The Floor Trader Trading System is an excellent retracement strategy found on Trading-Naked. It uses two moving averages to determine the trend. Then, it uses a simple pullback formation to enter the market. But don’t let its simplicity deceive you, there are subtle factors you need to take note of for it to be effective. More […]
A Guide to Trading the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) – The Fear Index
What is the VIX? It is the ticker symbol for the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index. It measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options. Look at the charts below. The rising volume of the VIX futures/options signals a growing interest in volatility behavior. Why is the VIX known as the Fear Index? It is a […]
A Simple Inside Bar Day Trading Strategy Using YM Futures
To day trade successfully, we need a market that is volatile and liquid. S&P 500 E-mini (ES) and NASDAQ-100 E-mini (NQ) futures are popular day trading markets. Beyond them, the E-mini DOW (YM) futures contract is also a great choice. Among equity index futures, the trading volume of YM futures ranks right after ES and […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Futures Using Price Action
Want to start start day trading futures? Want a reliable trading method without forking out thousands of dollars for glittery indicators? Follow this guide for step-by-step instructions to get started with day trading futures using price action. 1. Choose The Futures Contract You Want to Day Trade The first step to day trading futures using price […]
Best Futures For Day Trading
Earlier, I explained why day traders should trade futures. Traders who bought the idea are wondering which market offers the best futures for day trading. Let’s do some work and find out the answer. Learn: Trading Commodities and Financial Futures: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the Markets High Liquidity For Low Slippage Liquidity refers to the […]
Why Is Futures Trading The Best Option For A Day Trader?
Every day trader must decide which financial instrument to trade. There are many choices including futures, forex, stocks, and options. There are also many considerations of your own, and conflicting advice from your friends. Indeed, it is a difficult choice to make. Let’s cut the chase and tell you why futures trading is the best […]