Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

PATTERN RECOGNITION IMPROVES TRADING RESULTS

PATTERN RECOGNITION TECHNIQUES

“W” BOTTOM PATTERN OR 1-2-3 SWING BOTTOM FORMATION

“M” TOP PATTERN OR 1-2-3 SWING TOP FORMATION

2011 STRATEGY CALENDAR

JANUARY ALMANAC

FEBRUARY ALMANAC

MARCH ALMANAC

APRIL ALMANAC

MAY ALMANAC

JUNE ALMANAC

JULY ALMANAC

AUGUST ALMANAC

SEPTEMBER ALMANAC

OCTOBER ALMANAC

NOVEMBER ALMANAC

DECEMBER ALMANAC

2012 STRATEGY CALENDAR

DIRECTORY OF TRADING PATTERNS AND DATABANK

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Editor | Jeffrey A. Hirsch, stocktradersalmanac.com
Contributing Editor | John L. Person, nationalfutures.com
Director of Research | Christopher Mistal
Graphic Design | Darlene Dion Design
Charts, Data & Research | GenesisFT.com
Additional Data | Pinnacledata.com
Additional Charts & Research | TradeStation.com

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FIFTH EDITION

We are especially proud and excited to present the fifth edition of the Commodity Trader’s Almanac. The research put forth in 2010 had proven to be a valuable resource, and armed with this book, we are eagerly awaiting the trading opportunities that lie ahead in 2011. Working together we have further improved this book, creating a better tool for helping traders and investors become educated and prepared.

Inside the Almanac you will find:

• Seasonal tendencies and the respective potential risks and rewards.

• Detailed statistical data on past market price action.

• Insight to several top technical tools to help time your trades.

Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!

Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!

Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!