Non-Farm Payrolls, Tariffs, Earnings; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures The Week of June 2nd, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1244

  • The Week Ahead – Non-Farm Payrolls, Earnings, Tariffs

  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options

  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Non-Farm Payrolls

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A full week ahead and as nearly always, the 1st Friday of the month brings an impactful data set to the markets. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP).This week will also feature the last week of Fed speakers until after the FOMC Rate announcement 8 business days following this upcoming weekend, known as the blackout period. Light earnings, only 149 reporting as we are in the 9th inning of this game.

Tariffs

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More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of the U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals. Therefore, increased volatility expectations with periodic choppiness as the administration Vs the Courts seem to be in the middle innings of their tariff battle.

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Credo
  • Tue. HP, Dollar General, Crowdstrike
  • Wed. Dollar Tree
  • Thu. Broadcom, LuLuLemon
  • Fri. ABM industries

FED SPEECHES: (all time CDT)

  • Mon.     Logan 9:15 am CT, Goolsbee 11:45 am CT
  • Tues.     Goolsbee 11:45 am CT, Logan 2:30 pm CT
  • Wed.     Bostic 7:30 am CT
  • Thu.      Harker 12:30 pm CT,
  • Fri.       None

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. ISM mfg. PMI
  • Tue. RedBook, JOLTS, Factory Orders,RCM/TIPP Econ Optimism Index,
  • Wed. ADP, PMI Final, ISM Services, EIA Crude Stocks, Beige Book,
  • Thur. Challenger Job Cuts, Continuing claims, EIA Nat Gas storage
  • Fri. Non-Farm Payrolls, Used Car prices.

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Trading Futures: Financial, Energy, Softs – Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows For Trading Futures on May 29th, 2025

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 29th

Key points for Trading Futures Tomorrow:

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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Trading Futures – Financial:

Minutes of the May 6-7 Federal Reserve policy meeting were released today and officials signaled concern that large tariff hikes would push up prices and could risk stoking higher inflation. Policymakers largely agreed that heightened economic uncertainty and increased risks of both higher unemployment and inflation warranted no change in their wait-and-see policy stance. Investors in interest-rate futures markets expect the Fed will hold rates steady through the summer.

Trading Futures – Energy:

Oil prices gained more than 1% today on supply concerns as OPEC+ agreed to leave their output policy unchanged and as U.S. barred Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude.

Investors anticipated members of OPEC+ would agree to a production increase later this week.

Still, July crude oil futures have remained range bound between $60 and $63 per barrel for the last two weeks and well below its 100-day moving average near $66.20.

July natural gas prices slumped mid-session today with it’s the latest threat from the July contract to move through its 200-day moving average near $3.53.  A break below could open the door to further losses, with downside risk extending to $3.444 and possibly $3.338 in the short term.

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Softs:

July sugar futures settled down 0.32 to 16.90 cents per pound, the lowest price since mid-January.

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FOMC, NVIDIA, June Dollar Index; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading through Memorial Day Weekend, 2025

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In Today’s Issue #1243

  • Trade Against the Pro – Trading Competition
  • The Week Ahead – A shortened week. FOMC Minutes and NVIDIA earnings

  • Futures 101 – Memorial Day Trading Schedule
  • Hot Market of the Week – June Dollar Index
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Important Notices: The Week Ahead

FOMC! NVIDIA!

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By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

A shortened week. FOMC Minutes and NVIDIA earnings top the list.

More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of the U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals. Therefore, increased volatility expectations.

