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Will Stock Index Futures Upside Momentum Continue?

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“We are Trading Right Against a Major Retracement Level at 1106.50”

I mentioned a couple of days ago that this morning report will determine if we can reach the 1100’s on the SP. Well the answer turned out to be YES. As always in the futures business the current question of what’s next is more important than the previous one….

Well we are trading right against a major retracement level at 1106.50.

As long as pull backs do NOT break 1093, my bias is to the upside. Tuesday should be interesting as we should get an indication if the upside momentum has more legs or not.

Until then, enjoy the long weekend, recharge. Keep in mind the regular session is closed Monday but there is a night session Sunday night and Monday night. More info below.

SP 500 Day Trading
SP 500 Day Trading

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Unemployment Numbers are The Deciding Factor for Futures Trading

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“It’s a Wild Ride, so Hang on with Everything You’ve Got!”

Unemployment numbers tomorrow will provide some action ahead of the long weekend.

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Non Farm Payroll Report
Non Farm Payroll Report

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The Time for Online Futures Trading is Now, August 31st 2010

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“A Recipe for a much Different Trading Day”

We have a full day of reports tomorrow, including FOMC MINUTES. that should be a recipe for a much different trading day than we had today.

I would categorize today’s session, as lower volume, lower volatility but yet wide enough ranges on the stock indices to produce different set ups to go with the reversal trend. If I had to guess for tomorrow session, I would guess higher volatility with swings in both direction. Knowing what type of trading day you are in early enough or the type of personality the market is having on any certain trading day is HUGE in my opinion as different types of trading days require different approaches/ methods and trading style.

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Monday Looks Like a Great Day for Online Futures Trading, August 30th, 2010

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“Learn From Mistakes”

We bounced pretty good from major support early this morning. Some levels to pay attention to as we start a new week in the mini Dow chart below. Until then, relax, clear your head from trading, “what you could have done and should have done” etc…..write a journal if needed, learn from mistakes when you can but don’t let negative energy hurt your trading.

Have a great weekend!

YM - E-Mini Dow Futures - $5 Multiplier, Equalized Active Daily Continuation
YM – E-Mini Dow Futures – $5 Multiplier, Equalized Active Daily Continuation

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Promising Outlook on Online Futures Trading for August 27th 2010

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“Potential for Trades on Both Sides”

Market is showing weakening signs. We need to hold previous lows of 1037 and rally in order to gain any upside momentum. Break of this level can bring 1000.75 much quicker.

I have a feeling traders will have potential for trades on both sides depending on volatility and pre market GDP report tomorrow.

A chart of the SP 500 CASH INDEX for your review below:

SPC5 - Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500), Daily
SPC5 – Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), Daily

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Strong Start for Online Futures Trading, Day Trading Webinar and Levels for August 26th 2010

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“Day Trading Webinar and Levels”

Below is a screen shot from today’s “Live Chart” service I provide. If you are interested in 2 weeks free trail,

please visit: https://www.cannontrading.com/tools/intraday-futures-trading-signals

EPUO - E-mini S&P 500, Sep 10, 10000 Contracts : Constant Volume Bar
EPUO – E-mini S&P 500, Sep 10, 10000 Contracts : Constant Volume Bar

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Futures Exchange: Using Different Day Trading Techniques August 17th 2010

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“The News can really Move the Futures Market”

Somewhat of a quiet day on the futures exchange to start the week after some volatile sessions last week. As I’ve said many times before, if a trader can recognize early enough during the trading session, what type of trading day is about to unfold, then one can use the proper day-trading technique more suitable for that day.

Some examples may include: join the trend on trending day, mean aversion techniques on choppy days and much more.

On a different note, I got a blue diamond for tomorrow’s session which can mean potential up day if the market can break above 1083.00 or….continued decline if it fails to gain some upside momentum. Daily chart for review below:

EP - E- Mini S&P 500, Equal Active Daily Continuation
EP – E- Mini S&P 500, Equal Active Daily Continuation

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One Way to Eliminate Fear and Greed While Day Trading

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One Way to Eliminate Fear and Greed While Day Trading

It is a known fact that fear and greed can be a trader’s worst enemies. I’ve found one way that has helped some clients deal with fear and greed and their cousin, “getting out of winners too soon and staying in losers too long.”

What is it? Entering multiple contracts

In order to enter multiple contracts while day trading, one has to have the appropriate risk capital and margin requirements. But the advantage of trading more than one “unit” or splitting your trading size into two or more parts is as such:

If you enter a trade with one contract (or if you are treating your trading size as one unit, meaning you enter a trade with 4 contracts and exit the trade with 4 contracts), you can face a very quick dilemma (especially when day-trading). Consider the two following scenarios:

1. You get in and very quickly you are up 2 mini SP points…what do you do? Do you take profit? Bring your stop loss closer? How do you avoid getting out too early or too late?

2. You enter a trade and it goes against you rather quickly…if you get out then it is a loser…but the little voice in your head says “what if the market goes back up?”

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Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for July 21st 2010

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Nice bounce after touching some FIB levels during overnight session/early morning. FIBONACCI levels been providing good support/ resistance levels so far when applied over multiple time frames. ( daily, hourly, 15 minutes etc. )

Below is a daily chart of the E Mini S&P 500 futures contract with FIBONACCI levels drawn.
Notice todays lows and highs.

We are closing against highs and some momentum during the night session can help this market visit 1099. Failure against the 1081 level and we are back to range bound trading.

EP - E Mini Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P), Equalized Active Daily Continuation
EP – E Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P), Equalized Active Daily Continuation

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Futures Trading Levels & Economic Reports for July 19th 2010

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Quick note about good trading days/periods, bad trading days/periods..

I sometimes hear from clients, that they are not happy because after a period of making money and trading well they are now in a period of ‘scratching’ or losing a ‘little’. If this is the case you are doing well! Why (you may ask)? Because if your bad periods are small losses or scratch, you will be there for the good periods and the next leg up hopefully. However, if your bad trading days/periods include very large losses or drawdowns you may have to go back to the drawing board since the math will not make sense when it’s all said and done.

I have detailed more on the subject in an article I wrote a few years back, called ‘Survivor day-trader’. If you’d like a copy, please send me an email with name, email address, tel number. Please specify if you are a client of cannon or not. I will only email the article to those clients/prospects who provided me with correct information. Thanks for your cooperation!

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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.