Choppy Markets

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Jennifer7, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Jennifer7

    Jennifer7

    Can anyone tell me why the markets are so choppy? I trade the ES, for example, and trades that I used to get 4-5 points on, I'm now lucky to get 6 ticks on. I also have to use wider stops.
    I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with their comments/guesses on why this is happening and how long this phenomenon is likely to last.

    Thanks,
    Jennifer
     
    #1     Jun 23, 2008
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  2. Jayford

    Jayford

    probably due to the fact that the FOMC is meeting tomorrow.

    single days here and there mean nothing.

    Summer can also get like this, but I doubt this summer will. lots of volatility i bet.
     
    #2     Jun 23, 2008
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  3. stock_trad3r

    stock_trad3r

    please cut rates...
     
    #3     Jun 23, 2008
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  4. nazzdack

    nazzdack

    1) It's summer time.
    2) The Fourth of July is approaching.
    3) I have some of my black-boxes turned off today.
    4) Europe is on vacation.
    5) It'll be like "this" until Labor Day.
    6) Be willing to increase your position size and trade more frequently. :cool:
     
    #4     Jun 23, 2008
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  5. Jennifer7

    Jennifer7

    Thanks Jayford. I know the FOMC Rate Decision is Wednesday, but I was really talking about ES choppiness over the past 6 or 8 months.
     
    #5     Jun 23, 2008
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