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Stock Trader's Almanac 2026
About this book
The 59th Annual Edition of the leading desk reference on US stock market trends, seasonal patterns, and cycles
In Stock Trader's Almanac 2026, veteran trader and market strategist Jeffrey Hirsch offers an up-to-date and effective guide through the complexities of the United States stock market. It catalogues the historical cycles, trends, and seasonal patterns that you need to understand to make sound investment decisions.
This is the 59th Annual Edition of the Almanac, thoroughly updated and revised to ensure it retains its place as the preeminent, hands-on guide for US stock traders. It's organized in an accessible calendar format, demonstrating the proven, proprietary strategies – based on decades of carefully collected data – like the "January Barometer," the "Santa Claus Rally," the "Best Six Months," and the four-year "Presidential Election Cycle."
Stock Trader's Almanac 2026 remains the most profitable and valuable trading reference on Wall Street. It includes:
- Explanations of how the four-year presidential election cycle affects the economy and the stock market
- How midterm election years are a bottom picker's paradise
- How to avoid the weak spot of the 4-year cycle Q2-Q3 midterm year and capitalize on the sweet spot that begins in Q4
- Why a 50% gain in the Dow is possible from its 2026 low to its 2027 high
- What the Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has to do with the "January Barometer" and what it means for you
- How to take advantage of regular, significant market bias at certain times of the day, week, month, and year
- How holidays predictably impact market behavior
- Seasonal opportunities and risks
- Pertinent statistics on past market performance
- Useful resources for portfolio planning, record keeping, and tax preparation
A favorite resource for top money managers since 1968, Stock Trader's Almanac 2026 is perfect for retail and institutional investment professionals seeking to understand recurring patterns in the US stock market and maximize their profit potential.
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Table of contents
- COVER
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE FIFTY-NINTH EDITION
- JANUARY ALMANAC
- FEBRUARY ALMANAC
- MARCH ALMANAC
- APRIL ALMANAC
- MAY ALMANAC
- JUNE ALMANAC
- JULY ALMANAC
- AUGUST ALMANAC
- SEPTEMBER ALMANAC
- OCTOBER ALMANAC
- NOVEMBER ALMANAC
- DECEMBER ALMANAC
- DIRECTORY OF TRADING PATTERNS AND DATABANK
- STRATEGY PLANNING AND RECORD SECTION
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT