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Part of the benefit of the Starter Pack Software has been the automation of the ABC trading rules. This has allowed users to work with the ABC rules on their market of choice with ease. However, to pick up a chart of any market after the last data download and randomly search for ABC points is probably not the way to go in the long-term. This article will break down some of the key areas of the Starter Pack Software

The incredible inverse correlation between bonds and equities in today's markets means a trader must look at all available information solely in the context of its effect on equity markets. Not since the post 1987 crash period and the Asian implosion in the late 1990's have we seen equity yields so attractive in relation to debt instruments and even those seemingly cataclysmic events pale into comparison.

Gaining market knowledge is the first crucial element in trading any of the US contracts. There are many fundamental and seasonal factors to take into consideration. Just like trading the SPI you must determine your entry level, stop loss level and your profit level and then maintain complete discipline throughout the course of the trade.

Isn't it amazing how many "games of chance" are available these days. In the options market, you will not get rich because of some lucky break. It will take hard work and discipline before those elusive profits find their way into your bank account.

Volatility is one of the most important factors in an option's price. It measures the amount by which an underlying asset is expected to fluctuate in a given period of time. It significantly impacts the price of an option's premium and heavily contributes to an option's time value. In basic terms, volatility can be viewed as the speed of change in the market, although you may prefer to think of it as market confusion. The more confused a market is, the better chance an option has of ending up in-the-money. A stable market moves slowly.