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CFDs and futures allow trading across various financial markets, including bonds, indices, shares, forex, commodities, and more. Compared to directly trading futures, CFDs often offer greater flexibility. 📊 Read more in the following article ➡ https://lnkd.in/eumHctsG #t4trade #blog

Equity and equity derivative markets will remain open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Currency and commodity markets will remain closed. Our prior communication about a short special live trading session on Saturday stands revised. The expiry date for the Bankex and Midcap Nifty indices has been revised from January 22, 2024, to January 20, 2024. Monday, January 22, 2024, will be a market holiday for the equity, F&O, and currency segments. Commodity markets will be closed for the first half, and trading will be open only in the evening session (5:00 pm onwards).

Equity and equity derivative markets will remain open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Currency and commodity markets will remain closed. Our prior communication about a short special live trading session on Saturday stands revised. The expiry date for the Bankex and Midcap Nifty indices has been revised from January 22, 2024, to January 20, 2024. Monday, January 22, 2024, will be a market holiday for the equity, F&O, and currency segments. Commodity markets will be closed for the first half, and trading will be open only in the evening session (5:00 pm onwards).

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Is the carry trade unwind over? To look at the size of a potential for a short-term reversal, we can examine yen contracts tracked by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Data is provided weekly on Friday at 3:30pm EST for the week ending on Tuesday. On July 2, speculative investors, like hedge funds, were holding a net 190,000 contracts betting on a weaker yen (worth about $15.6 billion). By July 31, the day of the BOJ meeting, those positions were halved and most likely plunged a lot further in the days immediately following--we will find out today at 3:30pm. While positioning could further reverse and perhaps even turn long, we feel that most of the extreme short position is unwound.

A guide to pairs trading Pairs trading is an advanced trading strategy that involves opening one long position and one short position for two financial securities. These can either come from the same market or separate markets, as long as there is a positive correlation between them. Both short-term traders and long-term investors can use pairs trading to their advantage. It is a market-neutral strategy, meaning that the overall direction of the markets does not have a contributing effect on the positions. Instead, it is often used as a form of hedging currency risk by balancing positions that act as a hedge against each other. In order to profit from a pairs trading correlation, the trader must identify when the assets are deviating in value, calculated as the ‘standard deviation’. They can then choose to buy the long position that is undervalued and short-sell the overvalued position. Once the assets have reversed to their original positive correlation, a profit will ensue. Pairs trading is a form of short-term statistical arbitrage, which is a strategy that relies on mean reversion to hold positions and securities for a short period of time. This strategy could be applied to financial markets including shares, indices and commodities. Link: CMC Markets - Pairs Trading Guide https://lnkd.in/epg5xuFA #quant #finance #pairs #trading #statisticalarbitrage #cmcmarkets

Equity and equity derivative markets will remain open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Currency and commodity markets will remain closed. The expiry date for the Bankex and Midcap Nifty indices has been revised from January 22, 2024, to January 20, 2024. Monday, January 22, 2024, will be a market holiday for the equity, F&O, and currency segments. Commodity markets will be closed for the first half, and trading will be open only in the evening session (5:00 pm onwards).

VIX Futures Trading Strategy Backtest And Example A VIX futures strategy refers to the methods and techniques you can use to trade VIX futures, which are financial derivative products that represent a contract to trade a specified unit of the index at a pre-agreed price on a future date. Let’s make a backtest using the VIX spot index and the following trading rules: * VIX must set a new 20-day high, * The five-day RSI must be higher than 70 (for the VIX, * If both rules above are correct, we buy S&P 500 (SPY), * We sell at the close when the close is higher than yesterday's high. The equity curve of the strategy looks like the below image. Can the strategy be improved or made different? If you have any suggestions, please comment 👇 You can find more info about this trading strategy here: https://lnkd.in/gn-iFJzf #VIXFutures #tradingstrategy #backtesting #spy #sp500 #VolatilityTrading #finance #investing #riskmanagement #quantitativeanalysis #MarketIndicators

The Role of Margin in Futures Trading: What You Need to Know

By incorporating various #diversification strategies into your futures portfolio, you can enhance the resilience of your trades, better manage risk, and focus on your performance over time. Here are a few common ways to achieve balance through diversifying: 1. Explore Different Asset Classes Diversify across various asset classes, such as commodities, currencies, and equity indices. Each class responds differently to market conditions, helping to mitigate risk and enhance overall portfolio stability. 2. Mix Long-Term and Short-Term Contracts Incorporate a blend of long-term and short-term futures contracts in your portfolio. Long-term contracts may provide stability, while short-term contracts offer opportunities for more active trading and potential quick gains. 3. Balance Risk and Return Evaluate the risk and return characteristics of each futures contract in your portfolio. Strive for a balance that aligns with your risk tolerance and financial goals. Some contracts may offer higher returns but come with increased volatility, while others provide stability but lower returns. Looking for more guidance? Our team of 5-star brokers are always on hand to help you with everything you need, when you need it. ☎️ Contact us at: https://lnkd.in/gR2B7VR5 #Diversification #FuturesPortfolio #TradingStrategies #FuturesTrading Disclaimer: Derivatives trading involves a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.