The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures contracts allow people to bet on the future price of these indexes. Each day, the futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to open higher or lower based on orders placed overnight. The document also answers questions about where to find futures price quotes and charts, how futures contracts work, and the difference between futures and the underlying indexes.
Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not considered true Christians based on their beliefs about Jesus and God. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was created and not God himself, contradicting the Bible which says Jesus is God manifested in the flesh. Mormons believe humans can become gods like Jesus, but the Bible says there is only one God and nothing created can become God. Key verses used by JWs to argue Jesus is not God are taken out of context and contradicted by other verses, showing Jesus as the creator and sustainer of all things, proving his divinity.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours go from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ECNs may have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The real stock market is different than stock market games because games may have delayed pricing that allows players to make trades based on future stock prices, which is not possible in the actual market.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed after the market closes to indicate whether the market will open higher or lower the next day. Specifically, it notes that an S&P futures price that is -4.40 and Nasdaq futures at -7.00 indicates that those indexes are expected to open down by those amounts based on after-hours trading activity.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. It explains that even when the stock market is closed, futures contracts can be traded, and the price of these futures provides an indication of whether the market will open higher or lower the next day based on the number of buy and sell orders placed. Specifically, it notes that an S&P 500 futures price that is 4.40 points lower and a Nasdaq futures price 7 points lower than fair value suggests the indexes will open down based on after-hours selling reflected in those futures prices.
Your Questions About Is It Easy To Make Money In The Stock Marketstevewinston68
You put money in a bank for safekeeping and to make using your money easier through checking accounts. However, banks are now allowed to take customer funds and invest them in the stock market, which some see as "gambling". While it is possible to double an investment in a month by investing in the right stock, accurately predicting stock price movements is very difficult. Day trading options can also provide large profits but involves significant risk, as options values can change rapidly. Making a living through short-term trading requires skills that usually take years of experience to develop proficiently.
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The stock market does experience time decay over weekends and holidays when it is closed. The amount of time decay depends on how close the expiration date is and how close the stock price is to the strike price. The Greek letter theta represents the daily time decay for an option.
While Black Friday sales have little direct impact on the stock market, retail sales numbers in the last two months of the year can influence market movement up or down based on signs of consumer confidence.
Veterans Day was previously recognized as a stock market holiday but is no longer observed. The governing body that decides stock market holidays has chosen to recognize some holidays like Presidents' Day and MLK Day over Veterans Day, though the reasoning for
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount of decay depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself. Strong sales can boost markets.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it. The decision on which holidays to close for comes from the governing body.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market for weekends and holidays like many other countries.
- The US stock market will be closed on December 24
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures contracts allow people to bet on the future price of these indexes. Each day, the futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to open higher or lower based on orders placed overnight. The document also answers questions about where to find futures price quotes and charts, how futures contracts work, and the difference between futures and the underlying indexes.
Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not considered true Christians based on their beliefs about Jesus and God. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was created and not God himself, contradicting the Bible which says Jesus is God manifested in the flesh. Mormons believe humans can become gods like Jesus, but the Bible says there is only one God and nothing created can become God. Key verses used by JWs to argue Jesus is not God are taken out of context and contradicted by other verses, showing Jesus as the creator and sustainer of all things, proving his divinity.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours go from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ECNs may have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The real stock market is different than stock market games because games may have delayed pricing that allows players to make trades based on future stock prices, which is not possible in the actual market.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed after the market closes to indicate whether the market will open higher or lower the next day. Specifically, it notes that an S&P futures price that is -4.40 and Nasdaq futures at -7.00 indicates that those indexes are expected to open down by those amounts based on after-hours trading activity.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. It explains that even when the stock market is closed, futures contracts can be traded, and the price of these futures provides an indication of whether the market will open higher or lower the next day based on the number of buy and sell orders placed. Specifically, it notes that an S&P 500 futures price that is 4.40 points lower and a Nasdaq futures price 7 points lower than fair value suggests the indexes will open down based on after-hours selling reflected in those futures prices.
Your Questions About Is It Easy To Make Money In The Stock Marketstevewinston68
You put money in a bank for safekeeping and to make using your money easier through checking accounts. However, banks are now allowed to take customer funds and invest them in the stock market, which some see as "gambling". While it is possible to double an investment in a month by investing in the right stock, accurately predicting stock price movements is very difficult. Day trading options can also provide large profits but involves significant risk, as options values can change rapidly. Making a living through short-term trading requires skills that usually take years of experience to develop proficiently.
