The Almanac Investor : Profit from Market History and Seasonal Trends

Investment success is a never ending challenge. And if you re unprepared, the cost of keeping up with today s markets—both in time and money—could be steep. Fortunately, there are tools and techniques that can help make your investment endeavors more profitable and less stressful than ever before. The key to investment success is accurate financial research. Your ability to access and analyze data can make all the difference. Written by Jeffrey A. Hirsch and J. Taylor Brown, The Almanac Investor: Profit from Market History and Seasonal Trends and its unique online research platform, can help you do just this. Here you ll receive hands on instruction for improving your investment decisions and performance. The Hirsch name is known for time tested research and analysis, and with The Almanac Investor as your guide, you ll become familiar with some of the most successful Stock Trader s Almanac theories and strategies. There is also a supplementary online research tool that will help you recognize market patterns as well as apply that knowledge to any investing technique. The online research tool—an interactive database, which integrates data and studies assembled over the last thirty nine years—is designed to be of value to both the experienced trader eager to do his or her own in depth research as well as novice investors seeking to expand their skills. With this valuable resource, you ll learn how to perform essential historical research and update market indicators and strategies accordingly. You ll also discover: How to benefit from predictable recurring market tendencies The historical significance and market impacts of major geopolitical events A simple calendar based investment strategy—utilizing exchange traded funds—that maximizes returns and minimizes risk The importance of accessing clean data with easy to use tools Filled with in depth insights and expert advice, The Almanac Investor reveals valuable data and practical indicators needed to understand why the stock market fluctuates—and how you can profit from such information.