DAX, STOXX reco's

brownsfan019 · Apr 11, 2007

Seeing that I am trading at 7am EST with the EC, I've been taking a look at the DAX and STOXX Charts to give me another option or two to trade during the hours leading up to the US open.

Just wondering if anyone here is trading the DAX or STOXX futures contracts and your thoughts on these markets.

I'm not looking for strategies on how to trade them as I am simply going to do what I am currently doing, but just wondering if there's some idiosyncrasies I should be aware of.

Thanks!

cmaxb · Apr 11, 2007

DAX = fast. STOXX = slow. They move in parallel. Depends on your temperament.

brownsfan019 · Apr 11, 2007

Thanks cmax. I plan to trade both, so I'll have to watch closely.

ryank · Apr 12, 2007

I trade Stoxx because the margin is lower (not a good reason, not a bad reason but it is my reason). I think it moves pretty good during regular trading hours. Like anything else it moves very little/slowly in their afterhours (although it doesn't trade 24hrs like the eminis).

osorico · May 13, 2007

Thread revival

Seeking comments on FESX (Euro Stoxx 50) trading during U.S. overnight session.

Osorico

ksonsinc · May 13, 2007

well sometime i watch the dax and trade the es especially the night section 3 am to 7 am

inet · May 21, 2007

Quote from ryank:

I trade Stoxx because the margin is lower (not a good reason, not a bad reason but it is my reason). I think it moves pretty good during regular trading hours. Like anything else it moves very little/slowly in their afterhours (although it doesn't trade 24hrs like the eminis).

What is Stoxx's regular tading hours? Thanks.

ryank · May 21, 2007

Quote from inet:

What is Stoxx's regular tading hours? Thanks.

I believe it is 2am EST to 4pm EST. I trades somewhat lightly from 2am to 3am then the volume kicks in until late morning. Just pull up a volume chart and you will see.