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The stock market does experience time decay over weekends and holidays when it is closed. The amount of time decay depends on how close the expiration date is and how close the stock price is to the strike price. The Greek letter theta represents the daily time decay for an option.
While Black Friday sales have little direct impact on the stock market, retail sales numbers in the last two months of the year can influence market movement up or down based on signs of consumer confidence.
Veterans Day was previously recognized as a stock market holiday but is no longer observed. The governing body that decides stock market holidays has chosen to recognize some holidays like Presidents' Day and MLK Day over Veterans Day, though the reasoning for
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount of decay depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself. Strong sales can boost markets.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it. The decision on which holidays to close for comes from the governing body.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market for weekends and holidays like many other countries.
- The US stock market will be closed on December 24
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market around 2-3 times per month.
- The US stock market will be closed on Christmas Eve but open on New Year's Eve and January 3rd this year. The Australian market will be closed for Easter Monday
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in class is not entirely realistic as students are able to make trading decisions based on stock prices from 10 minutes in the future, which is not possible in the actual market.
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in economics class is not entirely realistic as it allows purchasing stocks based on prices from 10 minutes in the future, eliminating the risk of adverse price movements.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur in pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than real trading because it has a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make trades based on future price information.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than the real stock market in part because trades in the game have a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make decisions based on future prices.
The document discusses questions and answers related to pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It explains that Nasdaq pre-market hours are from 8:00AM to 9:30AM ET and after-hours are from 4:00PM to 6:30PM ET. Day trades that occur during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Liquidity is also very thin during pre-market and after-hours.
This document contains questions and answers about pre-market and after-hours trading on NASDAQ. Pre-market hours are from 8:00-9:30 AM and after-hours are from 4:00-6:30 PM. Trades made during these times are counted for the following trading day. Day traders must be careful, as trades in pre-market and after-hours could count towards pattern day trading limits. Liquidity is also very thin during these times. ECNs have longer hours than exchanges, typically starting at 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. Futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price of these indexes. Before the markets open each day, futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to be up or down based on after-hours trading activity. Various sources of free information on futures prices and charts are provided to help understand how futures work and where they can be viewed.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of assets like stocks indices. The document discusses questions asked by various individuals about stock index futures, including how they are priced when the markets are closed, what statistics are used to determine their value, and where to find quotes for Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures. It also provides definitions and examples to explain futures contracts, index futures, and how they differ from stocks.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1999 onwards. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, stock capitalization, revenue, and operating income.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average going back to 1999. It also explains what it means for a company to be removed from the Nasdaq index and whether the responder thinks the Nasdaq will break through its lows from the 2002 bear market.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures prices are set based on orders placed when the market is closed to buy or sell stocks the next day. If there are more sell orders, futures prices will be down, and if there are more buy orders, futures prices will be up. It also discusses how futures prices reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes may open that day.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed when the market is closed, with more sell orders leading to lower futures prices and more buy orders leading to higher prices. It also notes that futures reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes will open, with specific examples of S&P 500 futures predicting an open 4.4 points lower and Nasdaq futures 7 points lower based on after-hours trading.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and form between partially charged atoms or molecules. To count pi bonds on ring structures, consider the number of double and triple bonds present. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is: 1) hydrophobic interactions, 2) hydrogen bonds, 3) ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds requiring a reducing agent to break due to their covalent nature.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts dating back to 1999. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, revenue, or market capitalization.
