Moving to Sydney - Futures Trader

[FutureTrader]

Hi All,

I currently live in London, but am moving to Sydney in September. I have been trading/learning for the past 3 years on a part time basis, trading the US e-mini S&P, Dow and Russell, which suited me well as I am able to catch the afternoon session after work here in London.

Now I know when I move to Sydney, the time zones won't be great to trade these markets, so wanted some advice as to which futures contracts I could look to trade during the day and most importantly in the evenings once I have moved to Sydney?

Is there anyone who trades the US e-mini’s from Aus and if so what times do you do this?

Thanks

 

[VSntchr]

Timezone might actually be favourable for you.

UK market opens around 6pm here...

 

[Tanaka]

Timezone might actually be favourable for you.

UK market opens around 6pm here...

I agree. DAX is good for after work trading if you don't mind eating dinner and watching the open at the same time

ES is a bitch because of the 11:30pm start. I don't know anyone who enjoys trading ES after US day session.

 

[ginar]

I agree. DAX is good for after work trading if you don't mind eating dinner and watching the open at the same time

ES is a bitch because of the 11:30pm start. I don't know anyone who enjoys trading ES after US day session.

as far as ES or YM goes i like to trade into the close myself , last 2 hours seems a lot more structured than the preopen/open session . its a hassle getting up at 3 am but i find it worth the effort myself .......... dax is reccomended as well , find the ftse a little dull and not that independant chart wise . dax will test your entry skills though , its a wild beast and i use a lot of patience on entries .

 

[tech/a]

Like the FTSE.
Might be dull but I find it more "relaible" technically than the DAX and I feel more confident trading multiples.
Understand your patience with entries on the DAX---worth the effort and great returns---fast when your on the right side.
Subject to violent swings.

 

[Kryzz]

I agree. DAX is good for after work trading if you don't mind eating dinner and watching the open at the same time

ES is a bitch because of the 11:30pm start. I don't know anyone who enjoys trading ES after US day session.

+1. Have only started looking at the dax the last week, looks like a fantastic index to trade so far (specifically, technically), average daily range seems to be consistently 80+ ticks, mammoth compared to the SPI usually.

 

[FutureTrader]

Thank you all for your responses.

Have been keeping an eye on the DAX over here, and agree, looks like it could be the best fit!

Cheers