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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 6th, 2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Been on an extended holiday-first day back. ...

Been on an extended holiday-first day back.

Will probably sit and watch to get back in the swing of things.

Things have got a bit tasty over the weekend so there is one extra bit of fundamental...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 17th, 2019, 06:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Here is an example, right now, of a simple...

Here is an example, right now, of a simple concept but with the complexity added.

Price has come off highs and has bounced, as expected (no fundamental market moving news around), at the US open...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 17th, 2019, 05:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
I said simple, not easy. Simplicity comes...

I said simple, not easy.

Simplicity comes from waiting for areas of supply/demand (technical levels) to be hit and then seeing how price reacts to it. If it reacts how you would expect then you...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 13th, 2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Price moves lower after move described above. ...

Price moves lower after move described above.
There is no fundamental news driving this move either, and the market is till bullish after yesterday's announcements.
Price drops into an area of...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 13th, 2019, 06:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Classic UK session reversal trade. Context...

Classic UK session reversal trade.

Context for set up.
Price breaches highs made in overnight trading but there is absolutely no fundamental reason to move much higher.
So price breaches the...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 12th, 2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Thanks for the link, will take a look. It's...

Thanks for the link, will take a look.

It's important to note (don't think I made this point yet) that I only trade really big outlier events. Only a big miss or a big beat well outside of analyst...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 12th, 2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
If you're talking about the order entry (I think...

If you're talking about the order entry (I think you are?) then I do it manually. And fast! There might be an algo that could be programmed how to do it but I really have no idea how you would set...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 12th, 2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
News trade example for today. One thing I...

News trade example for today.

One thing I was told which is fantastic is that price always retraces to give you a chance to get on board. It might be very quick indeed, but it will always give...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 12th, 2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
I have one answer for all three questions: I have...

I have one answer for all three questions: I have been long since October 10th (closed position today). Sold 5 2840-2820 Put credit spread expiring Next Friday. I also had 5 ES calls (2960), same...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 12th, 2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
To reply to your first post: "I read...

To reply to your first post:

"I read somewhere that the only way you can be successful at trading is by "looking at the market through the eyes of other market participants." Who are those market...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 11th, 2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Thanks for the new replies and will respond in...

Thanks for the new replies and will respond in due course.

Initial thoughts is that they are classic trading responses that over complicate simple issues of supply and demand.
Some things to...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 5th, 2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Regarding levels and entry criteria. It is...

Regarding levels and entry criteria.

It is important to note the first 30mins of the US open on the ES, and to also mark down the close on the chart.
These 2 zones act as excellent support and...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 3rd, 2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
That is good analysis and is interesting to read...

That is good analysis and is interesting to read and then have a think about it.

So here is a question to you which is the most important point in all this:
As a swing trader (this is a swing...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 2nd, 2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Agreed r.e. stocks. It's one of the reasons why I...

Agreed r.e. stocks. It's one of the reasons why I don't do trade them as there are too many variables e.g. you need to know about the individual stock and what drives it's performance and therefore...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 1st, 2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Been trading away and haven't looked and updated...

Been trading away and haven't looked and updated this thread.
Interesting posts about China and the various issues surrounding the economy, and they're actually a great example of the challenges we...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 18th, 2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Great example just happened: Trump has said no...

Great example just happened:
Trump has said no tariff movement until impeachment is over and/or election.
Fundamental news that means price has to go lower.
If you were quick and had a sqwawk you...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 15th, 2019, 03:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
The ES yesterday gave a great example of the...

The ES yesterday gave a great example of the first rule:
1) Most days, in the absence of market changing news, price will move around between major technical levels and will react/reverse when...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 14th, 2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
On a similar note, if you were lucky enough to be...

On a similar note, if you were lucky enough to be trading at 1.45am UK time then you would have had a truly stunning trade using the same method.
As you can see, price has breached the previous...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 14th, 2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
A great example in ES today (both UK and US...

A great example in ES today (both UK and US session) of price moving between set levels in the absence of any fundamental news to drive price to new levels.
The first chart shows a 24 hour chart...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 11th, 2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Simple concepts still need explanation if you're...

Simple concepts still need explanation if you're trying to describe how, when and why a market will move.

Hence why the important bits are highlighted.

So to summarise what I have said so far:...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 11th, 2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,910
Posted By Keab
Swing Trading the ES - simplicity and understanding price levels

Hi there,

Long time member of Big Mike's webpage (sorry I just can't call it futures.io).
As I have progressed in my trading over the years I have traded many instruments, including FX, bunds and...
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