The document discusses questions about tracking and trading the Nasdaq and Dow Jones indexes. It explains that the QQQQ option tracks Nasdaq index movement and DIA tracks the Dow. It also notes that exchange traded funds like QQQQ, SPY, and DIA can be bought and traded like company shares to gain exposure to indexes. Specific Nasdaq index values from February 13, 2009 are also provided.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of an asset. Index futures specifically track the price of a stock market index. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all have futures contracts that trade after the regular stock market closes and provide indications of where those indexes may open the next day. These futures prices are determined by orders to buy and sell index components that are placed when the market is closed but will be executed at the next opening.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market trading (8:00AM-9:30AM) and after-hours trading (4:00PM-6:30PM). It also notes that liquidity is lower during these times and that most trading is done on the most liquid stocks. Day trades are counted the same during pre-market and after-hours trading. Electronic Communication Networks may not operate 24/7 and also have set pre-market and after-hours windows.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker intermolecular forces between partially charged atoms or molecules, while covalent bonds are stronger intramolecular bonds involving shared valence electrons between atoms. To count pi bonds in ring structures, consider single, double, and triple bonds according to valence bond theory. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is hydrophobic interactions, then hydrogen bonds, then ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds not breaking via heat denaturation. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are weaker than the covalent bonds within molecules and can be broken by heating without breaking covalent bonds. Common biological bonds include covalent, hydrogen, and van der Waals bonds as well as peptide bonds.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market and post-market trading, whether trades in these times count as day trades, and liquidity in the extended trading periods. The questions and answers provide information for individual and institutional investors about trading outside of regular market hours on Nasdaq.
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market around 2-3 times per month.
- The US stock market will be closed on Christmas Eve but open on New Year's Eve and January 3rd this year. The Australian market will be closed for Easter Monday
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in class is not entirely realistic as students are able to make trading decisions based on stock prices from 10 minutes in the future, which is not possible in the actual market.
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in economics class is not entirely realistic as it allows purchasing stocks based on prices from 10 minutes in the future, eliminating the risk of adverse price movements.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur in pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than real trading because it has a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make trades based on future price information.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than the real stock market in part because trades in the game have a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make decisions based on future prices.
The document discusses questions and answers related to pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It explains that Nasdaq pre-market hours are from 8:00AM to 9:30AM ET and after-hours are from 4:00PM to 6:30PM ET. Day trades that occur during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Liquidity is also very thin during pre-market and after-hours.
This document contains questions and answers about pre-market and after-hours trading on NASDAQ. Pre-market hours are from 8:00-9:30 AM and after-hours are from 4:00-6:30 PM. Trades made during these times are counted for the following trading day. Day traders must be careful, as trades in pre-market and after-hours could count towards pattern day trading limits. Liquidity is also very thin during these times. ECNs have longer hours than exchanges, typically starting at 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. Futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price of these indexes. Before the markets open each day, futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to be up or down based on after-hours trading activity. Various sources of free information on futures prices and charts are provided to help understand how futures work and where they can be viewed.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of assets like stocks indices. The document discusses questions asked by various individuals about stock index futures, including how they are priced when the markets are closed, what statistics are used to determine their value, and where to find quotes for Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures. It also provides definitions and examples to explain futures contracts, index futures, and how they differ from stocks.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1999 onwards. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, stock capitalization, revenue, and operating income.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average going back to 1999. It also explains what it means for a company to be removed from the Nasdaq index and whether the responder thinks the Nasdaq will break through its lows from the 2002 bear market.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures prices are set based on orders placed when the market is closed to buy or sell stocks the next day. If there are more sell orders, futures prices will be down, and if there are more buy orders, futures prices will be up. It also discusses how futures prices reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes may open that day.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed when the market is closed, with more sell orders leading to lower futures prices and more buy orders leading to higher prices. It also notes that futures reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes will open, with specific examples of S&P 500 futures predicting an open 4.4 points lower and Nasdaq futures 7 points lower based on after-hours trading.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and form between partially charged atoms or molecules. To count pi bonds on ring structures, consider the number of double and triple bonds present. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is: 1) hydrophobic interactions, 2) hydrogen bonds, 3) ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds requiring a reducing agent to break due to their covalent nature.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts dating back to 1999. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, revenue, or market capitalization.
