Volatility and how to discover it for your market or instrument
In this session from the US futures trading webclass Anna explains how to understand your market through the prism of volatility.
https://youtu.be/DX_Xx9oo4SE
00:01
Webinar introduction and disclaimer
00:01
The speaker welcomes everyone to the webinar, apologizes for a brief audio issue, and points out the disclaimer displayed on the screen. They emphasize that trading involves significant risks and advise viewers not to use money they cannot afford to lose. The introduction also acknowledges first-time attendees.
00:32
Volume price analysis overview
00:32
The segment explains volume price analysis, which examines the relationship between price action and trading volume to determine the authenticity of market moves. Genuine moves are confirmed by volume, while anomalies often indicate potential pullbacks or reversals. The speaker also mentions an accompanying book that provides worked examples of this methodology for better understanding.
01:08
Book and methodology applicability
01:08
The speaker discusses a boxed set available on Amazon, primarily for Kindle, which includes versions for different markets like forex, stocks, indices,...
All sorts of traps for unwary forex traders!!
For forex traders, there are many different traps waiting to be sprung, and in the London forex trading session this is yet another example, this time for the European fundamental news on the GBP/USD.
https://youtu.be/4DOS5-a7dpk
00:10
Introduction to fast timeframe scalping
00:10
The speaker welcomes viewers and begins by discussing a fast 15-second trading timeframe they frequently use for scalping. They emphasize the value of using quick charts, such as a one-minute chart with NinjaTrader or a similar platform, especially when learning volume price analysis (VPA). The speaker highlights that fast charts allow traders to grasp lessons rapidly by observing market behavior closely, using the example of the London market open to illustrate these concepts.
01:17
Analyzing London open volume and price action
01:17
The discussion focuses on analyzing price action and volume during the London open, about 15 minutes into the session. The speaker highlights the importance of comparing volume and price within the same session to identify anomalies. They point...
Fundamental data takes a back seat as the pandemic continues to dominate so patience required!
With markets remaining nervous as the pandemic continues to dominate and fundamentals take a back seat, patience is required in these tricky market trading conditions.
https://youtu.be/0fk3C9KbKOQ
00:12
Initial PMI data and market reaction
00:12
The speaker discusses monitoring recent market activity related to PMI data releases. They note that the first data set, a French PMI, was released quickly, but emphasize the German PMI at 8:30 as more important. The market reaction is positive, with 50 identified as a key inflection point.
00:47
Understanding PMI inflection point at 50
00:47
The speaker discusses analyzing fundamental data through graphical representations similar to market charts. They explain that a value above 50 indicates a well-performing market economy. The graph shows a sharp decline caused by the economic shutdowns due to the virus.
01:24
Context of unusual economic environment
01:24
The speaker discusses the unusual and abnormal context of the past two to three months, emphasizing that the environment has been far...
