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E-mini Futures - London
Course Description
The objective of this 5 day class is to introduce and advance active traders into the specialized world of Derivative Futures Index trading, also known as E-mini’s, which are small Futures Contracts on the S&P500 Index, the NASDAQ 100 Index, the Russell 2000, S&P MidCap and the Dow 30 Index. We will teach you all aspects of this trading arena, using the latest tools and software.
You will learn to control your own order flow by using the state-of-the-art Cyber Pro for index Trading. You will learn how the pros make money and learn the differences between E-mini’s and equities trading. You will increase your self-awareness of the futures market. You will hone down on the trading tools and methods that are right for you. You will have a heightened understanding of the E-mini Futures markets and be able to trade with greater confidence. You will have the blueprint for building a trading business using the futures market.
This is one of our "Live" Trading signature courses so attendance is limited to the trading stations available. For discussions and theory, we will only use “Live” data and for the lab work, when you practice your newly acquired Skill Sets, you will be trading Live. Trading is a skill and you need to practice!
Class Materials
 Each student will receive a binder with all class slides printed in color, with room to write notes. Also included are class handouts and any additional material the instructor provides for the course, so student can easily refer to all class material after the class.
Course Curriculum
Day 1
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Day 2
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Secrets to Successful Trading
Why Trade E-mini Stock Index Futures?
The Futures Contract
Futures Contract: Evolution
Index Futures: Portfolio Management
The “Underlying” Products
Development of the E-mini Contract
S&P 500 E-mini Contract
Inter-connected Markets
Products and Multipliers
Futures Contract: Ticks
E-mini NAZ
Premiums and Discounts - “Cash” vs Futures
Contract Months & “Rollover”
CME E-mini Trading Hours - (Includes GLOBEX: S&P, NAS, Russell, MidCap)
Live Data Trading Session
GLOBEX® - Global Electronic Trading System
Quotations: Stock vs. Futures
Vision Pro: Platform Example
J-Trader: Platform Example
CyberTrader: Platform Example
eSignal: Charting example
The Economy
Business Environment
Economic Indicators
Technical Analysis
Charting and Price Movement
More Than One Possible Entry
DownTrends & Shorting
Short: Multiple Entries
Support and Resistance
Zones: Separating Ranges
Charting the Futures
Trends & Trendlines
Trend Reversals
Trend Continuation
Opening Gap
Indicators
TRIN
Advancers vs Decliners: TICK
Money Management
Risk Management
Preparation
Stop Types
Controlling Exposure: SIZING, DURATION & FREQUENCY
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Developing a Plan
Margin (Performance Bond)
Marking to Market
Taxes - IRC 1256: Special Treatment
Some “downsides” of the E-mini’s
Developing a Trading Plan
Write a Trading Journal
Connection Options
Computer Specs - minimums
Technical Analysis II
Key Reversal Days
Analyze Different Time Frames
Entering on an Uptrend
Stops – Using Trend Lines & Previous Lows
Open Interest & Volume
Exit Strategies
Leonardo Pisano Bonaccio - Fibonacci
Fibonacci Retracement, Spirals, Extensions, Time Zones, Fans, Clusters or Confluence
Trading Strategies
Live Data Trading
Technical Indicators/Studies
Moving Averages
Exponential Moving Average
Simple vs. Exponential MA
Momentum Oscillators
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Stochastics Oscillator
Moving Average Convergence-Divergence(MACD)
Bollinger Bands
Momentum Indicator
Putting It All Together: Cross Referencing
Preparing for Live Trading
The 10 Laws of Trading…Risk Management
Why a trading log
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Trading Skills
Your Trading Mission
E-mini vs. the Big Ones
Rollover Volume
Inter-connected Markets
Dow Index Facts
E-mini Dow
Russell 2000 Index Facts
E-mini RUT
NASDAQ 100 Index Facts
E-mini NAZ
S&P Mid Cap 400 Index Facts
E-mini Mid Cap
5 E-mini Futures movement comparison
E-mini Futures Swing Comparison
Live Trading Lab Session
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Preparation for the Week Ahead
Learning through the Markets
Broad Market Review
Long Term Technical Analysis
Significance of Larger Price Designs
Surviving the Markets
Technical Analysis: Different Approaches
What drives the markets?
Understanding the Market: Correlation across Time Frames
Charting: Switching Pages/Layouts
Time Horizons
Live Trading Lab Session
Regular Sessions vs. Intraday w/ Overnight
Globex/Overnight Session Swing Highs/Lows
Behaviors and Patterns
Trends and Environments
Gearing up for the next Turn Impulsions - Corrections
Broadening Formations
Trendlines, Channels and Fibs
Channel Break
Gapping, Filling & Traversing
Gapping: Visibility
Direction and Traversing
Short-Term Psychology
Speed
Reversals
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Quick Review of the Futures
Long Term View Known & Clear
Correlation across Time Frames
Cross-Referencing
Rotations: 2 Types
What to Look for in the Trade Indicators
Long Term view of the VIX
NYSE $TICK
Oscillators
Continuation Patterns
Live Trading Lab Session
Managing the Trade in Review
Wrap Up
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Class Locations and Dates
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Testimonials
"Anyone considering E-minis needs this course. There was lots of trading time, and the instructor let us in on his personal tips for trading E-minis."
Thurman B., November 2007
"The E-mini course met all of my expectations and more. Great job Online Trading Academy!"
Scott F., October 2007
"I really enjoyed the E-mini class. JoAnn really does a great job at explaining the details and strategies used. She answered all our questions immediately. I highly recommend this class."
Daniel M., March 2007
"When I knew I had to take a week out from work to attend the E-mini class together with my trading partner, I had to be a little skeptical on the cost-benefit. Having taken the venture, I can honestly say that the course had real value, was a good refresher course with some fresh insights and the live trading was an invaluable hands-on nuts and bolts experience that complimented the book teaching."
Bryan S., February 2007
"Top notch state of the art instruction. I'm very grateful that I fell in with Online Trading Academy."
John H., July 2005
"I enjoyed the course. I feel that Mike is an excellent teacher. I was also pleased with Fernando's input as well as Rich's. Even though I found many things to be repetitive because I already knew much, I also found a lot of things that I had no clue about. Thank you and I will be back in the future."
John W., July 2005
"Rob actually traded HIS account. I saw a pro in action. Hands-on is the way for me and the class was just that."
Brian S., July 2005
"Mike is an outstanding instructor as well as an expert in the market. His instruction is far better than I have received in other courses."
Alfred W., January 2004
"The E-mini Course I took at the Online Trading Academy was both informative and thought-provoking. It built my confidence to trade the E-minis almost right after the class. Truly, the class serves as a springboard to more advanced and sophisticated techniques for the serious E-mini trader. The instructor, Mike Mc Mahon is both a trader and an outstanding instructor, a rare combination in an individual. The staff was helpful, organized and friendly and made you feel at ease. It was a pleasure taking this course and yes, I will be back for additional courses at Online Trading Academy."
Vijay M., July 2003
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