Scalping congested markets using a fast timeframe
Another tricky session trading the US indices as the markets moved sideways, but moving to a fast timeframe opens up opportunities for scalping traders, even […]
emini trading
Trading the bearish trend on the YM emini and congestion phases
After a dramatic move lower for US indices driven by the indecisive words of the FED, it was interesting to see how the markets would […]
Scalping indices in rangebound markets – not for everyone!
In tight markets it’s can sometimes pay to move to the faster timeframes to dig out the trading opportunities, and this was certainly the case […]
A typical day trading the US indices using time, renko and tick charts
The early part of the US session proved once again that for index traders it’s so important to take advantage of the money days, which […]
Lessons to learn trading the indices
After the last few days when index trading has been a relatively straightforward business, today’s session was much as expected following the overnight news from […]
Using an ETF to confirm futures price action
Whilst the main news item of the day was the ECB rate statement and associated conference, the significance of this was not lost on US […]
A tough day for index traders, but not for gold speculators
Another day trading the indices where patience was required in abundance with the YM, NQ and ES all treading water following the Advance GDP release […]
The volume point of control takes centre stage for the US indices day trading!
In the US session for day trading the index futures, once again it was patience that was required in abundance as we waited for the […]
2019 starts with a bang! Volume price anlaysis reveals the truth behind the price action
If there was one word to define the end of 2018 and the start of 2019, that would be……volatility. Over the holiday period and at […]
Accumulation and distribution explained on the YM Emini
Accumulation and distribution is one of the key components of volume price analysis and in this session we take a look at the US markets […]
A great day for trading stocks and indices – & the importance of floating supply
Choosing the best stocks for day trading can be tricky and if you choose the wrong ones, it can be tough make money as a […]
US mid-term elections dominate price action in all markets
Waiting for the US mid term elections was reflected in the markets this afternoon, and following an initial move higher, that was it for the […]
NQ emini back as leader of the pack
Some are born to lead and others to follow, and the NQ emini has once again regained its rightful place as leader of US equity […]
NQ index leads the way out of recession
Given the debate in the media of whether equities have peaked once again, I thought it be useful to take a look at the NQ […]
YM Emini index futures consolidate in 14,350 area
The YM Emini contract continued to trade in a narrow range, yesterday and overnight on Globex, closing with a narrow spread down candle with the […]
Market analysis and trends for 2013
As we move towards the end of another trading year, the statement which perhaps frames the financial markets for 2012, was that issued by Mario […]
Daily VIX runs into resistance at the 20 level
The VIX closed yesterday’s US equity trading session at 16.69, having moved steadily lower throughout the day,, and ending with a wide spread down bar […]