Mastering the Stock Market: High Probability Market Timing and Stock Selection Tools

Foreword

John Person has probably forgotten more about trading than most traders will ever learn. He has done it all in the industry—floor trader, broker, analyst, book author, and educator. Along the way, he has tested virtually every trading approach known to man. He knows what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to succeed as a trader.

I've known John for over 20 years. I've seen him after a good run in the market and seen him after he took a big hit. What I admire is his resiliency, tenacity, and his commitment to continuous learning. He is always increasing his knowledge and seeking to improve as a trader.

I think Mastering the Stock Market is John's best book yet. It brings together his extensive knowledge of sectors and seasonals with his deep understanding of technical analysis. It is the work of a market veteran who understands that your best bet to make money in the market is to have both technicals and fundamentals on your side.

Like John, I am optimistic that the financial and commodity markets will provide tremendous opportunities for investors in the years ahead. Technology, globalization, and entrepreneurship will drive economic growth and propel the U.S. stock market to new heights.

Many investors were chastened by the big stock market drop in 2008–2009. Four years later, a lot of these investors are still not back in the market. Instead, they may be earning just a few percentage points in bonds or CDs. That's not a recipe for growing a nest egg that will provide ...