How To Trade Volatility
Mark Boucher: The Midas Touch
Trader Mark Boucher has worn many hats in his long career: day trader, hedge fund manager, researcher, author, lecturer. Here we find out what has made him one of the most successful money managers in the business.
Opportunities In T-bonds and the D-mark
T-bond futures Short-term perspective: There were no economic reports today, and the June futures [USM9>USM9] gained slightly (three ticks) today as the market consolidated Fridays gains. We will look to sell tomorrow in the 121 15/32 area and above. Long-term perspective: Bonds are still in a
Just The Facts
The Dow closed at an all-time high of 9736.08 on Friday, up
268.68 on the day. Six stocks–IBM, AXP, MCD, WMT, UTX, and T–accounted for 46 percent of the
move.
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Reports Cause Surprise Activity
T-bond futures Short-term perspective: The June futures [USM9>USM9] rallied 26 ticks on a jobs report that showed unemployment increasing to 4.4 percent from 4.3 percent. The consensus was for a drop,which would have further confirmed fears of a stronger economy. Bonds were up over two points durin
Players Make Upside Push
Yesterday was almost a replay of Wednesday’s action, when the Mysterious
Futures Man showed up at 3:30 p.m. to close the S&P 500 cash right at its 50-day moving average.
Watching Volatility on Different Time Frames
Watching Volatility on Different Time Frames
Oversold Condition
After some early enthusiasm yesterday, with the S&P futures dictating the
NYSE opening once again, the SPDRs traded below their 50-day moving average, made one attempt to
rally above the early morning high of 123.56, failed, and sold off to a low of 121.81.
Manuel Ochoa
Swing Trading Financial Futures Market