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Memorial Day
  • Tue. PDD Holdings
  • Wed. Nvidia, Salesforce
  • Thu. Dell, Marvell tech
  • Fri. Costco

FED SPEECHES: (all time CDT)

  • Mon.     Memorial Day no speeches
  • Tues.     Kashkari 3 am ct, Williams, 6pm ct
  • Wed.     Kashkari 3 am ct,
  • Thu.      Kugler 1 pm ct, Daly, 3 pm ct, Logan 7 pm ct
  • Fri.       Goolsbee 5:30 pm ct

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. Memorial Day no releases
  • Tue. Durable Goods, Case-Schiller, CB Consumer Confidence, Dallas Fed
  • Wed. Redbook, Richmond Fed, Dallas Svcs. Index, FOMC MINUTES EIA Crude Stocks MOVED TO Thursday,
  • Thur. Initial claims, Core PCE. GDP Q2 est., Pending Home Sales, EIA Nat Gas 7:30 am ct, EIA stocks 11 am ct
  • Fri. Core PCE, Chicago PMI, Mich. Consumer Sentiment

 

Futures 101: Memorial Day Trading Hours

The upcoming US Memorial Day Holiday Trading Schedule for Friday, May 23rd, through Monday, May 26th, 2025, is below.

Memorial Day (May 26th) Holiday Trading Schedule:

Grains

Sunday – Closed

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. CT Open

Livestock

Sunday – Closed

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. CT Open

Cryptocurrencies

Monday – 4:00 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

Energy

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Open

Monday – 1:30 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

FX

Monday – 4:00 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

Interest Rates

Monday – 12:00 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

Metals

Monday – 1:30 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

Stock Indices

Monday – 12:00 p.m. CT Halt

5:00 p.m. CT Re-Open

Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Cocoa, FCOJ

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – Regular Hours

Canola

Monday – Regular Hours

U.S. Dollar Index

Monday – Regular Hours

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 22nd; Your 4 Important Need-To-Knows for Equity Indexes, Financials, Crypto

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 22nd

Key Points for Tomorrow

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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Equity Indexes / Interest Rates:

Stock index futures turned lower this afternoon after a disappointing Treasury bond auction accelerated a selloff in the debt market.

The June E-mini Dow Jones futures contract dropped over 800 points, more than 2.0%, leading the E-mini S&P 500 and E-mini Nasdaq indexes lower in afternoon trading.

Financials:

U.S. 30-yr. T-bond and 10-yr. T-note futures also sold off and correspondingly debt yields spiked, with the 10-yr. rate climbing toward 4.6% and the 30-yr. rate eclipsing 5.0%

Yields extended gains in the afternoon after a $16 billion auction of 20-year Treasury bonds attracted relatively soft demand from investors, selling at a higher yield than traders had anticipated.

The selloff in stocks followed earnings reports from retailers Target, Lowe’s and TJX. Target cut its annual outlook.

Crypto:

Bitcoin futures climbed to a new all-time high for the first time since January. The current front-month May futures contract traded intraday up to 110,745 before paring its gains. Bitcoin futures total open interest surged to a record $75 billion, signaling heightened leveraged exposure as traders are eyeing a breakout above a key $108,000 resistance level. The CME Group / Chicago Mercantile Exchange leads with $17.43 billion in open interest. Within the highly leveraged environment, the potential for liquidations of short positions becomes a powerful force that could propel Bitcoin futures to new highs.

 

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Day Trading Margins, June Milk Class III, CME Trading Challenges; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 21st, 2025

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Dive into Margin creation

Day trade margins are back to “normal” day trade valuations.

Remember Trump highlighted the need to pass and extend his 2017 tax cuts which are set to expire at years end if a new bill wasn’t passed to extend those tax credits.

Well, we are on the doorstep of that request.  Watch for equity index strength if it passes in the house this week and weakness if it doesn’t. Memorial Day weekend was his target to have the legislation passed.

A quiet data day tomorrow.

On a different note, I hear a lot about from my day traders want to understand more clearly how margin is set and when can we expect reduced day trade margins.

Here’s the short version: Margins are set by the exchange based on a number of factors then the clearing houses adjust day trading parameters based on the exchange Initial margin. Volatility is the biggest factor to affect exchange minimum initial margin.

Here’s the long story from the CME:

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Market volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future with it’s ebbs and flows.

Choose your opportunities wisely. Today’s market swings were largely back to normal ( pre tariff talk normal)

Tomorrow:

Econ Data:  EIA Energy stocks.

FED Speak: One speaker Barkin @ 11am CT

Earnings: TJ Max, Lowe’s, Medtronic, Target

Tariff news:  Anything goes!

