17 Best Futures Trading Newsletters (ES, NQ & Commodities) (2026)
Quick answer: The best futures trading newsletters (es, nq & commodities) in our directory are EE's /ES, Adam Mancini's S&P 500 Trade Companion, Smashelito's ES/SPX Newsletter, The NQ Market Wizard, The Barkworthy Notes, plus 12 more. Each one's price and cadence is checked against its official page (updated October 27, 2026).
Newsletters whose official pages say they cover futures markets: daily ES (S&P 500) and NQ (Nasdaq) trade plans and levels, commodity futures commentary, and systematic futures strategies. 17 listings, each checked against its official page. Not investment advice.
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EE's /ES
Daily S&P 500 futures (/ES) plans with levels and scenarios.
Adam Mancini's S&P 500 Trade Companion
A daily 4pm trade plan with levels for S&P 500 (SPX/ES futures) traders.
Smashelito's ES/SPX Newsletter
Free daily and weekly ES/SPX trading plans with Market Profile and order-flow analysis.
The NQ Market Wizard
Daily trade plans and analysis on Nasdaq futures (NQ).
The Barkworthy Notes
Daily pre-market trade plans for Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P (ES) futures.
LobWedge Research
Market-structure levels for ES futures, SPX options and stocks before the open.
Algoflows Capital
Model-generated daily levels for ES, NQ, gold and crude futures.
The Market Brief (QuantVue)
Daily analysis, price targets and scenarios for stock and futures traders.
Wyck Van Gogh - a modern market painter
Wyckoff-style, contrarian price analysis of the S&P 500, ES futures and VIX.
The DeCarley Perspective
Carley Garner's commentary on futures and options across commodities, rates and stock indices.
Contrarian Market Insights (Jason Shapiro)
Free weekly COT charts and contrarian futures ideas from Jason Shapiro's Crowded Market Report.
Global Macro Method
Research and trade hypotheses the author uses to trade global macro in futures.
Automated Trading Strategies
Systematic futures strategy experiments, with a reference library of 100+ strategies.
The Oil Report
A weekly oil-market report on price drivers, positioning and the macro backdrop.
The Shmuts
Daily pre-market analysis of the NQ (Nasdaq 100) futures market.
Beyond Candlesticks
Advanced day-trader education on order flow, gamma and futures microstructure.
Little Bird Trading
Daily Lean Reports with key levels, directional bias and risk triggers.
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FAQ: best futures trading newsletters (es, nq & commodities)
What is an ES or NQ newsletter?
ES and NQ are the E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures. These newsletters usually send a plan before the session with the price levels the writer is watching.
Are there free futures newsletters?
Yes. Smashelito's ES/SPX Newsletter and Jason Shapiro's Contrarian Market Insights were free when we checked, per their official pages.
What do they cost?
Paid plans on this list start at $75 a year (NQ Market Wizard) and go up to $5,125 a year (Automated Trading Strategies), per their official pages. Each listing shows its own price and check date.
Is futures trading risky?
Yes. Futures use leverage, so losses can exceed your deposit. These letters are educational. Not investment advice. See also day trading newsletters.
Is this list a ranking?
No. Our own newsletter is listed first where it qualifies; the rest are in a fixed editorial order. Featured spots are paid and labeled Sponsored.
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