Trading Hours (RTH): RTH for Nasdaq futures typically run from 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM Eastern Time (ET), matching the regular trading hours of the U.S. stock market.

Extended Trading Hours (ETH): ETH for Nasdaq futures begin at 6:00 PM ET on the previous day and continue until 9:30 AM ET on the current trading day. There is also a post-close session from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM ET.

Hedging with Nasdaq Futures

Nasdaq futures can be effectively used for hedging purposes, especially when there is a need to protect a portfolio from market downturns or sector-specific risks. Here are some hedging techniques using Nasdaq futures:

  1. Portfolio Protection: Investors with significant exposure to technology or growth stocks can hedge their portfolios by taking short positions in Nasdaq futures. This can help mitigate potential losses during market downturns.
  2. Single-Stock Risk Mitigation: If an investor holds a substantial position in a specific Nasdaq-listed stock, they can hedge against adverse price movements in that stock by taking an opposing position in Nasdaq futures.
  3. Sector-Specific Hedging: Investors focused on specific sectors represented in the Nasdaq Composite Index, such as technology or healthcare, can use Nasdaq futures to hedge against sector-specific risks.
  4. Event Risk Hedging: Ahead of events like earnings releases, economic data announcements, or geopolitical events that can impact technology stocks, traders can use Nasdaq futures to hedge their positions.

Why Cannon Trading Company Is the Best Broker for Nasdaq Futures

Cannon Trading Company is widely recognized as one of the best brokers for Nasdaq futures trading, offering a range of benefits that cater to both novice and experienced traders. Here’s why Cannon Trading stands out:

  1. Expertise and Experience: With over three decades of experience, Cannon Trading boasts a team of knowledgeable brokers and staff who specialize in futures and commodities markets, including Nasdaq futures.
  2. Multiple Trading Platforms: Cannon Trading provides access to advanced trading platforms such as CQG, Sierra Chart, and R Trader, empowering traders with the tools needed for efficient Nasdaq futures trading.
  3. Personalized Service: The broker is known for its personalized approach, taking the time to understand each client’s unique trading goals and offering tailored solutions and guidance.
  4. Competitive Pricing: Cannon Trading offers competitive commission rates, ensuring that traders can manage their trading costs effectively, which is crucial for frequent Nasdaq futures traders.
  5. Educational Resources: Cannon Trading provides a wealth of educational resources, including webinars, market analysis, and trading guides, helping traders enhance their skills and make informed decisions.
  6. Regulation and Security: As a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Cannon Trading adheres to strict industry regulations, providing clients with a secure trading environment.

Hedging Techniques on Nasdaq Futures

Effectively hedging with Nasdaq futures requires careful consideration of portfolio composition and risk tolerance. Some techniques include:

  1. Short Futures Position: Traders can take a short position in Nasdaq futures contracts to hedge against a potential decline in the value of their Nasdaq-related investments.
  2. Pair Trading: Traders can create a market-neutral position by taking long and short positions simultaneously, reducing directional risk while maintaining exposure to specific sectors or stocks.
  3. Options Strategies: Combining Nasdaq futures with options strategies, such as buying protective puts or selling covered calls, can provide tailored hedging solutions.
  4. Dynamic Hedging: Continuously monitor and adjust your Nasdaq futures position as market conditions change to maintain an effective hedge.

Nasdaq futures, including Micro Nasdaq and E-mini Nasdaq futures, play a pivotal role in the world of derivatives trading, offering exposure to the dynamic Nasdaq Composite Index. Cannon Trading Company stands out as one of the best brokers for Nasdaq futures trading, thanks to its extensive experience, personalized service, advanced trading platforms, competitive pricing, educational resources, and commitment to regulatory compliance. Whether you are looking to hedge your portfolio or actively trade Nasdaq futures, Cannon Trading can provide the support and resources needed to navigate the world of Nasdaq futures effectively. Additionally, various hedging techniques allow traders and investors to manage risk and protect their investments in a dynamic market environment.

