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We test common ideas about NQ and ES using historical intraday data. Read the evidence, understand the limits, and explore the tools behind a more informed trading day.
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Questions worth testing.
Featured studies and analysis on the ideas futures traders use every day.
Does the first 30 minutes predict NQ?
Test whether the opening move predicts direction or volatility during the rest of the trading day.
Read the studyBest & worst times to trade NQ
Explore how liquidity and execution costs change across the Nasdaq futures session.
Read the studyThe 10 AM reversal in futures
Examine the price action and market context behind the widely discussed 10 AM reversal.
Read the analysisBest EMA for 5-minute NQ
Compare EMA lengths from 5 to 200 using the same trading rules and cost assumptions.
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Explore volatility and session levels alongside the research.
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NQ Volatility
Put the current move in context with rolling realized volatility and z-scores.
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Futures Heatmap
Compare movement across NQ, ES, gold, and silver in one view.
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VWAP / ADR Calculator
Build and export session VWAP bands, opening ranges, and average daily range levels.
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