The document discusses questions about tracking and trading the Nasdaq and Dow Jones indexes. It explains that the QQQQ option tracks Nasdaq index movement and DIA tracks the Dow. It also notes that exchange traded funds like QQQQ, SPY, and DIA can be bought and traded like company shares to gain exposure to indexes. Specific Nasdaq index values from February 13, 2009 are also provided.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of an asset. Index futures specifically track the price of a stock market index. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all have futures contracts that trade after the regular stock market closes and provide indications of where those indexes may open the next day. These futures prices are determined by orders to buy and sell index components that are placed when the market is closed but will be executed at the next opening.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market trading (8:00AM-9:30AM) and after-hours trading (4:00PM-6:30PM). It also notes that liquidity is lower during these times and that most trading is done on the most liquid stocks. Day trades are counted the same during pre-market and after-hours trading. Electronic Communication Networks may not operate 24/7 and also have set pre-market and after-hours windows.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker intermolecular forces between partially charged atoms or molecules, while covalent bonds are stronger intramolecular bonds involving shared valence electrons between atoms. To count pi bonds in ring structures, consider single, double, and triple bonds according to valence bond theory. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is hydrophobic interactions, then hydrogen bonds, then ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds not breaking via heat denaturation. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are weaker than the covalent bonds within molecules and can be broken by heating without breaking covalent bonds. Common biological bonds include covalent, hydrogen, and van der Waals bonds as well as peptide bonds.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market and post-market trading, whether trades in these times count as day trades, and liquidity in the extended trading periods. The questions and answers provide information for individual and institutional investors about trading outside of regular market hours on Nasdaq.
1. Your Questions About Nasdaq Futures
Lisa asks…
What are the DOW, NASDAQ, S&P FUTURES and how are they
measured?
If the markets are closed, how can you value the future of these stocks (DOW FUT, NASDAQ
FUT...) and how do they affect stocks when the markets open?
Steve Winston answers:
The market closes, buys and sells are halted...BUT...people put orders in to buy or sell stocks.
These orders are sitting till the open at the next day. If there are more orders to sell, the futures
will be down. If there are more orders to buy than to sell, the futures will be up. It is only an
indicator as to the market opening up or down. Remember, most of these orders are placed on
emotion, you have to look at the atmosphere for the next selling day and figure out if there is
any real reason for the futures to be up or down. Good luck.
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2. Jenny asks…
what effect does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40.
Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -7.00."?
what effect in the stock market does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40. Nasdaq
futures vs fair value: -7.00." that is reported in the Yahoo financial page every morning? Also
are these futures reported some where else?
Steve Winston answers:
It gives an indication of where the markets are going to open. It's saying the S&P 500 index is
going to open about 4.40 pts down, and the Nasdaq index will open about 7 pts down.
These number reflect trading since the previous close, during after-market hours. These
numbers indicate selling in after-hours trading and a down-open.
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3. Mandy asks…
Before the market is open, what statistics do they use to figure out
Dow and Nasdaq and S&P futures?
My dad and I love the stock market, but I'm curious as to what statistics, they use to figure out
the futures. Is a big part looking at other countries markets that open before our's. Do they look
at the day before and analyze what the buyers and sellers are going to do?
Steve Winston answers:
The answer to that question, unfortunately, will depend on the analyst-researcher-investor.
For example, if she believes in technical analysis, she’ll probably study past patterns (see, for
example, http://stockcharts.com/school/doku.php?id=chart_school).
On the other hand, if she is a ‘fundamental’, she will probably try to find a link between past
and expected macroeconomic information to future prices. More probably, expected information,
because past information, some say, is already incorporated into current prices. (By the way,
years ago, I read some Peter Lynch’s books, they are simply exemplary).
Future prices, per se, contain some information regarding the ‘future’. Whether or not this
information is biased, it is, of course, out of the scope of this short, and humble, answer.
Research indicates that the US stock market is the leader. But the behavior of the rest of the
world is always important. Take for example two weeks ago. Even though Asia is not a leader,
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4. its behavior had profound consequences on the US stock market.
I hope this helps.
Best Wishes!
Betty asks…
What is the difference betwin Nasdaq level 2 window and Market
depth window in futures market?
why do they look so different. and how come forex market does not have that option.
Steve Winston answers:
This might help you --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ_futures
http://www.independentinvestor.co.uk/
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5. Laura asks…
Where can I get the quotes of Dow Futures and Nasdaq futures for
free?
Steve Winston answers:
Http://money.cnn.com/
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6. George asks…
How long does the US futures trade?
DJ, S&P, Nasdaq futures, how long does it trade after the mkt closes at 4pmEST?
Steve Winston answers:
Been trading poorly lately merci a the republicans in office.
Vote obama/biden for a better tomorrow!
Joseph asks…
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7. why are the dow, nasdaq, and s&p futures on the extreme upside
right now?
dow fut is up almost 300 points, nasdaq fut is up like 50 and s&p fut is up like 35....
why are they up so high? i thought that with fannie mae and freddie mac being taken over by
the government, the market would get slammed monday?
how will oil and silver probably do tomorrow?