Ready to start trading futures? Call 1(800)454-9572 and speak to one of our experienced, Series-3 licensed futures brokers and start your futures trading journey with Cannon Trading Company today.

Disclaimer – Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Weekly Newsletter: Tight Stops or Wide Stops? + Levels for Sept. 18th

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1163

 

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In this issue:

  •  Trading Updates: Rollover notice
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Tight Stops or Wide Stops?
  • Hot Market of the Week – November Unleaded Gasoline
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – ZB (bonds) Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

  • Important Notices – December is FRONT MONTH

Stock index futures, currency futures and most other commodities front month is now December.
September stock index expired this Friday morning and currencies expire ( delivery) this Monday.
The month code for December is ‘Z.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

Trading Resource of the Week – Tight Stops or Wide Stops?

 

Entry Signals Are Very Important But Just As Important If Not More Is Trade Management.

By: Ilan Levy-Mayer, Cannon Trading Commodities Broker & VP
This article was published on FinanceMagnates.com back a couple years ago but is definitely a timeless article.
Today I decided to touch more on an educational feature rather than provide a certain market outlook. Many of my clients and blog readers know that when it comes to short term trading I am a fan of adjusting your trading technique/ game plan according to your assessment of the type of trading day that is developing in front of you.
Many new and advanced traders spend HOURS on looking for entry signals. Back testing historical data, creating algorithms to use and much more. I know. I am one of these traders.
Trade management consists of many factors. Some are psychological and some are more mathematical and many are in between. Some of the basic elements of trade management before even entering the trade are: What will my stop loss be**? will i use a stop loss**? What will my target be? will I use a target or just trail the trade if it goes my way?
Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
November unleaded gasoline The rally in Nov unleaded completed second upside PriceCount objective and developed a sideways/ rangebound trading action. If the market can breakout to the upside , it can project a run to the 3rd objective at 2.77 level
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
PRODUCT
SYSTEM TYPE
Intraday
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$15,000
COST
USD 65 / monthly
The performance shown above is hypothetical in that the chart represents returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real‐time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on back adjusted data. Please read full disclaimer HERE.
Sign Up for a Free Personalized Consultation with a Broker from Cannon Trading Company
Questions about the markets? trading? platforms? technology? trading systems? Get answers with a complimentary, confidential consultation with a Cannon Trading Company series 3 broker.
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for September 18th, 2023
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  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Quadruple Witching + Levels for Sept. 15th 2023

Posted on by Ilan
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What you need to know before trading futures on Sept. 15th

by Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker:

 

For those of you trading stock index futures and options, remember that tomorrow is Last Trading Day for the September stock index futures contracts and their quarterly options.  At 8:30 A.M., Central Time, the September contracts will stop trading and the CME will post a settlement price which will serve to offset any open September futures positions.  It will also determine the status of the contracts’ options – whether they’re in or out of the money.  Note that this does not apply to Friday Week-3 options tied to the December futures contracts.  Those expire at their usual afternoon time.

 

Tomorrow is nicknamed quadruple witching which refers to the simultaneous expiration of not only stock index futures and options, but also stock options and single-stock futures, which actually ceased trading in 2020 – and was never a much of asset class in the U.S. since their arrival in 2002. 

 

The new front month for the major stock index futures contracts is now December.

 

For currency futures traders, Monday is an even more important date on the calendar.  It’s also Last Trading Day for these futures contracts, however these contracts are true deliverables.  Instead of receiving a settlement price with which your open positions will be offset, your open long or short positions will be exchanged for actual cash-based positions in the type of currency your position represents.  For example, if you hold a single September British Pound futures contract through Last Trading Day, you will be assigned a short cash position of futures contract’s value of 62,500£, the current U.S. dollar value of which is ±$77,500.

 

The long and short of it (pun intended), keep a very close eye on the calendar and steer well clear of becoming contractually obligated to deliver or take delivery of a futures contract’s underlying asset.

