What is Barchart?
A bar chart is a way of summarizing a set of categorical data (continuous data can be made categorical by auto-binning). The bar chart displays data using a number of bars, each representing a particular category.
What are the symbols for futures?
Energies Futures Symbols
| SYMBOL | FUTURE CONTRACT | FUTURES DELIVERY MONTH |
|---|---|---|
| CL | Crude Oil | F, G, H, J, K, M, N, Q, U, V, X, Z |
| HO | NY Harbor ULSD/Heating oil | F, G, H, J, K, M, N, Q, U, V, X, Z |
| HU | Unleaded Gas | F, G, H, J, K, M, N, Q, U, V, X, Z |
| NG | Natural Gas | F, G, H, J, K, M, N, Q, U, V, X, Z |
How do you read a futures chart?
The left horizontal line identifies the opening price, the bottom of the bar the low price, the top of the bar the high price and the right horizontal line the session’s high. A succession of higher highs indicates an upward trend; a series of lower lows indicate a downward trend.
How do you monitor futures markets?
Tracking the NASDAQ 100 index and futures is a simple matter of accessing readily available market quotes. Visit a financial site such as Yahoo! Finance or CNBC, which provide “streaming” quotes that track important indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrials, the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the NASDAQ 100.
What is Barchart COM used for?
Market Data and Financial Technology Barchart is a leading provider of market data and services to the global financial, media, and commodity industries. From our interactive charting library, through to our leading financial analysis desktops, we connect you to the content you need.
What is Dow Jones futures symbol?
YM
Common Futures Markets – Contract Value Specifications
| Index Futures | Ticker Symbol | Tick Value |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ES | $12.50 |
| Nasdaq 100 | NQ | $5.00 |
| Dow Futures | YM | $5.00 |
| Russell 2000 | TF | $10.00 |
How do futures correlate?
Futures contracts trade based on the values of the stock market benchmark indexes they represent. S&P 500 futures trade based on the value of the Standard & Poor’s 500, just as Dow futures trade based on the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.