ESTX50=Smooth DAX=Twitchy - Which US eMini is smooth?

[amtrak]

The title of the thread gives away my preference for the smooth movement of the ESTX50;
the lower amount of noise in the price signal leads to better trade decision making on my part
(as opposed to the hurry-up feeling of being behind the power curve).

I have an idea of how I would rank US eMinis on a smooth-movement versus twitchy-movement scale,
but I'd like a little extra input.

 

[cmaxb]

I think you're right. There's a sort of German efficiency to the STOXX.

 

[murray t turtle]

Quote from amtrak:

The title of the thread gives away my preference for the smooth movement of the ESTX50;
the lower amount of noise in the price signal leads to better trade decision making on my part
(as opposed to the hurry-up feeling of being behind the power curve).

I have an idea of how I would rank US eMinis on a smooth-movement versus twitchy-movement scale,
but I'd like a little extra input.

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AmT;
Might name ES smoother than most;
not necessarily smooth, all the time .Highly liquid for sure.

Moving averages also can help smooth a trend;
especally if used with discretion


murray TT

 

[RedDuke]

Someone called DAX – dancing DAX, and I totally agree. I also primarily trade STOXX now because it is not as jumpy and the volume is huge. From what I see 30-40 contracts a clip is not an issue at almost any time. These are the same reasons why I like ES, but I can only trade Europe open, so stick to STOXX.

redduke