 

If you have any questions regarding any of the futures contracts you’re trading and those important dates n the calendar, reach out to your broker at Cannon Trading Co. 

Rollover is here for stock indices. i.e., the E-mini and Micro S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000. 

 

Volume in the September contracts will begin to drop off until their expiration Friday, September 15th (8:30 A.M., Central Time). At that point, trading in these contracts halts. Stock index futures are CASH SETTLED contracts. If you hold any September futures contracts through 8:30 A.M., Central Time on Friday, Sept. 15th, they will be offset with the cash settlement price, as set by the exchange.

 Monday, September 18th is Last Trading Day for September currency futures. It is of the utmost importance for currency traders to exit all September futures contracts by Friday, September 15th and to start trading the December futures. Currency futures are DELIVERABLE contracts.

The month code for December is ‘Z.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

Watch the video below on how to rollover your market depth and charts!

Rollover Futures contract on E-Futures platform

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

09-15-2023

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Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading.

CPI tomorrow! + Levels for September 13th 2023

Posted on by Ilan
Get Real Time updates and more on our private FB group!

What you need to know before trading futures on Sept. 13th:

  • Front month for stock index futures is December!
  • Highly anticipated CPI report is tomorrow
  • Crude oil numbers are out tomorrow as the energy sector broke out to the upside in a strong way these past 2 weeks.
Rollover is here for stock indices. i.e., the E-mini and Micro S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000. 

 

Volume in the September contracts will begin to drop off until their expiration Friday, September 15th (8:30 A.M., Central Time). At that point, trading in these contracts halts. Stock index futures are CASH SETTLED contracts. If you hold any September futures contracts through 8:30 A.M., Central Time on Friday, Sept. 15th, they will be offset with the cash settlement price, as set by the exchange.

 Monday, September 18th is Last Trading Day for September currency futures. It is of the utmost importance for currency traders to exit all September futures contracts by Friday, September 15th and to start trading the December futures. Currency futures are DELIVERABLE contracts.

The month code for December is ‘Z.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

Watch the video below on how to rollover your market depth and charts!

Rollover Futures contract on E-Futures platform

Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

09-13-2023

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Improve Your Trading Skills

Get access to proprietary indicators and trading methods, consult with an experienced broker
 1-800-454-9572 Explore trading methods. Register Here


Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading.

CPI, PPI, Rollover…busy week ahead! + Levels for September 12th 2023

Posted on by Ilan
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The Week Ahead: Will CPI alter your trading strategy?

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

On the earnings front two additional AI equity plays report this week, both after their respective close. Oracle today is expecting a $1.14 per share increase (10.7% YoY) and Adobe on Thursday. Wallstreet analysts are expecting ADBE to report +3.98 per share (+17.0% YoY) These two earning factors could create directional change in the indices on the days following the releases. The Government reports being released this week could alter the course of the Fed’s short term interest rate decision making come September 20th.

The Fed has publicly stated in recent interviews and statements that the current string of rate increases used to assist in curbing inflation may be drawing to a close however, they will wait and see what the upcoming inflation numbers reveal. If the next two CPI reports show inflation running hot, especially in the service and shelter categories that the Fed is watching closely, then the chance of a November hike could increase.

The Fed Funds Futures (ZQU23) Market is assigning a 93 % probability that the Fed will not raise during the Sep 20 meeting. This viewpoint could change significantly after several important reports will be released this week. Circle your calendars for Wednesday the 13th @ 7:30 A.M. CDT for CP and Thursday the 14th @7:30 A.M. CDT for 3 numbers: PPI final, Retail sales and Jobless claims. Finally on Friday @8:15 A.M. CDT for Industrial Production.

Expectations for CPI from Econoday.com are: Core prices in August are expected to hold steady and modest at a monthly increase of 0.2 percent to match July’s as-expected 0.2 percent increase. Yet overall prices, reflecting food and energy, are expected to rise 0.6 percent after July’s 0.2 percent increase which was also as expected. Annual rates, which in July were 3.2 percent overall and 4.7 percent for the core, are expected at 3.6 and 4.4 percent respectively.

