Catching Knives: Tips for Successful Counter-Trend Trading
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, a trend is a “prevailing tendency or inclination.” As it pertains to active trading, a trend is a...
Read MoreTrading the S&P 500 200-Day Moving Averages
The moving average is one of the most popular technical indicators among futures traders. Moving averages come in many forms, including exponential,...
Read MoreHow Does Liquidity Impact the Futures Markets?
Futures market liquidity is an important topic that’s easy to overlook. However, if you’re going to prosper as an active trader, then understanding...
Read MoreBollinger Band Futures Trading Strategies
Created by market technician John Bollinger in the 1980s, Bollinger Bands (BBs) are a favored indicator for many traders worldwide. According to...
Read MoreChart Patterns for Day Trading
Market traders commonly use chart patterns to identify positive-expectation trading opportunities. When used in conjunction with other indicators,...
Read MoreWhen Should You Trade Vertical Spreads?
A vertical spread is an options strategy in which the trader simultaneously purchases and sells multiple contracts with different strike prices. Each...
Read MoreWhen Should You Consider Buying and Selling Options?
Unlike other securities, options feature a collection of unique functionalities. An options contract provides the trader the opportunity to open...
Read MoreWhen Should You Use a Trailing Stop Loss Strategy?
Using a trailing stop loss is a great way to lock in profits or limit risk in an active market. In fact, professional futures traders frequently...
Read MoreHow to Calculate Systematic Risk Within Your Portfolio
For active traders and investors, systematic risk is a market driver that should never be ignored. It can come on as a surprise and wreak havoc on...
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