Futures cheat sheet: revised

A: Futures are very green (+5 points) and stocks usually open green, dip in the first hour halfway between opening price and closing price from day before, then ramp up more. 

A1: Futures are quite green (over 10 points, but just below 15 points) and stocks usually ramp up at open throughout day with no dips. Usually this is preceded by a red day. 

B: Futures are green (5-10 points) and stocks usually open green, but then fade more than 50% below the open price and last day closing price.

B1: Futures are red (5-10 points) and stocks usually open red and then ramp with no dips. 

C:  Futures are red more than 10-15 pints and stocks open flat then there are 1-2 bounce attempts followed by a sell-off. 

D: Futures are slightly red (1-5 points) and open flat and dip then surge back to green before lunch hour and ramp up. Exceptions: Expect sideways movement if day falls on contact expiration dates. 

E: Futures are slightly green (1-5 points)- Sideways actions just below previous close. Exceptions: Expect sideways movement if day falls on contact expiration dates.