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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:
n Seasonal tendencies and the respective potential risks and rewards.
n Detailed statistical data on past market price action.
n Insight to several top technical tools to help time your trades.
n The nuances of trading the various aspects of related markets.
n Annual highs and lows for the top commodity markets.
n Reminder alerts on trades on the calendar pages.
n First Notice, Last Trade, and Options Expiration on the calendar pages.
The Almanac provides a monthly overview of pertinent statistics and highlights the
seasonal tendencies of each particular futures market. In total, the Almanac is designed to help
point traders and investors in the general direction of the normal, natural supply/demand
cycle of the market. It highlights specific strategies you may wish to employ, monthly over -
views, and historical statistics.
Why is a book like this so important? Markets can turn on a dime. A case in point is the
market action in 2010; what a difference a year ...