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Weekly Newsletter: Essential Lessons in Trading Psychology + Trading Levels for July 15th

July 12th, 2024 Filed under Commodity Brokers, Commodity Trading, Day Trading, Future Trading News, Future Trading Platform, Futures Broker, Futures Trading, futures trading education, Index Futures, Indices, Nasdaq, Weekly Newsletter | Comment (0)

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1201

In this issue:
  • Important Notices – Earnings, FED Speakers, Upcoming Reports
  • Futures 101 – Trading Psychology Self help Course
  • Hot Market of the Week – August Crude Oil
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini Nasdaq Swing Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices – Next Week Highlights:

  • Fresh Earnings, Fed Powell Monday, Heavy economic Data.
    • On the earnings front ( I always list according to Largest Net Cap) (over 350 earnings reports)
    16th: United Healthcare, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. 17th Johnson & Johnson. 18th Netflix
    • Fed Speaker menagerie: Chair Powell at the Economic Club of Washington D.C. Monday 11:3.0 am Central , the rest of the week, Kugler, Barkin, Waller, Logan, Daly, Bowman and Williams.
    • Lively Economic Data! (should be lively for market action) Retail Sales, Business Inventories, Building Permits, Housing Starts, Capacity Utilization, Jobless Claims, Philly Fed.
    • Check the calendar for dates and times!

 

 

 

  • Futures 101: Trading Psychology Course

    In this “Trading Psychology” Course you will learn:
    • How to examine your patterns and behaviors and recognize when they are holding you back
    • Maintaining self-confidence as a trader even in the face of inexperience
    • The mathematical expectation model and how it can decrease your losses
    • Determining the trading plan that is right for your trading personality
    • Understanding and using Motivation – Risk – Reward to its full advantage
    • Creating effective trading technique strategies
    • Qualities of Successful Traders

 

 

 

  • Hot Market of the Week – August Crude Oil

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.
August Crude Oil
The rally August crude oil continues to struggle with the spring highs were the chart completed a second upside PriceCount objective. At this point, IF the chart can break out into new sustained highs, the third count would project a run to the $91 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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.

   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

NQ – Mini NQ100

SYSTEM TYPE
Swing
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$50,000
COST
USD 160 / 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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Daily Levels for July 15th 2024

Trading Reports for Next Week

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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.


Busy Short Week: Key Reports, Powell’s Speech, and 4th of July Holiday Schedule

July 1st, 2024 Filed under Commodity Brokers, Commodity Trading, Day Trading, Future Trading News, Futures Broker, Futures Trading, futures trading education | Comment (0)

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Short week ahead but packed of action.

Tomorrow, we have both JOLTS report as well as Powell speaking.

4th of July holiday is Thursday and markets will have modified schedule.

Please see below for:

  1. Important reports for the week
  2. First Notice and Last trading Day for July

 

 

 

 

Daily Levels for July 2nd, 2024

Economic Reports
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All times are Eastern Time ( New York)

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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: Order Flow 101 + Trading Levels for June 24th

June 21st, 2024 Filed under Charts & Indicators, Commodity Brokers, Commodity Trading, Day Trading, E-Mini Futures, Future Trading News, Future Trading Platform, Futures Broker, Futures Trading, futures trading education, Index Futures, Indices, Nasdaq, Weekly Newsletter | Comment (0)

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1199

In this issue:
  • Important Notices – USDA Reports, Presidential Debate and Heavy Economic Data
  • Futures 101 – Essentials of Order Flow
  • Hot Market of the Week – Dec. Corn
  • Market Scanner – For Monday June 24th
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini Nasdaq Swing Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices – Next Week Highlights:

  • Earnings, FedSpeak, Presidential Debate and Heavy Economic Data including Bank Stress Test results.
    • FedEx, Micron and Nike report after the close T, W, Thu. In that order Highlight the earnings calendar next week.
    • Fed Members are in Europe next week, Mon. 2 am CST Waller speaks from Rome, Daly at 10 am CST.
    Tues. 6 am CST Bowman, 11 AM Cook. Fri. Barkin 5 am CST, Bowman 11 am CST.
    • Data Begins Mon. (Please review Calendar below for specific times) Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index,
    • Tues. Chi Fed Nat’l Activity Index, Housing Data, Consumer Confidence
    •  Wed. Building Permits, 3:30 CST
    • Bank Stress Test results
    • Thu. Core PCE Q over Q, Jobless Claims, Durable Good, GDP Final, Retail and Wholesale Inventories, Presidential Debate
    • Fri. Core PCE M over M final. Chicago PMI
    • USDA grains stocks and planted acreage Friday, June 28th

 

 

 

Futures 101 :

 

Order Flow has been presented as a mystique to potential Traders as well as seasoned Traders. In many cases it is assumed to be an insanely difficult concept to understand. Order Flow is, at its core, the transaction between a Buyer and a Seller. As a Veteran Trader using Order Flow to base my decisions, I can say that order flow is the very core of any market.
In this FREE booklet, you will learn:
  • What is order flow?
  • Volume by Price
  • Footprint
  • Time & Sales
  • DOM
  • Tying it all together

 

 

  • Hot Market of the Week – December Corn

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 Corn
December corn has resumed its break with a new recent low. The chart is now taking aim at its second downside PriceCount objective to the $4.49 area. Meanwhile, the trade below the March reactionary low formally negated the remaining unmet upside counts.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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.
Market Scanner
If you are a day trader, below you will see markets that our proprietary ALGO has identified as being more suitable for attacking either from the long side or the short side for the next trading session.

   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.
Mini Nasdaq AV1_ E-mini Nasdaq NQ
PRODUCT

NQ – Mini Nasdaq

SYSTEM TYPE
Swing
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$50,000
COST
USD 55 / 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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Daily Levels for June 24th 2024

Trading Reports for Next Week

First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:

Improve Your Trading Skills

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

Explore trading methods. Register Here

* 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.


Trading Tips Worth Repeating & Level 6.18.2024

June 17th, 2024 Filed under Commodity Brokers, Commodity Trading, Day Trading, Economic Trading, Future Trading News, Futures Broker, Futures Trading, futures trading education | Comment (0)

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A few Tips worth repeating as we go head on into the summer months

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

 

From time to time I am asked by my clients for a viewpoint that is separate from the application of technical indicators to overcome some of their perceived, faulty analysis.

 

Without restructuring anyone’s methodology, I think it fair that a self-assessment applying some common biases that will easily reveal weaknesses in their trade and risk management selection process be applied to your decision making process.

If you practice exposing these biases during your trading decision process and write down in your journal when they occur with the net result of the trades, you can quickly tighten up your game plan.

 

It takes 21 days to create a habit according to Steven R. Covey in his  best seller “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”

 

Technical analysis is not a flawless science and it can be prone to various biases.

 

I will try to make this brief; however, this topic requires a much deeper dive. Here is a list of some common biases.

1 Confirmation Bias-Preconceived notions about a market/ Actively seek out other technical signals.

2 Regency Bias-ignoring long term trends/ don’t rest your analysis simply on price action in shorter time frames.

3 Anchoring Bias-fixate on Price and refuse to adjust.

4 Availability Bias-rely too heavily on recent news.

5 Gamblers Fallacy- traders believe the past events increase the likelihood of future events. / eval trade independently.

6 Emotional Bias Fear, Greed clouds judgement.

Plan your trade and trade your plan

 

 

If you are a day trader, below you will see markets that our proprietary ALGO has identified as being more suitable for attacking either from the long side or the short side for the next trading session.

Questions? We are happy to help!