What is CPI (Consumer Price Index)? is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI measures inflation as experienced by consumers in their day-to-day living expenses.

Scope: Urban Consumers How the data is obtained: Survey of Business, Survey of Households. Sample sizes : CPI Survey collects about 94,000 prices and 8,000 rental housing unit quotes each month.

If you would like to drill down further, you can find a few links provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to CPI Fact sheets: Consumer Price Index Factsheets : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Rollover is here for stock indices. i.e., the E-mini and Micro S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000. 

 

Volume in the September contracts will begin to drop off until their expiration Friday, September 15th (8:30 A.M., Central Time). At that point, trading in these contracts halts. Stock index futures are CASH SETTLED contracts. If you hold any September futures contracts through 8:30 A.M., Central Time on Friday, Sept. 15th, they will be offset with the cash settlement price, as set by the exchange.

 Monday, September 18th is Last Trading Day for September currency futures. It is of the utmost importance for currency traders to exit all September futures contracts by Friday, September 15th and to start trading the December futures. Currency futures are DELIVERABLE contracts.

The month code for December is ‘Z.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

Watch the video below on how to rollover your market depth and charts!

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

09-12-2023

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Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

 

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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading.

Weekly Newsletter: NQ, ES Rollover Notice + Levels for Sept. 11th

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1162

 

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In this issue:

  •  Trading Updates: Rollover notice
  • Trading Resource of the Week – bonds Futures Trading Contest!
  • Hot Market of the Week – November Unleaded Gasoline
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ Day Trading System Systems
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

  • Important Notices – Rollover Notice

Rollover is here for stock indices. i.e., the E-mini and Micro S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and Russell 2000.
I personally start trading December this Monday when the volume on December is higher than the September.
  Volume in the September contracts will begin to drop off until their expiration next Friday, September 15th (8:30 A.M., Central Time). At that point, trading in these contracts halts. Stock index futures are CASH SETTLED contracts. If you hold any September futures contracts through 8:30 A.M., Central Time on Friday, Sept. 15th, they will be offset with the cash settlement price, as set by the exchange.
 Monday, September 18th is Last Trading Day for September currency futures. It is of the utmost importance for currency traders to exit all September futures contracts by Friday, September 15th and to start trading the December futures. Currency futures are DELIVERABLE contracts.
The month code for December is ‘Z.’  Please consider carefully how you place orders when changing over.

Trading Resource of the Week – : Simulated Trading Contest with Real Cash Prizes!!

Sign up to win up to $2500 in cash prize and practice your rate futures trading skills ( bonds, ten years, 5 years etc.)

 

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Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
December soybean oil slowed its rally last months against the fall high and corrected. Now, the chart has recovered and is poised for another challenge of the fall and July highs. If we can break out to the upside with new sustained highs, we have a first upside PriceCount projection to the 68.51 area to aim for.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
PRODUCT
SYSTEM TYPE
Intraday
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$45,000
COST
USD 475 / monthly
The performance shown above is hypothetical in that the chart represents returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real‐time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on back adjusted data. Please read full disclaimer HERE.
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for September 11th, 2023

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  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Latest Economic Reports + Trading Levels 9.08.2023

Posted on by Ilan
Get Real Time updates and more on our private FB group!

What you need to know before trading futures tomorrow

Trading levels for Friday Sept. 8th, to finish a short trading week.

Next week we should see higher volume as many traders return as well as rollover period kicking in for stock index futures.

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

09-08-2023

#ES, #NQ, #YM, #RTY, #XBT, #GC, #SI, #CL, #ZB, #6E, #ZC, #ZW, #ZS, #ZM, #NG
#ES, #NQ, #YM, #RTY, #XBT, #GC, #SI, #CL, #ZB, #6E, #ZC, #ZW, #ZS, #ZM, #NG

Improve Your Trading Skills

Get access to proprietary indicators and trading methods, consult with an experienced broker
 1-800-454-9572 Explore trading methods. Register Here


Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading.

