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Commentary by Andy Jordan
Trader, Trading Mentor for Spread &
Swing Trading
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Welcome to this week’s issue of the Joe Ross Spread Trading Newsletter. The Spread Scan weekly newsletter is designed to assist you in becoming a better, more complete trader by showing you, within the context of the markets, how to trade spreads.

Weekly Spread Scan Example

This week we look at NGX0 – NGV0:
long November Natural Gas and short October Natural Gas

Today we consider a Natural Gas calendar spread: long November Natural Gas and short October Natural Gas (NGX0 – NGV0). After dropping to a new low at the end of July, it seems the spread has found new strength, moving higher since then. After taking out the #2 point of a 1-2-3 low, the spread moved higher in big steps. I would recommend waiting for some weakness (maybe back to the dotted line) before entering the trade. Unfortunately, Natural Gas is quite an expensive market, and even the spread would require a risk between $750 and $1,000 per contract traded.

 

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Previous Trades

On July 21 we told subscribers of our professional daily spreads & position/swing trading newsletter Traders Notebook, "Consider entering a Lean Hogs spread: Long August and short October Lean Hogs (LHQ0 – LHV0) at a close above 6.00. Suggested risk is $400; suggested first target at 7.70, then higher. Basis is seasonal (8/2 – 8/12) and a 1-2-3 low."

Here's how we suggested managing this trade:

07/22  Suggest entering MOO.
07/23  In at approx. 6.10. Suggest exiting the spread at a close below 5.30.
08/02  It was possible to cash in the first lot at 7.10 or even better. Suggest exiting the spread on a close below 6.00.
08/03  Suggest exiting the spread on a close below 6.50.
08/04  Suggest exiting the spread on a close below 7.10.
08/06  It was possible to cash in the second lot at 7.90 or even higher. Suggest exiting the spread on a close below 7.20.

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Risk Management

There are lots of ways to manage risk, and one of the best ways is to develop a very detailed trading plan. Make every attempt to estimate the potential risk before you trade. You won’t always do this perfectly, but you must try.  Trying to anticipate risk aids you in protective stop placement.  Ask yourself, “How might this trade move against me?”

Be certain that the amount of risk you are taking is only a small percentage of your trading capital.  That way, if you do lose on the trade, the loss will be a small part of your trading account.

Keep in mind that managing risk has financial and psychological advantages. Psychologically, you'll feel more secure and relaxed. You will have the sense that losses will be kept small and under control. The psychological sense of assurance enables you to have an open mind and to see the various possibilities and probabilities as the trade develops.

When you feel that you are in control, your mind and thoughts will be in step with the price action.  Trading will become less tense for you.  Being relaxed helps you to trade at your best.

If you have money on the line that you are afraid to lose, you may feel like the quarterback who is afraid of getting sacked. It's hard to stay relaxed and focused. One feels the pressure to act quickly so as to avoid harm. This often results in impulsive decisions, and over the long haul, a significant loss of capital. Risk management provides not only protection from financial loss, but also gives the trader a psychological advantage.

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Spreads are based on seasonality, correlation, backwardation, chart patterns, and simple observation. Spreads follow the Law of Charts™ and can be implemented using the Traders Trick™ entry.

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Andy Jordan made his first option trade at the age of 18. Since then he has been fascinated by the world of trading. In 2002 he met Joe Ross, and became interested in spread trading. Andy was then intensively tutored by Joe Ross and personnel at Trading Educators. Andy is the founder and president of Jordan Trading, S. A. Even though Andy has shown through live chats and in several trading journals that he is able to day trade today's markets, spread trading has always been his preference. In addition to his own spread trading activities, Andy is the editor of Traders Notebook. For those interested in one-on-one personal coaching, Andy has developed and instructs an online course in spread trading, "Trading Mentoring - Trade with a Pro," during which he demonstrates all aspects of trading from choosing the trades on through how and when to enter the trades, manage the trades, and exit the trades.

Andy Jordan was born 1965 in Germany, but is currently living in the Caribbean. He has studied mathematics and business administration in Regensburg and Hagen, and holds a PhD in mathematics.

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Joe Ross has been trading and investing since his first trade at the age of 14, and is a well known Master Trader and Investor. He has survived all the up and downs of the markets because of his adaptable trading style, using a low-risk approach that produces consistent profits.

Joe Ross is the discoverer of the Ross hook™, and has set new standards for low-risk trading with his concepts of "The Law of Charts™ " and the "Traders Trick Entry™." Joe was a private trader and investor for much of his life, but a serious health situation in the late 80's caused him to shift his focus, and that is when he decided to share his knowledge. After his recovery, he founded Trading Educators in 1988, to teach aspiring traders how to make profits using his trading approach.

Joe Ross has written twelve major books and countless articles and essays about trading. All his books have become classics, and have been translated into various languages. His students from around the world number in the thousands. His file of letters containing thanks and appreciation from students on every continent (now including Antarctica) is huge. As one tutoring student, a successful trader, wrote: "You have no idea how much improvement in my life and in my trading efforts have those three days with you brought to me."

Joe Ross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles. He did his Masters work in Computer Sciences at the George Washington University extension in Norfolk, Virginia. He is listed in "Who's Who in America." After 5 decades of trading and investing, Joe Ross still tutors, teaches, writes, and trades regularly. Joe is the primary author and Editor-in-Chief of the company's newsletters: Chart Scan, Spread Scan™, Options Scan™, and Traders Notebook™. He is also the host of the free Traders Live Chat, the free European Chat for Traders, and the moderator of his popular trading forum.

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