An indispensable resource for today's active commodity, currency, futures, and ETF trader In the 2013 Edition of the Commodity Trader's Almanac , Jeffrey Hirsch has once again put together an essential tool for both professional traders and those who are just getting started and need to understand the complex and exciting world of alternatives. Helps you understand how commodity pricing works and offers great insight into investing in them Alerts you to little-known market patterns and tendencies to help forecast commodity market trends with accuracy and confidence Contains expanded coverage on timing tools with tips on utilizing candlesticks and pivot points to better time seasonal trades, and more Includes business cycle analysis and trading tips for the current climate Intended for active traders and investors interested in making the most out of today's commodity, ETF, futures, options, and currencies markets, this guide will make you a better trade in the search for greater profits