Question for Night-time Futures Traders

[hayman]

Hi,

I am a IB trader, and was wondering if any of you Futures traders trade in the night-time (American time, that is) session?

If so, what contracts to do you trade, and is there sufficient liquidity during these hours, in your opinion?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Big AAPL]

Here is a rough overview

http://eminiaddict.com/?p=5241

 

[lwlee]

I think the DAX has good action which starts around 3am EST. It trades at 25 euro per tick so at current exchange rates, you're talking $33 USD. If you can handle that, it's a nice instrument to trade.

Nikkei starts around 9-10pm EST. But it can move slower than the ES.

Btw, I wouldn't suggest trading so late unless you have to be up during those hours. Good health, physical and mental, is conducive to trading.

 

[Rearden Metal]

Quote from lwlee:



Nikkei starts around 9-10pm EST. But it can move slower than the ES.

Or more accurately, Nikkei starts at exactly 8 PM est.

 

[lwlee]

You are correct, sir.

Haven't looked at the N225 in a while. Lots of action past few months. Damn thing is up like 30% on the year and it was higher after the recent correction.

Quote from Rearden Metal:

Or more accurately, Nikkei starts at exactly 8 PM est.

 

[stock_trad3r]

unless you're victor n. there is always enough liquidity

 

[hayman]

OK, thanks everyone for your input!

 

[BSAM]

Quote from hayman:

Hi,

If so, what contracts to do you trade, and is there sufficient liquidity during these hours, in your opinion?...

I don't trade the overnight.
YM
Sufficient liquidity after 0300, if you're interested.