Automated Trading Systems, Algos, and You PLUS: March Feeding Cattle, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on February 5th, 2026

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Diversification with Automated Algos

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

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Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4736.57 4851.63 4982.77 5097.83 5228.97

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

78.38 82.78 87.40 91.80 96.41

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

61.58 62.96 64.25 65.63 66.92

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

114 2/32 114 10/32 114 18/32 114 26/32 115 2/32

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General:

In past Cannon Trading Co. Newsletters (Fri.) and daily blogs, we’ve shared information on the subject of algorithms / automated trading systems. Today’s blog continues on the subject and introduces (re-introduces in one case) a broad selection of systems available on our site and focuses on three in particular.

This link will take you to the page on our web site where you’ll find performance rankings for thirty automated trading systems, divided into three groups based the systems’ necessary account size.

The names of each system are links to detailed information about each of them, including suggested capital requirement, monthly and life-of-system results, drawdowns, etc. – down to every trade each system has made. All their results are real money traded results; not hypothetical, not simulated – and they factor in the monthly fee for the system and commissions.

Below are details of three systems among them and worthy of consideration.

Abacus Upside RTY Trading System: trades the E-mini Russell 2000 stock index futures

This system trades from the viewpoint that all stock indexes trend upwards over the long term but with some significant daily declines and occasional longer bear markets. The system seeks to take advantage of this bias by actively entering on those days when the upside probability is increased at the same time filtering out as many downward movements as possible. The system logic has historically been very effective in achieving this outcome in both normal rising markets and by catching the frequent upward “bounce” days in more volatile periods. It trades long only and generally holds positions for 1-2 days. The system has been tracked since May ’25. It has traded as few as one or two trades in a month (Sept. ’25) to as many as eight to 10 trades in a month (Oct., Nov. ’25).

These results are based on 1 contract, with a starting balance of $19,500. Monthly subscription of $145 and a commission of $10 per round turn along with all fees are included in the profit/loss calculation.

Abacus Upside ES Trading System: trades the E-mini S&P 500 stock index futures

This system trades from the same viewpoint as the Abacus Upside RTY Trading System, which is that all stock indexes trend upwards over the long term but with some significant daily declines and occasional longer bear markets. The system seeks to take advantage of this bias by actively entering on those days when the upside probability is increased at the same time filtering out as many downward movements as possible. The system logic has historically been very effective in achieving this outcome in both normal rising markets and by catching the frequent upward “bounce” days in more volatile periods. It trades long only and generally holds positions for 1-2 days. The system has also been tracked since May ’25 and has not had a single losing month up to Jan. ’26. It has traded as few as one or two trades in a month (May & Sept. ’25) to as many as eight to 10 trades in a month (Oct., Nov. ’25).

These results are based on 1 contract, with a starting balance of $28,000. Monthly subscription of $175 and a commission of $10 per round turn along with all fees are included in the profit/loss calculation.

Edvardus Breakout GOLD Trading System: trades the COMEX 100-oz gold futures

This system is a breakout swing trading strategy. It has passed robustness testing such as walk-forward analysis. Walk forward analysis is a method used to determine the optimal parameters for a trading strategy and to determine the robustness of the strategy. Walk Forward Analysis was presented by Robert E. Pardo in his book “Design, Testing and Optimization of Trading Systems” in 1992 and is widely considered the “gold standard” in trading strategy validation.

The system has been tracked since Oct. ‘24. It has traded an average of six or seven trades per month, with as few as none (Nov. ’24) to twelve (Jan. ’26).

These results are based on 1 contract, with a starting balance of $40,000. Monthly subscription of $250 and a commission $30 per round turn along with all fees are included in the profit/loss calculation.

Disclaimer The risk of trading can be substantial and each investor and/or trader must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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March Feeder Cattle

March Feeder Cattle have resumed their rally into a new high where the chart is taking aim at its gap objective and contract high. IF we could sustain further strength, we have open counts to the upside that would be in play.

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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.

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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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CPI/PPI Week, July – September Corn, Trading Using ALGOS: 3 Important Need-to-Knows for the Week Ahead

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In Today’s Issue #1241

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  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options
  • The Week Ahead – CPI/PPI Week! Chair Powell on Thursday.

  • Futures 102 – Trading Set Ups for Review
  • Hot Market of the Week – July-Sept. Corn Spread

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Notorious ES Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

CPI/PPI Week! Chair Powell on Thursday

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More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of Geneva, Switzerland where U.S.-China trade representatives will be meeting for the first time since the tariff tantrums had begun. Therefore, increased volatility expectations.

WASDE Monday, 11a.m. CT World Agricultural Supply and Demand

Economic hard data Highlights next week will include Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index as Tues. and Wed. respectively. The Y o Y forecast is 2.4 % for the CPI and Next month’s PPI numbers should reflect producer price changes affected by global tariff implementation.

Earnings reports will reflect 900+ total reports while we are in the top of the 5th inning of earnings season, the reports can still impact the indices but much less than in past weeks.

Highlighted by Constellation Software, Honda motor Company, Tencent Holding LTD., Siemens AG, Sony Corp, Walmart, Alibaba to name a few Large Cap stocks

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Constellation Group
  • Tue. Honda Motor Company
  • Wed. Tencent, Cisco, Siemens, Sony
  • Thu. Walmart, Alibaba
  • Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES:

  • Mon.     Kugler 9:25 am CT
  • Tues.    Quiet
  • Wed.    Waller 4:15 a.m. CT, Jefferson 8:10 a.m. CT, Daly 4:40 p.m. CT
  • Thu.   Fed Chair Powell 7:40 a.m. CT, Barr 1:05 p.m. CT, at the Thomas Laubach Research  Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Fri.     Williams 8:05 am CDT

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. WASDE
  • Tue.  CPI 7:30 a.m. CT , Redbook
  • Wed. EIA Crude Stocks
  • Thur. Continuing Jobless Claims, PPI, Philly Fed, Retail Sales, Capacity Utilization, Hsg Mkt Index, .EIA Nat Gas
  • Fri. Bldg Permits, Housing Starts, Mich. Consumer Sentiment

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July-September Corn Spread

The July – Sep corn spread completed its first downside PriceCount objective to the 19.75 area and is consolidating for a moment. If the chart can resume its slide, the second count would project a possible slide to the 11 area.

 

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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.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

Notorious ES Trading System

Market Sector: Stock Index Futures

Markets Traded:   ES

System Type: Day Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Partially Disclosed

Suggested Capital: $30,000

Developer Fee per contract: $110.00 Monthly Subscription

System Description:

Trade ES futures. System coded to seek long or short entries, and the system only uses the higher probability signal. System contains a money management component.

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Disclaimer: The risk of trading can be substantial and each investor and/or trader must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Futures Trading Disclaimer:

Transactions in securities futures, commodity and index futures and options on futures carry a high degree of risk. The amount of initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract, meaning that transactions are heavily “leveraged”.

A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you.

You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position. If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position.

If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit. 

Please read full disclaimer HERE.

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