Stock vs. Futures

The Futures Volatility Box and Stock Volatility Box are purpose-built tools designed to meet the unique needs of futures and equity traders. Both provide statistically backed levels to help you make informed decisions, but their features, coverage, and use cases differ to suit the specific dynamics of their respective markets. This guide provides a detailed breakdown to help you understand and select the tool that best aligns with your trading style.

Futures Volatility Box

The Futures Volatility Box is optimized for the fast-paced, globally traded futures markets. It delivers precise, hourly recalculated levels, enabling traders to adapt to the dynamic nature of futures trading and manage risk effectively in volatile conditions.

Markets Covered

The Futures Volatility Box supports a curated set of major futures contracts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key markets:

• Equity Index Futures: /ES (S&P 500), /NQ (Nasdaq), /YM (Dow), /RTY (Russell 2000).
• Treasury Futures: /ZB (30-Year Bond).
• Energy Futures: /CL (Crude Oil), /NG (Natural Gas).
• Metals Futures: /GC (Gold), /SI (Silver), /HG (Copper).
• Micro Futures: Micro contracts for all the above markets, providing accessibility for smaller accounts.

Key Features

• Hourly Models: Five dynamically recalculated models ensure precision by adapting hourly to changing market conditions. These levels provide clear entry, stop, and target zones tailored to intraday trading.
• 24/5 Coverage: The Volatility Box aligns with the global nature of futures trading, covering overnight sessions to help you navigate markets during key international trading hours.
• Platform Integration: Fully compatible with ThinkOrSwim and TradingView, providing seamless access to its tools and levels on your preferred platform.

Use Cases

The Futures Volatility Box is ideal for:

• Intraday traders focusing on high-volume futures contracts such as /ES, /NQ, or /CL.
• Managing risk during significant events like economic reports or geopolitical developments.
• Scalping or day trading in highly liquid markets with precise and frequent setups.

Stock Volatility Box

The Stock Volatility Box is tailored to equity and ETF traders, providing hourly and daily models alongside advanced scanning tools to identify opportunities across a vast array of instruments. It’s designed to cater to both intraday traders and swing traders seeking broader market insights.

Markets Covered

With coverage of over 11,000 stocks and ETFs, the Stock Volatility Box enables traders to find setups across multiple sectors and instruments:

• Major Indices: SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM, VGT, VOO, etc.
• Sector ETFs: Examples include XLF (Financials), XLK (Technology), and XLV (Healthcare).
• Individual Stocks: Most major names like AAPL, MSFT, TSLA, and others.
• Broad and Niche ETFs: Various ETFs across sectors, markets, and themes.

Key Features

• Four Models: Includes two hourly models for intraday trading and two daily models for larger moves or swing trading setups.
• Live Scanner: Tracks real-time breaches across thousands of instruments, highlighting actionable setups immediately.
• Dashboard: Aggregates volatility data, showing trends across multiple symbols and sectors to identify market leadership.
• Short Interest Scanner: Filters for stocks with high short interest and technical setups, such as squeezes, offering unique trade ideas.
• Regular Market Hours: Designed to focus on U.S. equity trading hours, providing precision during peak trading activity.

Use Cases

The Stock Volatility Box excels in:

• Day trading and swing trading in both individual stocks and ETFs.
• Scanning thousands of instruments efficiently to identify volatility-driven opportunities.
• Analyzing sector-wide trends to pinpoint leadership or weakness across markets.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Futures Volatility Box	Stock Volatility Box
Markets Covered	10 futures contracts + micro futures	11,000+ stocks and ETFs
Models	5 hourly models	2 hourly + 2 daily models
Technology	ThinkOrSwim, TradingView	Live Scanner, Dashboard, Short Interest Scanner
Trading Hours	24/5 global coverage	Regular U.S. market hours
Best For	High-frequency futures trading	Day trading and swing trading

Selecting the Right Tool

Choosing the right Volatility Box depends on your trading style and preferred markets:

• Futures Volatility Box: Ideal for futures traders focusing on contracts like /ES, /NQ, or /CL. The hourly recalculated levels and 24/5 coverage make it a powerful tool for active intraday trading in a globally traded market.
• Stock Volatility Box: Best suited for equity and ETF traders who need a blend of intraday and swing trading levels, along with advanced scanning tools for identifying market-wide opportunities efficiently.

Both tools are designed to provide a consistent, reliable framework for navigating volatility. By understanding their distinct capabilities, you can align your trading tools with your strategies for maximum effectiveness.