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Your Questions About Nasdaq Futures




Jenny asks…




What are the DOW, NASDAQ, S&P FUTURES and how are they
measured?
If the markets are closed, how can you value the future of these stocks (DOW FUT, NASDAQ
FUT...) and how do they affect stocks when the markets open?




Steve Winston answers:

The market closes, buys and sells are halted...BUT...people put orders in to buy or sell stocks.
These orders are sitting till the open at the next day. If there are more orders to sell, the futures
will be down. If there are more orders to buy than to sell, the futures will be up. It is only an
indicator as to the market opening up or down. Remember, most of these orders are placed on
emotion, you have to look at the atmosphere for the next selling day and figure out if there is
any real reason for the futures to be up or down. Good luck.




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Daniel asks…




what effect does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40.
Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -7.00."?
what effect in the stock market does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40. Nasdaq
futures vs fair value: -7.00." that is reported in the Yahoo financial page every morning? Also
are these futures reported some where else?




Steve Winston answers:

It gives an indication of where the markets are going to open. It's saying the S&P 500 index is
going to open about 4.40 pts down, and the Nasdaq index will open about 7 pts down.

These number reflect trading since the previous close, during after-market hours. These
numbers indicate selling in after-hours trading and a down-open.




                                                                                            2/7
Carol asks…




Before the market is open, what statistics do they use to figure out
Dow and Nasdaq and S&P futures?
My dad and I love the stock market, but I'm curious as to what statistics, they use to figure out
the futures. Is a big part looking at other countries markets that open before our's. Do they look
at the day before and analyze what the buyers and sellers are going to do?




Steve Winston answers:

The answer to that question, unfortunately, will depend on the analyst-researcher-investor.

For example, if she believes in technical analysis, she’ll probably study past patterns (see, for
example, http://stockcharts.com/school/doku.php?id=chart_school).

On the other hand, if she is a ‘fundamental’, she will probably try to find a link between past
and expected macroeconomic information to future prices. More probably, expected information,
because past information, some say, is already incorporated into current prices. (By the way,
years ago, I read some Peter Lynch’s books, they are simply exemplary).

Future prices, per se, contain some information regarding the ‘future’. Whether or not this
information is biased, it is, of course, out of the scope of this short, and humble, answer.

Research indicates that the US stock market is the leader. But the behavior of the rest of the
world is always important. Take for example two weeks ago. Even though Asia is not a leader,




                                                                                               3/7
its behavior had profound consequences on the US stock market.

I hope this helps.

Best Wishes!




Sandy asks…




What is the difference betwin Nasdaq level 2 window and Market
depth window in futures market?
why do they look so different. and how come forex market does not have that option.




Steve Winston answers:

This might help you --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ_futures

http://www.independentinvestor.co.uk/




                                                                                      4/7
Sharon asks…




Where can I get the quotes of Dow Futures and Nasdaq futures for
free?




Steve Winston answers:

Http://money.cnn.com/




                                                            5/7
Laura asks…




How long does the US futures trade?
DJ, S&P, Nasdaq futures, how long does it trade after the mkt closes at 4pmEST?




Steve Winston answers:

Been trading poorly lately merci a the republicans in office.

Vote obama/biden for a better tomorrow!




Ruth asks…




                                                                                  6/7
why are the dow, nasdaq, and s&p futures on the extreme upside
                                   right now?
                                   dow fut is up almost 300 points, nasdaq fut is up like 50 and s&p fut is up like 35....

                                   why are they up so high? i thought that with fannie mae and freddie mac being taken over by
                                   the government, the market would get slammed monday?

                                   how will oil and silver probably do tomorrow?




                                   Steve Winston answers:

                                   The bailout indicates the end may be near for the mortgage crises. Oil is trading up a few dollars
                                   right now in Asia. Silver is up about 15 cents.




                                   Powered by Yahoo! Answers

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  • 1. Your Questions About Nasdaq Futures Jenny asks… What are the DOW, NASDAQ, S&P FUTURES and how are they measured? If the markets are closed, how can you value the future of these stocks (DOW FUT, NASDAQ FUT...) and how do they affect stocks when the markets open? Steve Winston answers: The market closes, buys and sells are halted...BUT...people put orders in to buy or sell stocks. These orders are sitting till the open at the next day. If there are more orders to sell, the futures will be down. If there are more orders to buy than to sell, the futures will be up. It is only an indicator as to the market opening up or down. Remember, most of these orders are placed on emotion, you have to look at the atmosphere for the next selling day and figure out if there is any real reason for the futures to be up or down. Good luck. 1/7
  • 2. Daniel asks… what effect does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -7.00."? what effect in the stock market does the "08:35 am : S&P futures vs fair value: -4.40. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -7.00." that is reported in the Yahoo financial page every morning? Also are these futures reported some where else? Steve Winston answers: It gives an indication of where the markets are going to open. It's saying the S&P 500 index is going to open about 4.40 pts down, and the Nasdaq index will open about 7 pts down. These number reflect trading since the previous close, during after-market hours. These numbers indicate selling in after-hours trading and a down-open. 2/7
  • 3. Carol asks… Before the market is open, what statistics do they use to figure out Dow and Nasdaq and S&P futures? My dad and I love the stock market, but I'm curious as to what statistics, they use to figure out the futures. Is a big part looking at other countries markets that open before our's. Do they look at the day before and analyze what the buyers and sellers are going to do? Steve Winston answers: The answer to that question, unfortunately, will depend on the analyst-researcher-investor. For example, if she believes in technical analysis, she’ll probably study past patterns (see, for example, http://stockcharts.com/school/doku.php?id=chart_school). On the other hand, if she is a ‘fundamental’, she will probably try to find a link between past and expected macroeconomic information to future prices. More probably, expected information, because past information, some say, is already incorporated into current prices. (By the way, years ago, I read some Peter Lynch’s books, they are simply exemplary). Future prices, per se, contain some information regarding the ‘future’. Whether or not this information is biased, it is, of course, out of the scope of this short, and humble, answer. Research indicates that the US stock market is the leader. But the behavior of the rest of the world is always important. Take for example two weeks ago. Even though Asia is not a leader, 3/7
  • 4. its behavior had profound consequences on the US stock market. I hope this helps. Best Wishes! Sandy asks… What is the difference betwin Nasdaq level 2 window and Market depth window in futures market? why do they look so different. and how come forex market does not have that option. Steve Winston answers: This might help you --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ_futures http://www.independentinvestor.co.uk/ 4/7
  • 5. Sharon asks… Where can I get the quotes of Dow Futures and Nasdaq futures for free? Steve Winston answers: Http://money.cnn.com/ 5/7
  • 6. Laura asks… How long does the US futures trade? DJ, S&P, Nasdaq futures, how long does it trade after the mkt closes at 4pmEST? Steve Winston answers: Been trading poorly lately merci a the republicans in office. Vote obama/biden for a better tomorrow! Ruth asks… 6/7
  • 7. why are the dow, nasdaq, and s&p futures on the extreme upside right now? dow fut is up almost 300 points, nasdaq fut is up like 50 and s&p fut is up like 35.... why are they up so high? i thought that with fannie mae and freddie mac being taken over by the government, the market would get slammed monday? how will oil and silver probably do tomorrow? Steve Winston answers: The bailout indicates the end may be near for the mortgage crises. Oil is trading up a few dollars right now in Asia. Silver is up about 15 cents. Powered by Yahoo! Answers Read More… 7/7 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)