Traders always think they trade numbers when, in fact, they trade other people.
Markets are neither efficient nor rational - they are social and, as such, you need to be prepared to compare what groups of people are doing.
The optimal way to accomplish this is through the use of the E-mini S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures contracts. Intra-market comparisons between these two, along with comparisons from equities to futures, can provide you with additional insight easily missed if you are not watching.
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Most importantly, your brain came with the ability to easily interpret other people. One of the most challenging aspects of trading is not to forget that the numbers are just a language.
Join Denise K. Shull, M.A., a leading thinker in how the human brain perceives and responds to markets, and founder of Trader Psyches as she presents one of her increasingly rare but enlightening talks on trading psychology.
In this live event, Denise will introduce how this market comparison provides a great starting point for those new to the CME Group’s equity index contracts as they make the transition from other asset classes or are making their initial entry to trading.
Denise Shull is widely recognized for her groundbreaking insights into emotions, the brain and risk-taking. She is highly regarded for her ability to enlighten and engage a wide variety of market-minded audiences and has recently been featured in the Bloomberg Markets and on CNBC.
This website is for educational purposes only. Futures, options, and spot currency trading have large potential risk and traders should be well-educated before putting real money at risk. You must be aware of the risks and willing to accept them in order to invest in all markets. Don't trade with money you can't afford to lose. This website is neither a solicitation nor an offer to buy/sell a futures contract or currency.
