Guides
Plain-language guides by Hamza Hamed on SPX, SPY, QQQ, ES and NQ futures, options, position sizing, risk management and technical analysis.
ES Futures
Compare ES and MES futures, including multipliers, tick values, notional exposure, liquidity, position sizing and why Micro E-mini contracts can improve risk control.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
ES Futures
Learn how to size ES futures using stop distance, the $50 point value, MES alternatives, dollar risk budgets, slippage and daily loss limits.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
ES Futures
Compare ES and NQ futures across index exposure, point value, volatility, sector sensitivity, position sizing, market leadership and day-trading behavior.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SPY
Compare SPY and ES futures across S&P 500 exposure, trading hours, contract size, leverage, dividends, options, overnight risk and position sizing.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn current ES futures trading hours, the daily CME maintenance period, overnight Globex session, U.S. cash-session context and why liquidity changes by time of day.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn how ES futures rollover works, the March/June/September/December cycle, CME roll dates, lead-month liquidity, chart gaps and how traders switch contracts.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn how ES overnight highs and lows form, why traders mark them before the cash open, how breaks and rejections can provide context, and common mistakes.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn how traders use VWAP on ES and NQ futures, session settings, trend versus range behavior, reclaims, rejections, anchored VWAP and common mistakes.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn how futures traders use previous-day high and low on ES and NQ, including breakouts, failed breaks, reclaims, confluence, session definitions and risk.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
ES Futures
Learn opening range trading on ES and NQ, including 5-, 15- and 30-minute ranges, breakouts, failed breaks, VWAP, overnight levels and position sizing.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
ES Futures
Understand E-mini S&P 500 futures and Micro E-mini MES, including contract math, Globex, futures margin and a structured daily trading process.
By Hamza Hamed · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 11 min read
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