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June class III milk satisfied its second upside PriceCount objective and is correcting. At this point, IF the chart can resume its rally into new sustained highs the third count would project a potential run to the 20.55 area.

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PPI, Manufacturing Surveys, CannonX Time on Charts; 3 Important Need to Knows for Futures Trading on May 15th, 2025

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PPI, Key points for tomorrow

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s economic reports, starting at 7:30 A.M., Central Time with the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ PPI, showing the cost of wholesale goods and services.

The PPI reading reflects what companies pay for supplies such as grains, fuel, metals, lumber, packaging and so forth. The PPI is a key inflation gauge.

At the same time, the Labor Department will release its Initial Jobless Claims, which measures the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week.

Manufacturing Surveys

Although with less cachet, tomorrow will also see the release of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey, which is a monthly survey of manufacturers in New York State conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Probably in the same category the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey will be released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Both surveys will be released at 7:30 A.M., Central Time.

Probably the most compelling event tomorrow will be at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference in Washington, D.C. where Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 7:40 A.M., Central Time.

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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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  • 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

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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.

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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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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. 

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In Today’s Issue #1238

  • Good Friday Futures Trading Schedule

  • The Week Ahead –
  • Futures 102 – Options on Futures Trading for Equity Traders Course
  • Hot Market of the Week – May Corn Wheat Spread
  • Broker’s Futures Trading System of the Week – X Factor ES Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

Good Friday Modified Trading Schedule

This coming Friday, April 18th is Good Friday.

Please see below the modified futures trading schedule for Good Friday and Easter for CME and ICE exchanges

For the full schedule and details: click here.

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Important Futures Trading Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Tariffs News & FOMC Minutes to Dominate Markets & Volatility

4 day trading week ahead, Earnings season is here! Fed Chair Powell speech on Wednesday.

More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to the potential for tariff implementations creating uncertainty in the marketplace. Some countries are coming to the table , here is one sample.

”Thailand’s finance minister Friday said they are planning on cutting import tariffs on US Corn, move to import more US natural gas and increase joint investment in the energy sector.

“Thailand’s exports to the US were $54.9 billion, around 19% of their total exports. The US is estimated to run a trade deficit of -$45.6 billion with Thailand.”

Therefore, increased volatility expectations continue.

Highlights next week will include Housing Data as well as the Powell speech. Earnings reports will be in full swing for Q1, it is my belief the recent equity selloffs are partially related to the future of earnings report guidance as uncertainty continues.

Will sell the rumor buy the facts be in play?

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Quiet
  • Tue. J&J, B of A, b4 open
  • Wed. The Progressive Corp b4 open
  • Thu. United Healthcare b4 open, Netflix after close
  • Fri. Markets Closed in Observance of Good Friday

FED SPEECHES:

  • Mon.     Barkin 11am CDT, Waller, 12 noon CDT, Harker 5pm CDT, Bostic 6:40 PM CDT
  • Tues.     Barkin 10:35am CDT, Cook 4:10pm CDT
  • Wed.     Hammack 11am CDT, Fed Chair Powell Speech 12:30pm CDT, Schmid 6:00pm CDT
  • Thu.      Barr 10:45am CDT,
  • Fri.       Markets Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. US Consumer Inflation Expectations
  • Tue. Empire State MFG. Index
  • Wed. Retail Sales, industrial Production, Cap Utilization, Bus. Inventories, NAHB Hsg. Market Index, EIA Crude Stocks,
  • Thur. Bldg. Permits, Housing Starts, Jobless Claims, Philly Fed, EIA Nat Gas
  • Fri. Markets Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Futures 102: Options on Futures Trading for Equity Traders

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This course is geared towards traders familiar with trading equity options and will show you how a little knowledge around futures can help you transition from equity options to options on futures, using many of the strategies you already deploy. You will learn how options on futures are priced, how options can help you diversify your portfolio, as well as let you see opportunities during major economic events where you could trade options.

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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.

