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Top 3 Factors in Making a Good Trader + Trading Levels 5/18/18

May 17th, 2018 Filed under Future Trading News | Comment (0)

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Dear Traders,

Not a busy Friday morning ahead with reports but more than a few fed Speakers schedules to speak tomorrow which can move the markets.

#CL_F Crude oil has traded more volume than the mini SP for the last few days!! heads up.

Keys to Successful Trading:

My colleagues and I were discussing trading methods, techniques and more today in the office. Each of us had an idea as to why such a small percent of traders “makes it ” in the trading business….

I decided to reach out to you and ask you: What do you think are the TOP 3 factors that separates the “men from the boys” in the field of trading?

Feel free to share if you were “able to turn around your trading”, still trying, surviving etc.

To make it easy, simply just hit reply and share your thoughts. We will tabulate and try to analyze the data in hopes of sharing some good insights with all of you.

Thank you in advance!

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Saudi Arabia, Crude Oil and Futures Trading Levels for 11.30.2017

November 29th, 2017 Filed under Crude Oil, Future Trading News | Comment (0)

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Dear Traders,

Front month for Silver and most grains is now March.

Front month for gold is now February.

Front month for bonds and other interest futures is now March 2018.

Saudi Arabia: Turbulence on the Horizon?

21 Nov 2017
By Erik Norland
Topics: Economic Events

There is considerable change underway in Saudi Arabia, from how the country is governed and managed to an even more activist role in the politics of the volatile Middle East. Options markets, however, appear to be almost entirely unconcerned about recent developments in the country, the world’s largest exporter of crude oil and a key U.S. ally in the Middle East.

At-the-money implied volatility on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil options has been trading near its lowest point since late 2014 and is well below its long-term average. For example, on November 17, 90-day WTI options closed at 23% implied volatility, well below their 31% average so far this decade (Figure 1). Are markets too complacent in the face of potential political disruption in Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries. READ THE REST

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Getting Stopped Out on the Highs and Lows? Read This Article….11-18-2016

November 18th, 2016 Filed under Crude Oil, Future Trading News, Options Trading | Comment (0)

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Greetings!

Dear Traders,

Many of you shared with me how frustrated you get when you get stopped out only to see the market goes back to where you wanted it to or positioned for….

This article by my colleague John Thorpe, talks about using weekly mini SP 500 options and can be applied to gold, bonds, crude oil and other markets that have weekly options. Must read.

Weekly Mini S&P option contracts

There are 100’s of indicators available to traders to assist with decision making that can be applied to technical analysis, which is precisely the reason to utilize a sound and inexpensive weekly ES strategy to compliment a day trading strategy.

There are two main uses for the Weekly options

As a hedge, no need for stops
As a pure speculation. A relatively inexpensive way to speculate on market direction in a time frame that can be for minutes, hours or a few days without the need to use stops.

Read the full article!

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Crude Oil Volatility and Chart 9.29.2016

September 28th, 2016 Filed under Crude Oil, Future Trading News | Comment (0)

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Greetings!

What a volatile day in the energy sector…..

We started with the energy report sending prices much lower only to get some reports on agreement between some of the oil producing countries to limit production…..

Buy the rumor sell the fact?

time will tell but if you are trading energies be aware of the news and adjust your trading as volatility expands like it just did…..

Daily chart of Crude Oil for fun….

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Crude Oil Numbers Tomorrow 9.28.2016

September 28th, 2016 Filed under Crude Oil, Future Trading News | Comment (0)

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Greetings!

We have a full day tomorrow!

Crude Oil numbers, Fed. members speaking, Draghi speaking, durable goods….

I wrote before on trading or not trading during big numbers.
Each of you is a different person, different trader and hence the importance of keeping a personal trading journal. If you trade crude oil, you will be able to look back at your journal and decide if to trade or not during crude numbers and read from past weekly reprots which will greatly help you preparing for tomorrow report.

Check out our trading systems results!

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