 

 

Daily Levels for June 18th, 2024

Economic Reports
provided by: ForexFactory.com
All times are Eastern Time ( New York)

Improve Your Trading Skills

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

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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: FREE ebook: Day Trading Futures: The Essentials, Juneteenth Trading Schedule & Levels 6.17.2024

June 14th, 2024 Filed under Commodity Brokers, Commodity Trading, Day Trading, E-Mini Futures, Future Trading News, Future Trading Platform, Futures Trading, futures trading education, Index Futures, Indices, S&P 500, Weekly Newsletter | Comment (0)

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1198

In this issue:
  •  Important Notices – Rollover, Juneteenth
  • Futures 101 – Unlock the Secrets of Day Trading Futures
  • Hot Market of the Week – July Hogs
  • Market Scanner – For Monday June 17th
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini Nasdaq Swing Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices – Next Week Highlights:

  • Juneteenth is this Wednesday, June 19th. Modified trading schedule.
  • Rollover is here! Start trading September mini SP, mini NQ, Micros etc.
  • Heavy Private Sector/Consumer Data: Tues: Retail Sales, Wed: Housing market Index, Thur: Bldg Permits, Housing Starts, Jobless Claims, Philly Fed, Fri PMI Flash, Existing Home Sales.
  • Heavy Fed Speakers:  7 Count ’em! , Mon: Cook,  Tues. Collins, Kuglar, Logan, Muselem, Goolsbee,   Thu. Barkin
  • Light Earnings: ACCenture PLC is the highest Cap stock reporting and it’s pre market open on Thursday.

 

 

Watch video below on how to rollover if you are a stock index trader on our E-Futures Platform!

How to roll over Chart and DOM on E-Futures

 

Futures 101 :

Are you ready to take your trading skills to the next level? At Cannon Trading, we’re excited to offer you a powerful resource designed to help you master the art of day trading futures.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover:
Table of Contents (12 Chapters)
  • 1. Introduction to Day Trading Futures
  • What is Day Trading?
  • Overview of Futures Contracts
  • Why Trade Futures?
  • 2. Getting Started with Day Trading Futures
  • Education and Research
  • Choosing a Reliable Futures Broker
  • Creating a Trading Plan
  • Practicing with Simulated Trading
  • 3. Essential Tools and Platforms
  • Trading Platforms
  • Charting Software
  • News and Data Feeds
  • Advanced Trading Tools
  • 4. Technical Analysis for Day Trading Futures
  • Understanding Price Charts
  • Key Technical Indicators
  • Patterns and Trends
  • Using Technical Analysis for Entry and Exit Points
  • 5. Day Trading Strategies
  • Scalping
  • Momentum Trading
  • Breakout Trading
  • Mean Reversion
  • News-Based Trading
  • 6. Risk and Money Management
  • Importance of Risk Management
  • Position Sizing
  • Setting Stop-Loss Orders
  • Managing Leverage
  • 7. Psychological Aspects of Day Trading
  • Emotional Control
  • Developing Discipline
  • Overcoming Fear and Greed
  • Building a Winning Mindset
  • 8. Advanced Techniques and Concepts
  • Order Flow Analysis
  • Volume Profile
  • Market Profile (TPO)
  • High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
  • 9. Case Studies and Examples
  • Real-Life Trading Scenarios
  • Successful Day Trading Examples
  • Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • 10.Continuous Improvement and Adaptation
  • Reviewing and Analyzing Trades
  • Keeping Up with Market Changes
  • Ongoing Education and Development
  • 11.Conclusion
  • Summary of Key Points
  • Final Advice for Aspiring Day Traders
  • Resources for Further Learning
  • 12.Twenty-Five Essential Indicators for Day Trading Futures
  • 13. Index of Futures Trading Resources
  • 14.Disclaimer

 

 

  • Hot Market of the Week – July Hogs

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.
July Hogs
July hogs resumed their break to a new low where the chart satisfied its second downside PriceCount objective, just above the contract low. At this point, IF the chart can erase the contract low and sustain further weakness, the third count would project a possible slide to the 81.23 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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.
Market Scanner
If you are a day trader, below you will see markets that our proprietary ALGO has identified as being more suitable for attacking either from the long side or the short side for the next trading session.

   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.

Swing61B Cont v.22 _ E-mini Nasdaq NQ

PRODUCT

NQ – Mini Nasdaq

SYSTEM TYPE
Swing
Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$35,000
COST
USD 160 / 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.
Would you like to receive daily support & resistance levels?
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Daily Levels for June 17th 2024

Trading Reports for Next Week

First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:

Improve Your Trading Skills

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

Explore trading methods. Register Here

* 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.

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