Where to start trading Emini's? How about the micro futures?
If you're new to index trading, the Emini micro futures contracts from the CME are a great place to start.
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Introduction to micro contracts for indices
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The speaker introduces the use of tick charts for trading futures, specifically focusing on a micro contract for indices called the MES. This contract is one-tenth the size of standard contracts like the ES, YM, or NQ, making it a smaller and lower-risk option. The MES operates on the same principles as larger contracts but features lower tick activity, providing a more accessible entry point for traders. It was launched by the CME last year and is available across various contracts.
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Liquidity and popularity of micro contracts
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The speaker discusses the popularity and liquidity of micro contracts in currency futures trading. Unlike typical micro contracts that tend to be illiquid with uneven price action, these micro contracts show smooth price movements similar to full-sized contracts. They are recommended for...
Learn how to trade oil using multiple time frames.
Oil is one of the key commodities for forex traders, and as crude oil slumped in price, this was reflected in the forex markets and the Canadian dollar.
https://youtu.be/XH11ebDXcMs
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Introduction and oil market overview
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The speaker welcomes viewers warmly despite the weather and mentions watering the garden. They acknowledge some technical issues from earlier and assure the audience that questions can be asked in the chat. The session will focus on oil, specifically the WTI contract, and the speaker prepares to discuss its relationship to the CAD/yen currency pair, highlighting the influence of risk factors and major market conditions.
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Multiple time frame trend monitoring
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The speaker discusses trading a commodity that is currently crashing, emphasizing that trading principles are consistent regardless of the instrument or timeframe. They explain using multiple timeframes—from 2 minutes up to daily charts—to analyze trends. The trend monitor tool is highlighted as especially valuable for maintaining profitable positions, particularly when used across multiple...
A powerful combination to trade index futures on NinjaTrader
Discover how to trade emini index futures using renko charts and time based charts on NinjaTrader
https://youtu.be/Hlhkobf9iYE
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Using Renko with time base charts for momentum
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The speaker discusses their workspace setup, which includes multiple wrinkles and multiple time-based charts, highlighting the powerful combination of using Renko charts alongside traditional time-based charts. They explain that Renko and tick charts provide a sense of momentum that time-based charts alone do not show. The setup involves using multiple time frames simultaneously, such as 15-second, 30-second, and 1-minute charts, with Renko charts aligned to these time frames through a wrinkle optimizer tool.
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Optimal Renko brick size adjustment explained
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The video explains how the optimal Renko brick size is determined dynamically for a trading instrument during a session. Since market speed fluctuates throughout the session, fixed settings like a 150-tick chart can be misleading. Instead, the indicator adjusts the optimal brick size in real time to reflect these changes, allowing for more...
Silver futures deliver some classic volume price analysis lessons
More lessons in volume price analysis using silver futures.
https://youtu.be/EaAnGfTIgLo
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Introduction to volume price analysis
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The speaker begins by ensuring the audience can see the screen and moves the chat interface out of the way. They introduce a silver chart to illustrate key points about volume price analysis. Emphasis is placed on recognizing signals within any chart or timeframe and the importance of patience in allowing those signals to fully develop.
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Silver futures trap move explained
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The speaker discusses silver futures, highlighting a trap move occurring at 1:00 PM UK time, which coincides with the opening of the US cash markets. This time brings increased volume and volatility, demonstrated by a significant trigger and notable volume, characterizing the move as volatile.
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Volatility trigger and reversal
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The volatility trigger appears on the candle in real time, causing many traders to enter the market out of fear of missing out. This often leads to them being caught in a reversal as...
