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Trading Over Xmas

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Do the eMini Futures Markets close over Xmas/New Year and should one trade over the xmas period. New to these markets so just wondering what happens and whether one should continue to trade or step aside. For example, how long before volume returns to normal.

 

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>Do the eMini Futures Markets close over Xmas/New Year and should one trade over the xmas period.

 

 

you should always check the respective exchange's website for this information

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I'll chime in with the other side of the coin - if there's volume there, it could be traded. That doesn't mean it will work for all types of traders, but you can trade it if there's volume there.

 

I mention that b/c in a p/l post I had mentioned that taking a few holidays off here recently was costly to me.

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Take December off and enjoy your self. If you havent made your yearly goal by the end of NOV, you should stop trading and come back in JAN.

 

What's the point then of having a yearly goal if you stop early without reaching it? If you want to take December off, your trading plan and goal should take that into account.

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Thats the point, if you havent reached your goal that late in the year. Why would you risk capital and potentially dig a hole that you dont have time to dig out from. Trading is about Planning, executing the plan, and being able to make it to the next day of trading.

 

But this is a very complex profession as traders see things very differently thru ea set of eyes.

 

Good Luck.

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Here's a straight answer ; )

 

Times given are Chicago times.

 

 

CME Globex

 

 

Friday, Dec 23:

 

Regular Close for all products.

 

Sunday, Dec 25:

 

All products are Closed for trading.

 

Monday, Dec 26:

 

All products are closed for trade date of Dec 26.

 

NYMEX/COMEX Products through Globex regular open for trading for trade date of Dec 27 at 5:00 pm.

Late reopen for all other Globex products on Tuesday Dec 27 for trade date of Dec 27.

 

Tuesday, Dec 27:

 

CME Globex EQUITY INDEX open at 5:00 am for trade date Dec 27.

CME Globex FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Financial Products open at 5:00 am for trade date Dec 27.

CBOT Agricultural Products through Globex open at 9:30 am.

 

Regular close for all products.

 

 

ICE

 

Friday, Dec 23:

 

ICE Soft regular closed.

ICE U.S. Dollar Index regular close.

Russell EQUITY INDEX Products close at 3:15 am.

 

Sunday, Dec 25:

 

All products are Closed for trading.

 

Monday, Dec 26:

 

All products are closed for trade date of Dec 26.

 

Tuesday, Dec 27:

 

ICE U.S. Dollar Index Late open at 5:00 am for trade date Dec 27.

Russell EQUITY INDEX Products Late open at 5:00 am for trade date Dec 27.

ICE Soft products Late open at 6:30 am for trade date Dec 27.

 

Regular close for all products.

 

EUREX

 

Friday, Dec 23:

Regular close for all products.

 

Monday, Dec 26:

All products are closed for trade date of Dec 26.

 

Tuesday, Dec 27:

Regular trade hours

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