Posted on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 @ 08:00 AM
Effective with the start of trading on Monday, January 30, 2012 the daily electronic trading session for Sugar No. 11 futures and options contracts will begin at 1:30 am NY time.
No change is being made to the option contract floor trading hours (8:10 am to 1:30 pm NY time), the daily settlement window (1:28 to 1:30 pm NY time) or the end of the electronic trading day (2:00 pm NY time) for the Sugar No. 11 contracts, and no change is being made to trading hours for any other Exchange contract at this time.
In addition, during U.S. Daylight Savings Time the start of trading for Sugar No. 11 futures and options contracts will be adjusted to 2:30 am NY time. This DST-related change to Sugar No. 11 hours will become effective this year for trade date Monday, March 12 and will remain in effect through Friday, November 2, 2011. A reminder Notice will be issued shortly before the start of DST.
THERE IS A RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING FUTURES. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 @ 08:25 AM
Be aware today's announcment is earlier than usual.
12:30 PM ET. Federal Reserve Board - U.S. interest rate decision, followed by Ben Bernanke press briefing
Please contact us with any questions.
Posted on Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @ 03:09 PM
In observance of New Year's 2012, several futures markets have a modified trading schedule. Please see the following spreadsheet:
New Year's 2012 Futures Trading Schedule
On recognized holidays, open outcry trading and electronic tranding observe different opening and closing times, depending on markets traded. Opening and closing times are also affected on the business days prior to or after a holiday in both open outcry and electronic trading.
Please call with any questions: 1-800-876-8050.
Posted on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 @ 02:57 PM
In observance of Christmas 2011, several futures markets have a modified trading schedule. Please see the following spreadsheet:
Christmas 2011 Futures Trading Schedule
On recognized holidays, open outcry trading and electronic tranding observe different opening and closing times, depending on markets traded. Opening and closing times are also affected on the business days prior to or after a holiday in both open outcry and electronic trading.
Please call with any questions: 1-800-876-8050.
Posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @ 12:42 PM
I have been in the futures industry for almost 30 years.
I am making myself available to answer questions about how the MF Global bankruptcy will affect your trading account and future ramifications to the markets.
My direct telephone number is 317-376-1900. If I do not answer, please leave a message and I will promptly return your call.
Best regards,
Lannie Cohen, President
317-848-8050 Local
800-876-8050
lc@ccstrade.com
THERE IS A RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING FUTURES. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Posted on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 @ 01:33 PM
In observance of Veterans Day 2011, several futures markets have a modified trading schedule. Please see the following spreadsheet:
Veterans Day 2011 Futures Trading Schedule
On recognized holidays, open outcry trading and electronic tranding observe different opening and closing times, depending on markets traded. Opening and closing times are also affected on the business days prior to or after a holiday in both open outcry and electronic trading.
Please call with any questions: 1-800-876-8050.
Posted on Tue, Oct 11, 2011 @ 03:39 PM
Futures Spread Charts are used to portray the relationship of one futures contract to another. Price is plotted on the vertical axis, time on the horizontal.
Capitol Commodity Services, Inc. provides a Spread Chart Builder to plot relationships between different futures contracts.
Here are brief summaries of the basic types of spread charts, Spreads and Ratios.
"Spreads" are the differences between prices. This type is the most common traded relationship as it allows for the simultaneous purchase and sale of two different futures contracts. A traders aim is to profit by changes in the difference between the contracts, widening or narrowing the price.
For example the price of Soybean Futures minus the price of Wheat Futures: (S2012H - W2012H).
"Ratios" are the division between prices. Ratios allow for any two instruments to be compared. The basic arithmetic works regardless of the contract unit or how it is priced. It is useful to to compare the performance of instruments in this manner to measure whether a ratio level suggests an instrument is undervalued or overvalued.
For example the price of Gold Futures divided by the S&P 500 Futures: (GC2011Z / SP2011Z).
These two types of Futures Spread Charts are very basic and only scratch the surface when using the Spread Chart Builder. The tool allows for Custom spread charts to plot the price difference between two or more contracts. Plot intra-market, inter-market, exotic, yield, ratio and expression spread charts. Combinations are limited only to your imagination: Historical spreads, Seasonal spreads, Spread expressions and more.
Spread Charts are free to all clients. Regardless of your account size or how often you trade, you can take advantage of this exclusive service. Simply login to access this service.
If you would like further information we are more than happy to take the time and provide you with a walk through of our services and help you each step of the way. We encourage you to call us ( 800-876-8050 ) and arrange for a walk through of our services so you may best take advantage of our services.
THERE IS A RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING FUTURES. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Posted on Tue, Oct 04, 2011 @ 11:07 AM
In observance of Columbus Day 2011, several futures markets have a modified trading schedule. Please see the following spreadsheet:
Columbus Day 2011 Futures Trading Schedule
On recognized holidays, open outcry trading and electronic tranding observe different opening and closing times, depending on markets traded. Opening and closing times are also affected on the business days prior to or after a holiday in both open outcry and electronic trading.
Please call with any questions: 1-800-876-8050.
Posted on Mon, Oct 03, 2011 @ 08:58 AM
We are looking at Corn Futures aligned with positive seasonal. The corn futures chart below provides the 5 and 15 year seasonal aligned with the current price (Although the chart defaults to a 5 & 15 year seasonal, you have the ability to plot any year combination).
Pay particular attention to the 15 year seasonal.
Please follow the trade recommendations for the entry ideas. And, please contact us with any questions.
SEASONAL TENDENCIES ARE A COMPOSITE OF SOME OF THE MOST CONSISTENT COMMODITY FUTURES SEASONALS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS.THERE ARE USUALLY UNDERLYING, FUNDAMENTAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCUR ANNUALLY THAT TEND TO CAUSE THE FUTURES MARKETS TO REACT IN SIMILAR DIRECTIONAL MANNER DURING A CERTAIN CALENDAR YEAR.EVEN IF A SEASONAL TENDENCY OCCURS IN THE FUTURE, IT MAY NOT RESULT IN A PROFITABLE TRANSACTION AS FEES AND THE TIMING OF THE ENTRY AND LIQUIDATION MAY IMPACT ON THE RESULTS.NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT HAS IN THE PAST, OR WILL IN THE FUTURE, ACHIEVE PROFITS USING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS.NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT PRICE PATTERNS WILL RECUR IN THE FUTURE.
Posted on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 @ 10:36 AM
Futures Margins Changes for September 26th 2011
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Copper (COMEX) Margin Requirements are increased to $ 6,750 Initial, $ 5,000 Maintenance from $ 5,738 Initial, $ 4,250 Maintenance.
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Gold (COMEX) Margin Requirements are increased to $ 11,475 Initial, $ 8,500 Maintenance from $ 9,450 Initial, $ 7,000 Maintenance.
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Silver (COMEX) Margin Requirements are increased to $ 24,975 Initial, $ 18,500 Maintenance from $ 21,600 Initial, $ 16,000 Maintenance.
Only active contracts are monitored for changes. Please see the Futures Margins sheet for additional markets.
THERE IS A RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING FUTURES. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.