Futures Trading Levels, Looking at the Underlying Product of Futures

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Once in a while I like to take a look at the actual underlying product for the future I am trading. In the case of the mini SP500, the actual product is the SP500 cash index. Below is a daily chart of the SP500 cash index, courtesy of CQG charting software.

Based on the tools I use and have confidence in, I will look for failure against the 1301 level and/ or a break back below 1284 as a sign that selling may resume towards the previous lows around 1258 cash basis. As always, use your own judgement in trading, know the time frame you like to trade, your risk tolerance etc.

Daily Chart of the S&P 500 Cash Index from June 22nd 2011

Daily S&P 500 Cash Index Chart levels for Wednesday June 22nd, 2011 Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Looking at the Underlying Product of Futures”

Futures Trading Levels, Early FOMC Release Tomorrow

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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

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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, Trade Support and Decision Model: Diamond Algorithm

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Many of you have been to my “daily webinars” or saw some screen shots with the DIAMONDS indicators etc..

Many of you have asked if these indicators/models are 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.

I like to share with you what I believe is a GREAT trade support and decision model. The model which can be used as a mechanical buy/sell trigger as well as an aid while day-trading and/ or SWING trading the markets is available for free trial.

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.

Below are two signals from June 2011, the first chart is an intraday chart of the crude oil market, the second chart is a daily chart of Natural Gas.

Intraday Chart of Crude Oil from June 17th 2011

Crude Oil Trading chart levels for Friday June 17th, 2011

Daily Chart of Natural Gas June 17th 2011

Natural Gas trading chart levels for Friday June 17th, 2011

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, Trade Support and Decision Model: Diamond Algorithm”

Futures Trading Levels, Sierra Charts and the Webinar

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Quadruple witching tomorrow!

Also below you will see a screen shot from my intra-day sierra chart template. The template includes some proprietary studies, conditions and algorithm I have worked on over the past couple of years. If you would like to get a trial to the family of studies and you have sierra charts/ ATcharts, please email me your user name for the charts, your name, email, tel number and any information about your trading background and goals.

I will then authorize the studies and send you info on how to use and plug into sierra charts. These indicators are available for webinar subscribers at no extra charge and if you like to get the package as a Cannon Trading client, cost after free trial is $119 per month. If you are not a Cannon client, cost is $299 per month. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Sierra Charts and the Webinar”

Futures Trading Levels, Diamond Algorithm by Ilan Levy-Mayer

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I mentioned yesterday that 1266 can act as pivot level. Turns out it did, market was oversold and we got a buy signal after the close yesterday which hit the first target very quickly ( today….). Next target on the way up is 1300. Support below will be 1266 , , 1259.50 followed by 1235.

Daily chart of the mini SP500 along with potential levels below and above for you review below.

If you like to have a FREE TRIAL to my DIAMOND ALGORITHM using sierra charts, please send me an email with name, tel number and markets you trade.

This ALGO tries to identify turning points in the market and can be applied to variety of markets and time frames. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Diamond Algorithm by Ilan Levy-Mayer”

Futures Trading Levels, Fibonacci Used in Context

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Daily chart of the mini SP500 along with potential levels below and above for you review below.

I think the current level we are at, 1267 is a pivot level. It is a 76.4% Fibonacci level between the lows made back on March 17th 2011 and the highs made on May 2nd 2011. If we can trade above it and start moving higher, we may see a bounce to 1286, if we can pick up steam below, we may see retest of 1235.75 Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Fibonacci Used in Context”

Futures Trading Levels, We Now Trade September Indeces and Currencies

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June To September Rollover Notice

Please note that we are now trading September indices as well as September currencies.

Make sure you DO NOT HOLD ANY JUNE CURRENCIES in your account.

Should you have any further questions please contact your futures broker.

Daily chart of the DOW JONES CASH INDEX for your review below.

We have been trading lower on good volume and for now the trend points lower. Wishing you a great weekend and good trading week to come. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, We Now Trade September Indeces and Currencies”

Futures Trading Levels, Watch for the Federal Budget Balance Tomorrow

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June To September Rollover Notice

Please note that we are now trading September indices as well as September currencies.

Make sure you DO NOT HOLD ANY JUNE CURRENCIES in your account.

Should you have any further questions please contact your futures broker. Continue reading “Futures Trading Levels, Watch for the Federal Budget Balance Tomorrow”