Webinars & Seminars

[Seminar] Turn U.S. Market Moves Into Trade Setups With Micro Futures

16 Apr 2026

7:00 pm

With U.S. equity indices continuing to respond to major macro and policy developments — including recent tariff rulings and global trade shifts — traders are presented with both opportunity and complexity. How can you translate these market movements into structured, actionable trades?

In this seminar, we break down the technical outlook across major U.S. indices — the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 — across multiple timeframes, helping traders identify directional bias in both trending and shifting market conditions.

To act on these insights, traders need the right instrument. This session introduces CME Micro E-Mini Equity Index Futures — smaller-sized contracts (typically 1/10 the size of standard futures) designed to make index trading more accessible. Compared to full-sized contracts, micro contracts require lower capital, offer finer position sizing, and allow for more precise risk management, making them especially suitable for traders who want flexibility in execution or are scaling into positions.

Participants will also gain practical understanding of contract specifications, trading volume, and open interest, and how these factors influence trade decisions in real market conditions.

The session will further introduce a structured approach to trading through the Gator Methodology, built around four essential questions: identifying the trend, defining entry points, managing downside risk, and planning exits. This framework helps traders translate market outlook into disciplined execution.

Designed for traders who rely on technical analysis and seek actionable strategies, this seminar connects market outlook, trade structuring, and execution using micro futures — equipping you with a practical edge in navigating U.S. markets.

Seminar outline:

  • Introduction and Overview
  • US Equity Market Technical Outlook — Near-, medium-, longer-term
  • Taking Advantage of the US Equity Market Outlook
  • How to Find the Directional Bias of ANY Market
  • Q&A

About the speaker

Daniel Ang
Founder and CEO
Traders Academy International Pte Ltd

Daniel Ang begun his career as a commodity broker in 1985. He progressed to trading equity index futures in late 1986 and subsequently made a successful trading call when he shorted the Hang Seng Index in October 1987 in what was later termed Black Monday.

He went on to be a gold dealer in 1989 and was a FX trader with Standard Chartered in 1992 and held the position as vice president. He ended his career with FIMAT Asia, the brokerage arm of Société Générale S.A at the end of 2006. Thereafter, he became a full-time trader and still is today.

Daniel is also part of the CME Group educational tour covering Greater China in 2007. These days Daniel is regularly sought as a speaker/coach throughout Asia. He is currently contracted as an independent speaker for the CME Group for the Asia-Pacific region and is a vendor to EUREX in the same capacity.

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