If a new trader is looking to use futures to earn speculative profits, an understanding of spreads relationships is essential.
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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…
Chicago Trading Seminar: Seasonals Defined
Don DeBartolo, a senior broker at Daniels Trading, defines the seasonality of the markets at the GBE Chicago trading seminar on June 22, 2013.
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The Market’s Spine Guide: Oscillators [HD]
Markets can get overbought and oversold from time to time and retrace. It is this reversal of price action that attracts some traders to get involved. In this last video of our 6 video series, Brian discusses the powerful tools of The Oscillator. Join Brian as he breaks down the 2 most popular oscillators, the Stochastic and the Relative Strength Index in this comprehensive 10 minute video.
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The Market’s Spine Guide: Moving Averages [HD]
Moving averages are a favorite indicator used by traders of all styles. Tune in for our latest installment and see the 4 most popular moving averages and find out why Brian likes them and how he uses them throughout his day. Tune in to this 14 minute video and Brian will show you the ins and outs of trading with them on your charts.
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The Market’s Spine Guide: The MACD [HD]
In our last video, Brian explained Moving Averages and their value as he worked up to his favorite indicator, The MACD. Join Brian in this 5th video as he goes into further details on the MACD indicator (Moving Average Convergence Divergence). Brian will break down the convergence and divergence components in easy to understand language. He will show you why it is his favorite and how he uses it when breaking down charts for levels to monitor and for trade ideas. You won’t want to miss this next installment!
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The Market’s Spine Guide: Volume [HD]
Brian Cullen likes to call Volume, “The Forgotten Indicator”. In this insightful 13 minute video, he discusses using volume to help define healthy trends and locate possible market reversals. Tune in for a fresh introduction to volume. Brian will show you how to apply the signals of both rising and declining volume to potentially better plan your next move.