Steve Winston answers:
The bailout indicates the end may be near for the mortgage crises. Oil is trading up a few dollars
right now in Asia. Silver is up about 15 cents.
Donald asks…
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8. What are Futures and where can I find its Chart?
I would like to know the difference between regular stocks and futures?
I would also like to find a free up to the minute chart of the nasdaq 100 future for reference?
Who are futures for and what are some facts and or tips about them?
Thank you for the help!
Steve Winston answers:
You are obviously familiar with the Nasdaq Index, and the S&P 500 index and the DJIA index.
Here's a chart of the DJIA index
http://quotes.ino.com/chart/?s=INDEX_DJI
For a futures chart, you have to go where they quote commodities. Yahoo isn't big on futures,
so here is
the Dow mini futures chart
http://quotes.ino.com/chart/?s=CBOT_YM.M10.E
Some of the major indices and their charts are here, including gold and oil
http://quotes.ino.com/indexes.html
You can't trade an index. So the index futures contract was developed to facilitate trade of an
index. They trade exactly like any other commodity, and similar to a stock, except they expire
quarterly. You're just betting on the change in price. Not to worry. Most people don't hold them
for more than a few minutes anyway, because they are highly leveraged contracts, like any
futures contract.
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9. What Does Futures Mean?
A financial contract obligating the buyer to purchase an asset (or the seller to sell an asset),
such as a physical commodity or a financial instrument, at a predetermined future date and
price. Futures contracts detail the quality and quantity of the underlying asset; they are
standardized to facilitate trading on a futures exchange. Some futures contracts may call for
physical delivery of the asset, while others are settled in cash. The futures markets are
characterized by the ability to use very high leverage relative to stock markets.
Futures can be used either to hedge or to speculate on the price movement of the underlying
asset. For example, a producer of corn could use futures to lock in a certain price and reduce
risk (hedge). On the other hand, anybody could speculate on the price movement of corn by
going long or short using futures.
Investopedia explains Futures
The primary difference between options and futures is that options give the holder the right to
buy or sell the underlying asset at expiration, while the holder of a futures contract is obligated
to fulfill the terms of his/her contract.
In real life, the actual delivery rate of the underlying goods specified in futures contracts is very
low. This is a result of the fact that the hedging or speculating benefits of the contracts can be
had largely without actually holding the contract until expiry and delivering the good(s). For
example, if you were long in a futures contract, you could go short in the same type of contract
to offset your position. This serves to exit your position, much like selling a stock in the equity
markets would close a trade.
Okay, we've defined a futures contract, now let's look at an Index Futures contract
What Does Index Futures Mean?
A futures contract on a stock or financial index. For each index there may be a different multiple
for determining the price of the futures contract.
Investopedia explains Index Futures
For example, the S&P 500 Index is one of the most widely traded index futures contracts in the
U.S. Stock portfolio managers who want to hedge risk over a certain period of time often use
S&P 500 futures to do so. By shorting these contracts, stock portfolio managers can protect
themselves from the downside price risk of the broader market. However, by using this hedging
strategy, if perfectly done, the manager's portfolio will not participate in any gains on the index;
instead, the portfolio will lock in gains equivalent to the risk-free rate of interest.
Alternatively, stock portfolio managers can use index futures to increase their exposure to
movements in a particular index, essentially leveraging their portfolios.
And the last part of your question.
What Does Stock Mean?
A type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the
corporation's assets and earnings.
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10. There are two main types of stock: common and preferred. Common stock usually entitles the
owner to vote at shareholders' meetings and to receive dividends. Preferred stock generally
does not have voting rights, but has a higher claim on assets and earnings than the common
shares. For example, owners of preferred stock receive dividends before common shareholders
and have priority in the event that a company goes bankrupt and is liquidated.
Also known as "shares" or "equity".
Investopedia explains Stock
A holder of stock (a shareholder) has a claim to a part of the corporation's assets and earnings.
In other words, a shareholder is an owner of a company. Ownership is determined by the
number of shares a person owns relative to the number of outstanding shares. For example, if a
company has 1,000 shares of stock outstanding and one person owns 100 shares, that person
would own and have claim to 10% of the company's assets.
Stocks are the foundation of nearly every portfolio. Historically, they have outperformed most
other investments over the long run.
A good reference for financial terms and definitions go here:
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/futures.asp
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/indexfutures.asp
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