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DAY TRADING the E-MINI S&P 500

WHAT IS EMINI DAY TRADING?

Emini day trading requires that all contracts whether bought or sold be closed the same day as they were established. If a day trader buys a contract, then it must be sold prior to the closing bell on that day. The market closing time is set by the respective exchange and can vary from market to market. In the case of the Emini, the exchange is CME Group and the closing bell rings at 3:15 p.m. Central Time meaning that Emini day traders have until that moment to close their positions. For the Emini, the trading day actually starts during the prior evening so Emini day trading can be done over an extensive 23-hour period.

WHY DAY TRADE the EMINI?

Emini day trading has two major advantages. First, because positions are not held overnight, Emini day trading may be less risky than position trading in which open contracts are held for several days or more and the margin required is correspondingly less, usually about half of the standard requirement though sometimes even less. This makes Emini day trading more affordable. Second, many day traders enjoy the relief of knowing that all trades terminate by the day's end so no sleep is lost at night worrying over any open positions. Each day represents a new opportunity to earn profit.

The Emini satisfies all of the requirements needed by day traders. First, the contract trades electronically which provides the day trader with real-time price action and high speed of order execution. Second, the contract has sufficient liquidity and depth of market to enter or exit a trade as desired. And finally, the S&P 500 has sufficient price volatility to create profit opportunities for the Emini day trader. You can find more information in the box, General Topics, at right.

Your next step...

If you´re new to Emini day trading, or trading futures in general, then please watch our one-hour free video call, Futures Trading - A Plain-Language Video Introduction. It will give you a basic, down-to-earth introduction to futures trading without any hype. You´ll learn about margin and leverage, selling short, the costs and risks of trading and much more.

Then, take a look at our free Futures 101 Streaming Videos. These videos focus on eight specific trading-related topics such as reading a bar chart, calculating profit and loss, and even how do conduct a background check on a futures industry participant such as a broker or FCM.

You may also want to request this free e-book, The Complete Guide to Day Trading. Written by veteran day trader, Markus Heitkoetter, you´ll learn how to get started day trading, how much money do you need, which markets to trade, how to develop your own day trading strategy and much more.

Emini day trading should not be done impulsively but rather, it must follow the rules of a well-defined trading system. A trading system specifies when to get into a trade, either long or short, and when to close a trade, either at a profit or at a loss. A trading system must be appropriate for you. Every Emini day trader has their own tolerance level for risk and amount of available risk capital and the trading system needs to be consistent with these parameters. For more information on trading systems, request our free brochure, How to Invest: A Beginner's Guide to Leveraged Investing.

Have a question about Emini day trading? Then speak to a futures trading professional. They'll help you decide if Emini day trading is right for you. Go ahead and Talk to a Futures Professional in the box above.

Did you know that you can trade binary options on the S&P 500? Binary options, because they expire in one hour, capture the thrill of Emini day trading but you can only lose what you invest in the option, and this can be as little as $50. On the upside, percentage returns can reach as high as 80% or more of your initial investment.

Finally, before you consider Emini day trading with hard-earned dollars, we recommend that you start in an Emini demo account. This simulated trading account is free and is a useful educational tool especially for the beginning futures trader. The professionals at Edge Valencia who provide the Emini demo account are not only willing to spend the time in helping the beginning trader, but they can also help you set up a real account when you're ready, making the transition to actual Emini day trading easy and stress-free for you.

While this web site was designed to be accessible to all, especially the beginning trader, that is not to say that Emini day trading is appropriate for everyone. As with any type of investment, it should be carefully considered along with your personal tolerance for risk and available risk capital. This web site will help you make an informed decision.

Emini Trading Books and Courses...

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