Articles that match the tag: E-minis


What's the Easiest E-mini to Trade?

Austin Passamonte - January 22, 2010
E-mini S&P 500 is 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. Here's why. Read More >>

The Historical Patterns of Sideways Markets

Austin Passamonte - November 19, 2010
TradingMarkets contributing writer Austin Passamonte takes a look at the historical patterns of sideways markets, with an eye toward what the near-term and mid-term future might hold. Read More >>

How to Calculate Profit and Loss in Agricultural Futures

Carley Garner - November 18, 2010
Carley Garner gives an explanation of the commodities market to help you begin your journey in this challenging yet lucrative trading arena. Read More >>

3 Tips to Profitably Day Trading E-minis

Chris Dunn - November 05, 2010
Chris Dunn explains 3 things you can implement in your trading to help define your edge in the market. Read More >>

Trades Most Futures Traders Overlook

Austin Passamonte - November 04, 2010
Mention the word "futures" and most traders might think of day trading and the index E-mini markets. No doubt they're more popular, but that doesn't make them the only viable choice. Here's Austin Passamonte's tutorial on the numerous trading vehicles available in futures and commodities. Read More >>

2 Ways to Determine Trend Strength

Austin Passamonte - November 01, 2010
TradingMarkets contributor Austin Passamonte gives traders a unique set of tools to help them determine the strength of a trend. Read More >>

How to Trade Gaps with the Odds in Your Favor

Austin Passamonte - October 19, 2010
Open gaps are merely one of numerous ways to keep yourself on the correct side of high-probability pending price direction. Austin Passamonte examines some of the high-odds characteristics to these events, which can enable savvy traders to profit from repetitive patterns in the market. Read More >>

Stalking the Best E-Mini Trades

Tim Bourquin - October 12, 2010
Remaining patient while waiting for the right trade setups to come along is not an easy task, especially when those setups occur only 1-3 times per day. Read how this S&P E-mini trader finds those "special" trades. Read More >>

Combining Trading Strategies to Improve Your Odds

Austin Passamonte - October 05, 2010
TradingMarkets contributor Austin Passamonte discusses two trading strategies to keep traders on the correct side of pending price direction. Read More >>

If You Like Volatility Consider Trading This...

Austin Passamonte - September 23, 2010
For the past few years and counting, crude oil futures have gained increasing popularity and attention from individual traders for a number of good reasons. Austin Passamonte explains why its a good commodity to trade. Read More >>