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But why did the volume of ZW and ZC at 9:30 am is a lot more than the opening time, 8:30 am?

Hi all, Has the open-outcry hours for CBOE grains been advanced by 1 hour from 9:30am to 8:30am Chicago time? I asked this question because the volumes of ZW and ZC at 8:30am last morning were not particularly high and there were spikes in volumes for both two grains at 9:30am, as if (to me)...

By the way, Does there exist some trading strategies that does not have losing months?

That means you might be prepared to withdraw income from your trading account on quarterly or even half-yearly basis?

Dear all, Suppose you have found a trading strategy that may give you long term gains but there will be losing months in-between. Do you consider this as a good trading strategy for making a living? Example of such (black-boxed) trading system result: http://www.tradeonauto.com/results

As of current date (15 March) both Corn and Wheat are trading at 600 - 700 range. But the daily limit for Corn is 30 points whereas for wheat it is .... 60 points? Why there is such a big difference of price limit?

Yes, you can. 1. First, add a "start time" (or "good after time") column in your trading page. Search for Help in your TWS workstation, you can find the steps. 2. You should use "OCA" order to achieve your purpose. Assume you have created an OCA orders: - Right click any member order...

It is often said that you shouldn't in the market when the volatility of it is low. I can't agree with it more, but the practical problem for me is: how do I know reasonably sure that the market volatility before the start of day? Please advise.

Really thanks of the advices of you guys. I have decided to take the advice of one of you guys that, after the order is filled, I would stay away from the screen and waiting for the result. See if it will improve my trading result.

Dear all, How would you overcome the fear or anxiety when the stock fluctuates up and down around your entry price (i.e. instead of moving straight towards your favouable direction, it just fluctuates)? Over these days I have a couple of trades behaving like that and found it such a...