{"id":385,"date":"2010-01-04T22:31:27","date_gmt":"2010-01-05T03:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optimusfutures.com\/tradeblog\/?p=385"},"modified":"2010-01-04T22:31:27","modified_gmt":"2010-01-05T03:31:27","slug":"e-mini-day-trading-strategies-what-do-traders-overlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimusfutures.com\/blog\/e-mini-day-trading-strategies-what-do-traders-overlook\/","title":{"rendered":"E-mini Day Trading \u2013 What Do Traders Overlook?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Six Important Elements if E-mini S&P Trading<\/h2>\n

Trading the E-mini S&P<\/a> Strategies requires a methodology to trade successfully, but there are other elements and factors that traders should not overlook. These are not features that would help you choose a direction nor do they assure any success, but if you adhere to these rules, it will help you choose a methodology suitable for you. THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decide which time of the day you want to trade. Some traders trade during the first one hour or two of the early session. Some feel that gives them\u00a0a better chance as oppose to day trading the whole day.\u00a0 In the early morning session, you will find there is more liquidity due to institutional flow, as oppose to more retail flow that could dominate in the afternoon hours.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price Feed-here is what you are looking for when it comes from the exchange: unfiltered data from the exchange.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Backup broker \u2013 platforms will go down. It\u2019s not \u201cif,\u201d but \u201cwhen\u201d. It\u2019s technology, and it\u2019s never perfect. You will need to know a broker, and or a trading desk person who can help you immediately. The \u201cdown\u201d time can be because your net connection went down, or the data is down, it\u2019s irrelevant. But, being ready and establishing a rapport with someone who can immediately tell you where you stand, is priceless.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stability \u2013 Go with a platform that is commonly used by\u00a0traders, and is often discussed amongst traders. Consider Sierracharts<\/a>, for example. Always look for feedback about reliability and stability. Some platforms require more memory to operate, so you need to use those that are compatible with your computer.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be conscious of commissions- Single dollars might not seem a lot, but it adds up pretty quickly and can have a tremendous effect on your trading results. Save!<\/p>\n

Commissions should be competitive, but your level of service, frequency of trading should all be all taken into consideration. Expect to negotiate fees that do have a tremendous effect on your trading.<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Study and Decide- Day trading is very analytical and requires sharp precision. Also, day trading requires being \u201cglued\u201d to the screen a bit. Be objective about your time availability and always use ONLY Risk Capital.<\/p>\n

THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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