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Emini Day Trading Series: 8 Advantages of Trading Emini S&P 500 Futures

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The Many Advantages of Day Trading Eminis

There's a huge number of markets out there, so why is Emini day trading so compelling to so many traders?  These traders have usually been involved in equities, bonds, forex, and any number of other markets over their trading careers but many call the futures market home when it comes to their day trading.  In this article, we'll provide a number of reasons why trading Eminis can be a huge advantage for the novice and veteran trader alike.  These advantages are a big part of why we prefer to focus on trading Emini S&P 500 futures here at Samurai Trading Academy. Read more

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Emini Day Trading Series: What Are Emini S&P 500 Futures?

What are Futures Contracts?

The futures market provides the basis for the Emini day trading we do here at Samurai Trading Academy.  With that in mind, it's probably best to start with a quick summary of what futures are.  While many people are familiar with stocks, bonds or forex, there are quite a few who don't have much direct experience in futures.  This is somewhat surprising considering they are among the most actively traded markets in the world. Read more

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