Trading the Top E-mini

Dave Goodboy

Since its inception, the average daily volume of the E-mini S&P 500 has grown to over 1 million contracts. This coupled with its constant liquidity makes it an ideal vehicle for day trading. (more)

Part-Time Work Earns Full-Time Pay?

Austin Passamonte

If trading "part-time" during the higher volume periods is part of the professional traders' plan, why wouldn't that be part of every retail trader's regimen? (more)

3 Price Patterns That Every Trader Should Be Aware Of

Austin Passamonte

Simple price patterns are nothing more than reflections of the human emotions of fear & greed measured with real money at work in the markets. Here is a guide to key price patterns that every trader should be aware of. (more)

Deciding Between Self-Directed Trading vs. Managed Accounts

Patrick Yao

Becoming a successful trader can take months and often years to achieve. Are you willing to pay the price? Here's are the factors to consider... (more)

How Seasonalities Affect Futures Trades

Larry Schneider

The futures market trades on a seasonal pattern as the result of multiple factors such as planting and harvesting, weather conditions, etc. See how following seasonal trends can help you maximize your trading effectiveness. (more)

The Importance of Knowing Your Trading Style

Toni Hansen

Not all traders are alike. Are you a scalper, day trader, swing trader, or investor? Learn what style you trade with and it can greatly increase your potential for success. (more)

What You Need to Know About Trading Corn Futures

David Goodboy

With corn on the rise for several months now, and spiking at all-time highs, perhaps you'd like a little information on how to trade this hot commodity. Well here it is, a thorough detailing of corn trading basics. (more)

The Easiest E-mini?

Austin Passamonte

E-mini futures and ES's are by far the most popular stock-index market traded, by retail traders and institutions alike. But that widespread popularity is not necessarily a good thing. (more)

How to Use Options to Replicate a Futures Position

Kurt Eckhardt

Learn how you can use options out-of-the-money puts and calls to create a secure replication of a futures position. (more)

The Importance of Prior Price Levels

Austin Passamonte

We so often see stocks opening and closing at nearly unchanged prices. But experienced traders know that often times it's the movement between the opening and closing bells that's important. (more)

5 Reasons Why You are Missing the Boat if You're not Considering Alternative Investments - Part 2

Brandon Langley

In the first installment we discussed three primary benefits that alternative investments can provide to a 'traditional' investment portfolio or as a stand-alone investment. Today, we'll conclude with two more, and by the end of this you should be asking yourself, "where do I go from here?" (more)

What Trading Style Should You Use?

David Goodboy

In my last article, we discussed the four primary styles. Now, how do you decide what style fits you best? (more)

How Does Your Trading Style Fit You?

David Goodboy

One of the most crucial questions a new trader can ask themselves is, "How do I start trading stocks? What trading style should I use? (more)

5 Reasons Why You're Missing the Boat if You Don't Consider Alternative Investments - Part 1

Brandon Langley

When all is said and done, what direct monetary incentive does your mutual fund manager, stock broker, or financial adviser have to see you make 15-25% per year? See why alternative investment strategies may yield a better return. (more)

Trading Opportunities in Non-Financial Futures Markets (Part 2)

Larry Schneider

Today, non-financial futures comprise only 20% of all U.S. futures trading volume. Nonetheless there are many exciting and vibrant markets to trade. (more)

A Method for Trading the Indices in Pre-Market Hours

Tom Busby

The market continually changes and a trader must keep his options open. While traders in the U.S. sleep, the market continues to trade across the world. (more)

Using the Futures Markets to Enhance (or Defend) Your Investment Portfolio

Jeff Fosse

How to protect your portfolio by hedging with futures. (more)

How to Measure a Market Bottom or Bounce

Austin Passamonte

It goes without saying that Tuesday's historical rally was exactly that - historical. (more)

It's Time to Turn Off the News

Michael Covel

There has been so much volatility on major stock indices around the world that people are becoming numb to it. There is an eerie feeling that the other shoe has yet to drop. (more)

Improve Your Trading with Tick and Volume Based Charts

Austin Passamonte

Many successful traders moved away from time-based measurement charts for those which plot price changes and/or volume traded alone. In this article, you will learn how using tick and volume based charts can improve your trading. (more)