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Trader Mark Cook Reveals His Rules for Day-Trading Markets
Reports and Expiration Notices
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by Jim Wyckoff
A day trader is a cross between an extrovert and an introvert, with both characteristics in balance, according to Mark Cook, a veteran trader from East Sparta, Ohio.
“The introvert aspect is depicted by the disciplined workaholic with a reclusive concentration. The extrovert aspect is depicted by an aggressive, competitive, self-motivated individual striving to be the best in a selective profession,” said Cook.
Cook won the 1992 U.S. Investment Championship with a 563% return on his money. He is a featured speaker at the Telerate Seminars Technical Analysis Group (TAG 20) conference held here this weekend.
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Disclaimer:
Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss. The recommendations contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results. This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current futures market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading!
Source: Moore Research Center, Inc.
| Date | Reports | Expiration & Notice Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 02/22 Thu |
7:30 AM CST - USDA Weekly Export Sales
7:30 AM CST - Initial Claims-Weekly 9:00 AM CST - Help-Wanted Index(Jan) 9:30 AM CST - API & DOE Energy Stats 2:00 PM CST - Cold Storage 3:30 PM CST - Money Supply |
FN: Mar Cotton(NYBOT)
Mar Crude Oil(NYM) LT: Mar Copper Options(CMX) Mar Gold Options(CMX) Mar Silver Options(CMX) |
| 02/23 Fri |
9:30 AM CST - EIA Gas Storage
2:00 PM CST - Cattle On Feed 2:00 PN CST - Livestock Slaughter |
LT: Mar Wheat Options(CBT)
Mar Rough Rice Options(CBT) Mar Corn Options(CBT) Mar Oats Options(CBT) Mar Heating Oil Options(NYM) Mar Nat Gas Options(NYM) Mar Soybean Options(CBT) Mar Soy meal & oil Options(CBT) Mar US Bond Options(CBT)_ LT: Feb Frozen Pork Bellies(CME) |
| 02/26 Mon |
9:00 AM CST - Existing Home Sales(Jan)
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LT: Feb Gold(CMX)
Feb Silver(CMX) Feb Copper(CMX) Feb Platinum(NYM) Feb Palladium(NYM) Mar Natural Gas(NYM) |
| 02/27 Tue |
7:30 AM CST - Durable Orders(Jan)
9:00 AM CST - Consumer Confidence(Feb) |
FN: Mar Natural Gas(NYM)
Mar US Bonds(CBT) |
| 02/28 Wed |
7:30 AM CST - GDP-Prel(Q4) 7:30 AM CST - Chain Deflator-Prel(Q4) 8:45 AM CST - Chicago PMI(Feb) 9:00 AM CST - New Home Sales(Jan) 9:30 AM CST - API & DOE Energy Stats |
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| 03/01 Thu |
7:30 AM CST - Personal Income & Spending(Jan)
7:30 AM CST - USDA Weekly Export Sales 7:30 AM CST - Initial Claims-Weekly 9:00 AM CST - Construction Spending(Jan) 9:00 AM CST - ISM Index(Feb) 9:30 AM CST - EIA Gas Storage 3:30 PM CST - Money Supply Auto & Truck Sales |
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* Please note that the information contained in this letter is intended for clients, prospective clients, and audiences who have a basic understanding, familiarity, and interest in the futures markets.
** The material contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results.
*** This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading!