What better way to start the New Year, than being recognised as the best Futures broker? It’s no secret that EdgeClear set out to become the best at what we do! We pride ourselves on being the forward-thinking futures broker and having the best team in the industry, who are 100% committed to delivering 5-star service and helping our members …
EdgeClear x TradingView: A Powerful New Trading Partnership
We have some exciting news to share with the world! EdgeClear has officially integrated with TradingView, the world’s largest charting and data platform for traders. This means that you can trade seamlessly with EdgeClear directly from TradingView’s platform! With our new TradingView integration, you can connect your EdgeClear account to TradingView to trade futures with confidence and ease, all in …
News: Adjusted Trading Hours for January 9, to Honor former President
CME Group Adjusting Trading Hours for U.S. National Day of Mourning to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter Following the news of the passing of former President, Jimmy Carter, CME Group has announced an adjusted trading schedule for the U.S. National Day of Mourning on January 9, 2025. To honor the former President, major US Futures markets, including equities, interest rates …
Should You Trade Futures or Stocks? A Detailed Comparison
Trading futures and stocks can be compared to navigating different terrains. Stocks are like hiking up a steady trail, where progress comes gradually with time and patience. Futures, on the other hand, involve exploring unpredictable landscapes—sometimes moving quickly over volatile ground, and other times requiring careful planning for longer-term strategies. While stocks often cater to slow and steady growth, futures …
Will the Gold Frenzy Continue?
Many futures traders, including myself, are wondering one big question—can gold sustain its push to new highs? Seeing gold print all-time-highs alongside the S&P 500 (ES) may seem unusual, as some traders view these assets as inversely correlated. Historically, a rise in the ES would coincide with a gold sell-off, and vice versa. However, this perspective is generally short-term. Let’s …
Trade Futures, Invest in Hope!
Help EdgeClear Support St. Jude EdgeClear is proud to announce that we’ll be continuing our annual tradition of fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. From December 1 – 31, we’ll be donating $100 for every member that funds a new EdgeClear account with the required minimum*. St. Jude is an amazing charity with an incredible mission. They are advancing …
Is All-Day Market Watching Necessary in Futures?
There are many myths that can shape the way that traders approach the futures markets. Watching these myths, they are oftentimes built around assumptions that contribute to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary barriers for traders. Today’s myth is one that we hear frequently from traders: “You need to be glued to your screen all day to trade futures”. It is easy …
Harnessing Stop Outs for Consistent Growth
Even for traders who are consistent, disciplined, and well capitalized, trading can be filled with emotional, financial, and even physical ups and downs. No matter the amount of experience a trader has, there will always be periods of doubt. It can often be hard to stick with it after a series of tough losses. During these periods, it can be …
Futures Trading 201: Advanced Futures Trading Strategies
Navigating the futures markets calls for more than just a basic understanding of trading principles. It requires a deep dive into sophisticated strategies that set you apart from the crowd. Think of futures trading as a physical marketplace where every trader is a vendor with their own strategy and perspective. Within this busy market, advanced traders are akin to seasoned …
Harnessing Structure and Strategy: A Trader’s Transition to Futures
Financial markets move and shift quickly, making adaptability an essential skill for traders seeking long-term success. For one current EdgeClear trader, the transition from the chaos of crypto markets to the well-structured environment of futures trading on CME was the shift they needed. This trader, who prefers to remain anonymous, made this pivotal transition with precision and strategy. We assigned …
Are All Futures Platforms Created Equal?
Choosing a futures trading platform is like shopping for a car. While all cars share basic features such as having four wheels or an engine, the experience of driving an SUV compared to a luxury car is vastly different. The same goes for trading platforms—what’s under the hood matters. Today’s myth is one that our team confronts with traders often: …
The CME Group’s History and its Impact on Global Events
Whether you review nightly statements, consider leasing or purchasing a seat, or choose the right data feed, you might wonder, “Why do some commodities on CME Group platforms say CME, while others carry labels like CBOT, NYMEX, or COMEX?” The history and origins of derivative’s trading in the U.S. explain this distinction. Before electronic trading, the comprehensive regulation, and modernization …