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Category: Trading Guide

Trading guide, as you can understand from the term, is a compilation of tips and tricks that can help you in trading. Whether you are new to the world of trading or are an expert in it, a trading guide is a very useful document.

Moreover, every trading guide has a specific purpose. So, if you are thinking about trading, a trade guide will serve you like a self-help manual. So, whether it is about trading options, metals, grains or any other futures contract– a trading guide has all the information in it.

You don’t need to buy one, for you will able to find a number of them online. We at Cannon Trading help you make the most of your trading ventures. Therefore, we have compiled some of the best trading guides for you to learn from. Listed under this category archive are some trade guides using which you can use to help you succeed in many trading ventures. There is enough information in these guides that can help you master the art of trading futures and options smartly.

Using Algorithms During High Market Volatility | Support and Resistance Levels

Posted on by Ilan

Another day full of two sided moves and volatility.

This type of trading action works well for a set of studies/ ALGO I developed.

You can see a screen shot below which pretty much speaks for itself.

Minute Futures chart for 10,000 Contracts CVB from August 26th, 2011

Minute Futures chart for 10,000 Contracts CVB from August 26th, 2011

I share my studies and ALGO in two ways.

The first is by having a daily live chart service, where subscribers/ trial members get a unique invitation to view my screen along with live charts, trade signals and trade philosophy. I call it live webinar.

The second method is available for sierra charts / ATcharts users . Those who are interested will get my ALGO/ study pac via email and will be able to apply it on their sierra charts for different markets, different time frames etc.

Both methods are available for a free trial if you did not have one yet.

To read more and request a trial, visit our futures trading webinar page or simply send me an email with your sierra/ ATcharts user name.

Have a great weekend!

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. Continue reading “Using Algorithms During High Market Volatility | Support and Resistance Levels”

Trading Beliefs and Market Volatility | Support and Resistance Levels

Posted on by Ilan

We expect volatility to peak as we approach Friday, ahead of the weekend with Fed Chairman Bernanke speaking In Jackson Hole and Quarterly GDP numbers due early.

Plan for the unexpected. If you are a swing / position trader make sure you have enough “cushion” to sustain these volatile moves and make sure you understand your margin requirements and obligations.

On a different note, GREAT article about “Beliefs” and Trading by Dr. Janice Dorn in our weekly newsletter.

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. Continue reading “Trading Beliefs and Market Volatility | Support and Resistance Levels”

Futures Trading Levels, Trading Plans

Posted on by Ilan

On Friday I wrote the following regarding today’s session:

I have no idea of what to expect of this market for next week. Probably more volatility?

I guess I will wait and see price action Sunday night and Monday morning before forming an opinion.

Well after today’s price action I favor the downside as I see the close today to be bearish to neutral.

As I wrote before, you can have the right market direction and feel for the market and still lose… Maybe more important is the trading plan, i.e entry level, potential targets and stops etc. or to make it short….PLAN YOUR TRADE, TRADE YOUR PLAN.

Daily chart of the DOW JONES CASH index for your review below:

Daily Futures chart of the Dow Jones Cash Index from August 22nd, 2011

Daily Futures chart of the Dow Jones Cash Index from August 22nd, 2011

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. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Trading Plans”

Trading the High Volatility Futures Markets

Posted on by Ilan

In this post:

1. Market Commentary
2. Support and Resistance Levels
3. December Mini S&P 500 Continuous Futures chart
4. Economic Reports
5. Highlighted Earnings Releases

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1. Market Commentary

What platforms hold up during high volatility futures market trading sessions?

Over the last few weeks and particularly the last 4-5 trading sessions, we have witnessed unprecedented volatility, volume and market speed.

I want to share some of my experience as I have been trading with clients and definitely following the second-to-second moves. I have two very powerful machines along with multiple internet connections that are very fast. I must admit that during these times when the SP moved as much as 20 points in minutes and 10-12 points in seconds, two platforms stood out in keeping up with market data without any delays.

On my two machines I run CQG, eSignal, NINJA, PFG best, MFGlobal and couple more. All very solid, respectable trading and charting packages. However the two that ranked the highest in my opinion in regards to speed, no latency and reliability are TransactAT (TransactAT demo here), and E-Futures (E-Futures demo here). I welcome you to contact us for more information/ feedback and/ or to try a free demo if you not already using one of these two.

On a different note, below you will see a screen shot from today’s live trading signals webinar I hold DAILY. If you have not had the trial before, feel free to register and come visit the live charts and the set ups I share real time.

You can also sign up for my real time intraday charts service. Continue reading “Trading the High Volatility Futures Markets”

Futures Trading Levels, Proceed With Caution – Live to Trade Another Day

Posted on by Ilan

To add to such high volatility, we will have FOMC tomorrow morning.

THESE ARE NOT NORMAL MARKET CONDITIONS TO SAY THE LEAST.

If you normally trade 4 lots, I suggest you trade 1 contract or even just stay out of the market.

If you normally trade 50 lots, you may want to reduce your trading size to 10 lots.

Yes, the wide range provide many opportunities but they also provide the risk of getting your account wiped out.

SURVIVE TO TRADE ANOTHER DAY…..

When markets trade with such high volatility, one must understand the enviroment one is trading in, which is quite different from the environment of few weeks ago.

Ranges are wider, speed is faster and volume is higher. You must take that into account, adjust your trading accordingly and make sure that you set limits as far as your daily risk is concerned and don’t allow one trade or one trading day to wipe your trading account.

WITH THE INCREASING DAILY RANGES, IT WOULD BE WISE TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK AND STAY UPDATED ON DAILY LIMIT MOVES, JUST IN CASE:

>>>Daily Limit Moves from the CME Group (.pdf)

>>>Daily Limit Moves from The ICE (.pdf)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, WEEKLY CHART OF MINI RUSSELL 2000 FOR LONGER TERM VIEW:

Weekly Chart of the Mini Russell 2000 from August 8th, 2011

Weekly Chart of the Mini Russell 2000 from August 8th, 2011

Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Proceed With Caution – Live to Trade Another Day”

Futures Trading Levels, Early FOMC Release Tomorrow

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Trading / E-Futures.com

FOMC tomorrow. Keep in mind that the statement now comes out earlier than before, it comes out around 12:30 pm EST and then there is a press conference during the time FOMC used to come out at, around 2:15 PM EST.

Refer to your notes from last FOMC.

Please read below and look at a 5 minutes chart from the last FOMC day . Pay attention to how volume dries up right before and the big spike in volume and price action right during and after the announcement.

Intraday Mini S&P 500 Chart from June 21st 2011

Intraday Mini S&P 500 Chart levels for Monday June 21st, 2011

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.

My observations suggest choppy, low volume up until announcement, followed by some some sharp volatile moves right during and after the announcement. However, with tomorrow early morning reports, we may see more volatility during first couple of hours as well. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Early FOMC Release Tomorrow”

Futures Trading Levels, Mini S&P Screenshots with Diamond Algorithm

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Trading / E-Futures.com

I think that if we can take out today’s high, we may see 1286 to 1295.

Daily chart for your review below.

Daily Mini S&P 500 Chart from June 20th 2011

Daily Mini S&P 500 Chart levels for Monday June 20th, 2011

Many of you have asked if these DIAMONDS indicators you see in the screen shot above available as a software or available for different markets during different times.

I can now tell you that it is available as a tool that you can use on your own, at your own convenience and time for different markets and different time frames.

Here is another screen shot from today’s end of the session, using volume charts for DAY TRADING.

Intraday Mini S&P 500 Chart from June 20th 2011

Intraday Mini S&P 500 Chart from Monday June 20th, 2011

I have developed this model which is a family of studies and the “DIAMOND” algorithm. I have spent over 2 years developing this model and now I have made them available through Sierra / AT charts for a free trial. If you are a Cannon Trading client, the cost after the two week trail is $119 per month which can be deducted from your account. If you are not a client the cost is $299 per month.

The Diamond ALGO package provides signals and also can be used as a “GPS” for trading methodology. It is accompanied by a 23 page manual which explains the set ups, risk management, model philosophy and much more. I hold a webinar once a week where I review and share my set ups. I have been told by subscribers that this model/”GPS” tool is one of the best they have seen and they have compared it to services and software packages that can cost much more.

The Diamond ALGO and indicators family, can be applied to any market at any time frame!

To get started simply send me an email and if you are a client please include the following:

  1. What trading platform you are using?
  2. Who is the broker you are working with here at Cannon?
  3. If you have sierra or ATcharts, what is your user name?

If you are NOT a client of Cannon, please share the following:

  1. What trading platform you are using?
  2. markets you trade?
  3. What charts you are using?
  4. If you have sierra or ATcharts, what is your user name?

Rule 4.41 – Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not been executed, the results may have under-or-over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profit or losses similar to those shown.

Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Mini S&P Screenshots with Diamond Algorithm”

Futures Trading Levels, End of Month Statistical Trends

Posted on by Ilan

Cannon Trading / E-Futures.com

Last trading day for April is tomorrow…..while the last few months have shown that statistically, the market goes up the last couple of trading days, I am going to take a stab and look for the market to pull back if we can break below 1352 during the pit session….

60 minute chart of the BIG SP 500 ( the “pit session” ) for your review below with potential levels to watch if we do pull back. On the way up , I have 1362.75 as first resistance , followed by 1372. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, End of Month Statistical Trends”

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.