Basics, building blocks & resources for new traders
Developed by technical analysis pioneer, Welles Wilder, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a versatile indicator that measures the speed and change of price movement. The RSI is can be used to:Read More
First introduced by Chester Keltner in his 1960’s book “How to Make Money in Commodities”, Keltner Channels have become a popular trading indicator and a pillar in the art of technical analysis. Read More
In addition to basic order types such as Limit Orders & Stop-Market Orders, there are also more advanced order types which can be valuable tools in a trader’s arsenal.
This article will cover the following three advanced order types:Read More
Orders are the core of electronic trading. As a result, understanding various order types is an important first step in learning to trade.
In this article, the function and significance of 3 basic order types are outlined:Read More
Analyzing multiple markets in search of trading opportunities can be a tedious, time consuming process. Leveraging automated trading tools can help traders save time, increase efficiency and identify potential trade setups. Read More
Underlying strength, rate of change and price fluctuation can all be analyzed using technical indicators to identify potential trade signals in the 10-Year T-Note futures contract (ZN).
The following 3 technical indicators are just a few of the indicators that can be used when analyzing futures trading markets:Read More
Comparing the price action of two different futures contracts may uncover complementary or inverse trends and leading indicator relationships to be used in a potential day trading setup.Read More
Backtesting an automated futures trading strategy enables you to see how a trade would have performed in historical market conditions. NinjaTrader’s award winning software equips traders with a robust backtesting environment through its Strategy Analyzer feature. Read More
The futures trading industry offers a number of unique benefits for active investors. Whether it’s the diverse mix of investment options, such as commodities, equity indexes, currencies and treasury bonds, or the myriad of advantages when compared to other investment options, futures can be a fantastic vehicle to hedge risk and make your dollar work harder. Read More
By assessing time, price, volume and momentum with technical indicators, the Nasdaq futures contract (NQ) can be analyzed for potential trade opportunities. Insights from technical analysis could provide buy or sell signals or an indication of potential trend reversals or market moves.Read More