Weekly Newsletter: December Wheat Outlook, Labor Day Schedule + Levels for September 4th/5th

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1161

 

Join our private Facebook group for additional insight into trading and the futures markets!

In this issue:

  • Trading Updates: Labor Day Schedule
  • Trading Resource of the Week – First Notice & Last Trading Days
  • Hot Market of the Week – December Wheat
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Micro NQ and ES Trading Systems
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

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  • Trading Resource of the Week – : LT and FN ( Last trading & first Notice Days)

Below are the contracts which are entering First Notice or Last Trading Day for the upcoming month. Be advised, for contracts that are deliverable, it is requested that all LONG positions be exited two days prior to First Notice and ALL positions be exited the day prior to Last Trading Day.
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Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
December Wheat resumed it’s slide into new contract lows. Using the recent peak as the current leg, our next PriceCount objective is projected at $5.97
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

Are you interested in seeing how two different intraday trading systems perform in real time, live trading?
Cannon Trading offers you weekly updates on the results of these systems, which trade the MNQ (micro mini Nasdaq) and the ES (mini SP) respectively.
You can compare and contrast their strategies, risks, and returns, and decide which one suits your trading goals better. All you need is a minimum account size of $10,000 for the MNQ system and $25,000 for the ES system.
Sign Up for a Free Personalized Consultation with a Broker from Cannon Trading Company
Questions about the markets? trading? platforms? technology? trading systems? Get answers with a complimentary, confidential consultation with a Cannon Trading Company series 3 broker.
Would you like to receive daily support & resistance levels?
Yes
S
No
S

 

  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for September 4th/5th, 2023

Weekly Levels

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  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Weekly Newsletter: Trade Exits, December Cotton Outlook + Levels for August 28th

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1160

 

Join our private Facebook group for additional insight into trading and the futures markets!

In this issue:

  • Trading Updates: Labor Day Schedule
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Exiting Trades
  • Hot Market of the Week – December Cotton
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Micro NQ and ES Trading Systems
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week
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  • Trading Resource of the Week – : When and Where Do I exit My Trade?
Whether you’re a day trader, a position trader, a spread trader, or an option trader, some of the mental challenges and the questions to go with them are constant:
  • Where, When and how do I enter a trade?
  • How do I define risk and implement any type of risk control, like placing stop orders, or implementing some sort of option protection?
  • Where and how do I exit a trade, both in the event of a profitable trade and an unsuccessful one?

 

Finish reading the article along with chart examples

 

Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.
December Cotton satisfied its first upside PriceCount objective recently and corrected. At this point, if the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, the second count would project a possible run to the 95.74 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com
Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.
3b644da2 2bee 4d39 8d98 5208a20bec39

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

Are you interested in seeing how two different intraday trading systems perform in real time, live trading?
Cannon Trading offers you weekly updates on the results of these systems, which trade the MNQ (micro mini Nasdaq) and the ES (mini SP) respectively.
You can compare and contrast their strategies, risks, and returns, and decide which one suits your trading goals better. All you need is a minimum account size of $10,000 for the MNQ system and $25,000 for the ES system.
Sign Up for a Free Personalized Consultation with a Broker from Cannon Trading Company
Questions about the markets? trading? platforms? technology? trading systems? Get answers with a complimentary, confidential consultation with a Cannon Trading Company series 3 broker.

  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for August 28th, 2023
Would you like to receive daily support & resistance levels?
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Weekly Levels

 

#ES, #NQ, #YM, #RTY, #XBT, #GC, #SI, #CL, #ZB, #6E, #ZC, #ZW, #ZS, #ZM, #NG
#ES, #NQ, #YM, #RTY, #XBT, #GC, #SI, #CL, #ZB, #6E, #ZC, #ZW, #ZS, #ZM, #NG

 

  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
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.