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May Wheat – Corn Spread

The May wheat – corn spread is threatening to break down into a new contract low. At this point, new sustained lows would project a possible slide to the third PriceCount objective in the 16 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 Futures Trading System of the Week

X Factor 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: $10,000

Developer Fee per contract: $125.00 Monthly Subscription

System Description: 

Trade ES futures. Started June 2020 and proud of it’s return. There are 4 independent optimized systems 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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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. 

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Guide to Commodity Futures Trading from a Stock Market Broker

One of the most profitable areas a stock market broker can get into is commodities futures and you can start trading them right now with the right research tools and trading strategy to bet on the future of the market while you’re trading stocks and growing your bank account. Any online brokerage account should have a diversified portfolio with plenty of commodity futures and options trades to go around and pad the investment accounts, whether you’re self-directed or use online brokers. Most online brokers know the importance of investment objectives and can almost always be met with the help of futures and financial advisors are always there to give you an idea of where they’ll be the time your trade goes through.

Active traders have plenty of options when it comes to stock and ETF trades and a stock market broker is going to suggest that every investment portfolio has a few things to hedge your bets and ensure you’re growing your bank account and never losing money with your stock trading. Investment holdings should always include mutual fund trades, stock ETF trades, and commodity futures and every good stock trading platform will have a mobile app that lets you make the most of them. Here’s all the information that active stock traders need to get into commodities and buy stocks that not only cover their account fees but make them money.

Choosing the Right Online Broker

There are interactive brokers and online brokers that will sell stocks and mutual funds for you and take all the work of e-trade away from you so you can sit back and watch your account grow and mature over time and that might be the best option for beginner investors before they start trading. They’ll make all the investment decisions for you and they’ll make a cash bonus when exchange-traded funds get a boost, but you can choose commission-free trades by using a mobile app to do it all by yourself. Active investing takes many research tools and the best online stock brokers will have the educational resources you need to get the most out of trading platforms without using full-service brokers.

Your online brokerage account should come with investment advice and access to mutual funds trading forex trading, and alternative investments that you can look at and decide if you want to get into the same areas that advanced traders are using in their online brokerages. You can start trading right now by setting margin accounts on your online brokerage account and full-service brokers will take over from there, or you can act as your online broker and use trading platforms and brokerage firms for research. There are many financial products to choose from and the decision is yours, but you should ensure you have all the information you need to make the correct one.

What to Consider When Selecting an Online Broker

There are a few things to consider when you want to find the best brokerage accounts to help with your active investing and there are financial products, such as discount brokers, to help you buy stocks with a brokerage account that makes you money and grows your bank account. The best online brokers will have options for active traders as well as access to a full-service broker to take your taxable brokerage account and do all the trading work for you. These online brokers know the stock market and are monitored by the financial industry regulatory authority to keep you and your money safe.

It’s important to consider account minimums on any mobile app you choose to use so you can be sure that your online brokerage platform is something you can comfortably afford until you start to sell stocks and make money through mutual funds and stock and ETF trades. Stock trading platforms are monitored by the Securities and Exchange Commission so your taxable brokerage account is secure and your account minimum is safe. The best online brokerage accounts keep their account fees low so you can buy stocks and make money simply by using a mobile app that supports your active investing decisions.

Types of Online Brokerage Accounts

Stock Market Traders

The best online brokerage platform will have every option available to you, from Morgan self-directed investing to online brokers who trade mutual funds, futures, and commodities for you, based on your long-term goals and the amount of money you’ve given the trading platform to use on your behalf. If you want fully commission-free trading, it’s best to act as your online broker and use the trading platform for information and educational resources that let you make the best decisions for your trades. This is great for advanced traders who know how the market works and want to use the broker’s online trading platform for support rather than a full-service broker.

No matter which type of brokerage account you get, your money will be protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation if the firm goes bankrupt for any reason or the stock trading platform gets shut down. The best online broker will have educational resources on a mobile app that you can access to carry out the investment decisions you’ve made. You’ll also have access to interactive brokers and online brokers to do the e-trade work for you so you don’t have to do it all on your own.

