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Developed by John Bollinger in the early 1980s, Bollinger Bands (BBs) are a technical trading tool traders use to measure pricing volatility. Vast numbers of equity, forex, and futures traders routinely employ their functionality in countless strategies. If identifying market state and dynamic pricing volatility is important to you, then Bollinger Bands and trading strategy… Read more.
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Identifying and capitalizing on breakouts is among the most popular strategies for enhancing futures trading profitability. A breakout occurs when an asset’s price moves directionally outside of an established support or resistance level. The result is either a bullish or bearish pricing trend that can reward astute traders with extraordinary returns. So how do you… Read more.
The rise of zero-commission stock trading has drawn the interest of retail traders from around the globe. Unfortunately, many of these participants aren’t aware that futures offer a collection of unique advantages that stocks don’t. If you’re currently weighing the pros and cons of the futures market vs. stock market dichotomy, read on for three… Read more.
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When tens of millions of people lost their jobs due to the 2020 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, stock market volatility echoed the distress. Throughout March and April 2020, equities devolved into chaos as the markets attempted to price-in an unprecedented economic event. To stay ahead of the curve, traders dedicated immense resources to the study… Read more.
When it comes to addressing USD inflation and futures marketing, timing is everything. Inflationary cycles can arise quickly, wreaking havoc on sectoral or aggregate economic conditions. However, given the proper perspective, astute futures traders can mitigate inflation’s downside while taking advantage of the upside. What Is Inflation? Inflation is a periodic increase in the prices… Read more.
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Scalping is a trading strategy that is designed to capitalize on small moves in asset pricing. To scalp effectively, scalpers conduct business on ultra-short time frames and trade frequently. When compared to traditional day or swing trading strategies, successful scalping relies on consistent market volatility and liquidity. Given the impetus placed on these attributes, West… Read more.
When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began spreading to North America in late February 2020, the financial markets entered a period of historic volatility. Asset classes across the board quickly became unhinged as investors braced for an unprecedented global economic shutdown. Amid the early-summer Phase 1 reopen, a single phrase crept into the nomenclature of nearly… Read more.