Traders Daily Direction
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Get Your Charts Ready for the Trading Week
Good Morning, Traders! I’m going to show you what indicators and setups I use to prepare my charts today. I understand that dealing with all of the data for trading may be overwhelming, so I wanted to take some time to give you some real advice that will help you become a better trader. Properly setting … The post Get Your Charts Ready for the Trading Week appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Finding Opportunities to Trade No Matter the Conditions
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! We’re still actively looking for opportunities to buy the Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures market (NQ)! I still expect the market to keep pushing toward the 15300 price point in our daily timeframe, just as we discussed earlier this week. And I know that these sort of setups within a volatile … The post Finding Opportunities to Trade No Matter the Conditions appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
How Ticks and Candlesticks Make or Break a Trade
Good morning, Traders! Many of my students ask to learn more about the lines that run across my timeframe charts. Those candlestick charts are what show price movement within a market. And each move, or tick, has a certain value. That’s how we figure out which markets will give us a profitable trade! Reading a timeframe … The post How Ticks and Candlesticks Make or Break a Trade appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Reexamining Your Futures Trading Strategy
Hello, Daily Direction readers! It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to discuss some of the basic features of trading. I’m going to concentrate on the fundamentals of futures contracts and how to trade them today. Trading has the potential to be a rewarding career. Every day, traders and brokers transfer millions of dollars in liquidity. … The post Reexamining Your Futures Trading Strategy appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Don’t Let Risk Push You Out of the Market
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! A lot is going on with the Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures market (NQ). And while the current timeframe analysis looks confusing, I’m here to explain the current setup. The overall long-term direction for the NQ is bullish. But while that’s true, we could see the market fall before it rallies again. It’s … The post Don’t Let Risk Push You Out of the Market appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Waiting for the Short-Term Direction
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! We’re keeping a close eye on the markets right now, as volatility has increased across the board. But it doesn’t mean the futures market isn’t full of opportunities. I’m now analyzing light crude oil futures (CL). While the long-term trend is upward, the short-term trend may be in the direction of a … The post Waiting for the Short-Term Direction appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
The Easiest Way to Manage Risk
Hello, Daily Direction readers! We’ve reached Friday, which means it’s time to wrap up another trading week, unwind over the weekend, and prepare to start all over again on Monday! One of the best ways to prepare for the trading week is to go over some of the key facts that support my methodology. The … The post The Easiest Way to Manage Risk appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Has the Roller Coaster Market Thrown You for a Loop?
Hello, Daily Direction readers! The market has thrown us a few curveballs over the last few weeks. It’s been one crazy roller coaster ride after another. But that doesn’t mean we’re out of options in our trading setup! We always look for opportunities no matter how weird the market gets. Today, we’re looking at the E-Mini Russell … The post Has the Roller Coaster Market Thrown You for a Loop? appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
How to Understand the Futures Marketplace
Hello, Daily Direction readers! We’ve reached the middle of the trading week! It’s time to step back, look at where we’ve been and where we’re going over the next couple of days. To do that, we need to discuss some of the fundamentals of the futures market. Futures are just that: contracts for buying and … The post How to Understand the Futures Marketplace appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
The Latest Outlook for Gold Futures
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! For today’s edition, we’re watching Gold Futures (GC) for opportunities to make profitable trades. GC is making higher highs and higher lows as it moves within an up channel. We’re waiting for the market to break a counter trendline and push bullish into the buy zone. Once that happens, we’ll look at our … The post The Latest Outlook for Gold Futures appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Prepare Your Charts for the Coming Week
Good Morning, Traders! Today, I want to teach you what indicators and setups I use when preparing my charts. I know it can get a bit confusing when dealing with all the data for trading, so I wanted to pause for one moment and give you some solid info that can help you become a better … The post Prepare Your Charts for the Coming Week appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Taking the First Step toward Trading the Right Way
Happy Friday, Daily Direction readers! We’re nearing the end of another week, so it’s time to focus on a key part of my trading technique that can help you improve your futures trading skills. One of the most common questions I get from students when I teach is, “How do I locate the best futures broker?” … The post Taking the First Step toward Trading the Right Way appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
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