Getting Started with Online Brokers

Interactive brokers are easy to find on the right trading platforms and active traders will take your goals and make e-trade decisions based on what you want from brokerage firms and all you have to do is set up an account on a mobile app. Everything from alternative investments to stock ETF trades and options trades will be available to you as soon as you get set up and you’ll have the best online brokers and interactive brokers working for you on your trading platform. Active traders and discount brokers will have your account minimum to work with and you get to watch your investment accounts grow.

Of course, you don’t have to use interactive brokers on any trading platforms if you want to act as your full-service broker and do the e-trade work on your own. Some of the best online brokers are people who do it on their own with self-directed trading platforms and it can be the best commission-free trading that you can get into. Trading stocks in commodities futures can be very lucrative, as long as you have the educational resources it takes to know what’s happening and which moves you should make.

Online Brokerage Account Features

Stock trading platforms are great for active traders because brokerage firms have done the leg work of gathering information on stock trading so you can make self-directed trades without paying online brokers to do it for you. The best online broker platform will have real-time information you can access whenever you need it before you make an e-trade and bet on the future of the commodities of your choosing. Stock and ETF trades should be easy to access and they’ll have charts that show you where a stock has been so you can make an informed decision on where it will be in the future.

Stock trading platforms will have full-service brokers to utilize, as well as self-directed e-trade options that you can choose based on your needs and how you want to go about your options trades. The right stock trading platforms will allow you to add and draw from your account for your money is never locked away from you and you’ll get the same information that brokerage firms and the best online brokers get to use. Interactive brokers will also be available to help you make e-trade decisions so your stock trading and mutual funds always turn profits, just like full-service brokers would be making for you.

Online Brokerage Account Safety and Security

Whether you go with self-directed investing or interactive brokers on a better stock trading platform, your account minimum will always be safe and your information will always be kept as secure as possible, so you can act as your online broker without worrying about it being stolen. Most online brokers and interactive brokers utilize security features on their trading platforms that encrypt your data from end to end so your stock and ETF trades stay safe from outside interference. Your banking and personal information will be secure, and your account minimum will always be there for you.

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation will also insure your money in the event your stock trading platform goes bankrupt or shuts down, just like the money in your bank is protected. It’s also overseen by the financial industry regulatory authority so everything is safe, from mutual funds trades to ETF trades and options trades. No matter what you trade, you’ll always be safe and secure when you use the best brokerage accounts you can find.

Is My Money Insured at a Brokerage Firm?

No matter what kind of brokerage account you have at your brokerage firm, your money is always insured and protected, so you don’t have to worry about it disappearing from the trading platform or your account minimum being taken. The trading platform and online broker will use high security features and everything will be overseen so you can sell stocks and deal in commodities futures with full peace of mind. Every brokerage account gets the same level of security, whether you’re using interactive brokers or simply trading with the account minimum they require you to have.

It makes it easy to choose a brokerage firm that gives you access to commodities futures trading, mutual funds, options trades, and stock ETF trading when you know your money is insured and your information is always kept secure. You can make any investment decisions you want and the best online broker you can get will have your back, no matter what happens. Keep in mind that online brokers are overseen, just like all other brokerage accounts that you can open and manage.

Start Trading Futures Commodities with Online Brokers

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The best online brokers and brokerage accounts are waiting to make futures commodities trading possible right now and you can choose to go with interactive brokers or use the information they’ve collected to be your best online broker on your own, it’s completely up to you and how you want to trade. Commodities futures. stock ETF trades and options trades can be some of the most lucrative moves you can make and there’s an online broker ready to give you the chance to make lots of money off the market. You’ll get information on trends, past activity, and everything else you need to be the best online broker that you can be while you trade on your own behalf and make moves by trading stocks.

There are also active traders who can do the work for you if you don’t have the time it takes to become an expert on commodities futures and financial advisors who know the market and how to carry out the best trading strategy for you and your money. You don’t have to know everything about the stock market to start trading and making money off your investments right now. Just choose the best online broker and you’ll have all the resources you need to turn a profit and benefit from commodities futures.