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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
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.
The Importance of Timeframe Charts
Good morning, Traders! It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for an in-depth look into a critical part of my trading strategy. Today, I’m going to give you a crash course in candlesticks and tick values so you can learn more about how I use my charts to find trading opportunities in the futures markets. I … The post The Importance of Timeframe Charts appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Are Oil Prices Setting up for Another Shift?
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! We’re watching the markets closely right now, as volatility has increased in many sectors. But that doesn’t mean were lacking opportunities within the futures market! Right now, I have my eye on light crude oil futures (CL). While the long-term direction is up, I’m hoping that the short-term direction turns down. While that … The post Are Oil Prices Setting up for Another Shift? appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Don’t Get Left behind When a Trade Develops
Good Morning, Traders! You’ll see several crucial indicators down the right-hand column if you’re following along with my Daily Direction newsletter. These simple symbols provide a brief overview of how our highlighted futures market is performing for the day. The goal of Daily Direction is to give you the information you need to make winning … The post Don’t Get Left behind When a Trade Develops appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Understanding the Ups and Downs of the Market
Good morning, Traders! Today, I’m going to give you a crash course in candlesticks and tick values so you can learn more about how I use my charts to find trading opportunities in the futures markets. I often get questions from traders about how my timeframe charts work. More specifically, they want to know how to read … The post Understanding the Ups and Downs of the Market appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Ready for a Friday Strategy Review?
Good morning, Traders! Today is another glorious Friday, which means it’s time to close down another week of trading, unwind over the weekend, and prepare to resume our trading on Monday! Going over some of the main facts that support my strategy is one of the greatest ways to prepare for the trading week. The … The post Ready for a Friday Strategy Review? appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Dealing with the Data of Futures Trading
Good Morning, Daily Direction readers! It’s Thursday, so that means it’s time for another look at a critical component of my futures trading strategy. If you’ve been following my trades, you’ll know that I rely heavily on timeframe charts while making futures trading judgments. Today, I want to teach you what indicators and setups I use … The post Dealing with the Data of Futures Trading appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Preparing Our Charts for the GC
Good morning, Daily Direction readers! For today’s edition, we’re watching Gold Futures (GC) for opportunities to make profitable trades as the market moves from the bottom to the top of the up channel. The GC is pushing close to the short-term down trendline, which could send the market back down toward the bottom of the channel. But the … The post Preparing Our Charts for the GC appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
Ready for This Market to Turn Bullish?
Hello, Daily Direction readers! Markets are open, and we’re ready to follow the E-Mini Russell 2000 futures market (RTY). The long-term and short-term directions for the RTY are up as we actively look for opportunities to buy the market! Right now, the RTY is working through a wide sideways range. If support can hold, the … The post Ready for This Market to Turn Bullish? appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
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