Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010 (Almanac Investor Series) [Spiral-bound]

Jeffrey A. Hirsch (Author), John L. Person (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2009 | Series: Almanac Investor Series (Book 30)

An indispensable resource for active traders from the Hirsch Organization and John Person. Provides the best in investment data and statistics, in the same calendar format as the trusted annual Stock Trader's Almanac.

The Commodity Trader’s Almanac 2010 is your annual guide to commodities trading. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started in commodities this vital desk reference is packed with critical commodity trading seasonality trends, strategies and data for every active trader. You get actionable information on specific stocks, ETFs and more! The 2010 edition's key features include:

• A NEW Commodity Seasonality Strategy Calendar
• EXPANDED advice on using the COT Report – Commodity Traders’ "Inside Scoop"
• BRAND NEW listing of Commodity Trading Specs and Related Securities to Trade
• Updates on Commodity Seasonalities
• New Trades and Added Data including the S&P 500 and 30-year Bond Futures
• Case studies on how these trades actually worked last year
• Business Cycle Analysis and trading tips for the current climate
• Expanded Feature on Timing Tools with tips on utilizing Candlesticks and Pivot Points to better time seasonal trades

...and more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Praise for Commodity Trader's Almanac

"John Person's latest with the Hirsch Organization is a great tool for all the trader-junkies like me. Whether you're a struggling novice or a seasoned pro, the Commodity Trader's Almanac should be a required read. Pairs traders, basis geeks, and intra-day scalpers will all benefit from the knowledge collected here by John, Jeff Hirsch, and the Hirsch Organization—I did!"

—Tom Sosnoff, founder and President, thinkorswim, Inc.

"The Commodity Trader's Almanac is the best way I know to hit pay dirt while keeping your hands clean. It's a unique source of commodity trading history."

—Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist, Standard & Poor's Equity Research

"Nearly everyone realizes the impact commodities have on our lives, but very few really understand how seasonality affects pricing. The Commodity Trader's Almanac helps even a novice understand how commodity pricing works and offers great insight into investing and making money with oil, corn, and wheat. An invaluable tool."

—Jon Najarian, cofounder, OptionMONSTER.com

"The Commodity Trader's Almanac is the one source for traders that can both suggest opportunities and also keep them out of trouble. Any seasoned market veteran knows that events tend to occur again and again, maybe not exactly as they did before but close enough so that knowing about them in advance provides an edge. This book is that edge."

—Michael Kahn, CMT, columnist, Barron's Online, and editor,

Quick Takes Pro newsletter

"I'm delighted that the publishers of the Stock Trader's Almanac have applied their winning formula to the Commodity Trader's Almanac. I have always maintained that commodities deserve more attention as a separate asset class, and they finally appear to be getting it. Given the tremendous interest in commodity markets in recent years, this book couldn't be more timely. I highly recommend it."

—John Murphy, author of Intermarket Analysis and The Visual Investor

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 198 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (November 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470422173
• ISBN-13: 978-0470422175
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeffrey A. Hirsch is president of the Hirsch Organization, editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac® (Wiley), Almanac Investor newsletter and www.stocktradersalmanac.com. He started with the Hirsch Organization in 1990 as a market analyst and historian under the mentorship of his father Yale Hirsch. He was handed the reigns in 2000 and continues to run the operation from his Nyack, New York offices. Jeffrey regularly appears on major news networks such as CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg and Fox News. As well as writing numerous financial columns and is widely quoted in all of the major newspapers and financial publications.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Delivery, Great Resource, October 26, 2009

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This review is from: Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010 (Almanac Investor Series) (Spiral-bound)

This book reviews the cycles & seasonalities of the commodities market - great resource if trading equity stocks/options. The calendar feature allows room for tracking trades. Great resource.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable reference for Commodity Traders, July 22, 2011

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This review is from: Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010 (Almanac Investor Series) (Spiral-bound)

I have used this book and their other on the Stock Trader's Almanac as great references for several years and these two books have been very helpful in my trades.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good but you need so much more to be effective, January 25, 2010

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D. N. Ivanoff "Seeking the best of Alpha" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010 (Almanac Investor Series) (Spiral-bound)

This remains as one of the more important books on investing.

However, the authors are limited to tracking seasonal patterns, so a lot is left to be desired if you are on a path to learn about how to trade well and make money. I would recommend also the books of Toby Crabel and Linda Raschke who are professional money managers, hedge fund managers actually, who trade for a living. Not sure if you can find their materials still printed but try Ebay and Amazon you may find some copies.