Don’t trade with a blindfold, trade with a plan! Managing risk equals having a plan, and there are 3 important points to keep in mind before entering a trade. Develop a plan, Stick to your plan, and Adjust your plan if the trade is profitable.
How to Read the Commitment of Traders Report
The Commitment of Traders (COT) Report is conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) detailing the open interest in each futures and options on commodities markets containing 20 or more traders holding position sizes large enough to meet the CFTC’s reporting level.
Daniels Trading: Emerging Leadership with a Culture of Trust
At the core of every great relationship is trust. Trust is a behavior that is created from demonstrating character and competence. Every Daniels Trading broker understands the importance of demonstrating trust to clients in order to earn and maintain a trader’s business.
How Do I Find Futures Spread Margins Listed at the CME Group and ICE Exchange?
This articles explains in detail how to find the Futures Spreads margins through the CME Group’s website and the ICE Exchange’s website.
What Exactly Are Futures Spreads
If a new trader is looking to use futures to earn speculative profits, an understanding of spreads relationships is essential.
Finding FND and LTD for Positions
First Notice Day (FND) and Last Trading Day (LTD) are very important dates to know when trading any futures contract. You can find the FND and LTD in several ways.
Simultaneously Entering a Stop and Setting a Profit Target
If a trader would like to place an order to enter the market on a stop, is it acceptable for the trader to simultaneously place a profit target at the same time?
Stops and Liquidity
Stop orders can be used in futures trading as a great way to help manage risk and protect losses, lock in profits, or enter the market on a breakout. The downside to using stop orders, however, is slippage.
If I Enter on a Limit, Can I Place My Protective Stop at the Same Time?
A common question that new traders often ask is if it is acceptable to place a protective stop while simultaneously placing an order to enter on a limit. The trader who typically asks this question is primarily concerned with having a predefined risk parameter for his limit order. The answer to this question is…
Tax Advantages of Futures Trading
As we are all aware, tax season is now upon us and I am sure everybody could use some relief from the tax man, so what better time to learn about the tax advantages of futures trading! Most experienced traders may understand the differences between trading stocks versus futures and the benefits each offers depending… Read more.