Locate a legal copy – The book is available for purchase on Amazon, eBay, and through financial book retailers. Some libraries (including academic libraries and platforms like the Internet Archive’s controlled digital lending) may have it.

  1. Method: A systematic approach to buying and selling.
  2. Money Management: How much capital to risk on any given trade.
  3. Psychology: The emotional discipline to stick to the plan.

: Only once the first two are secured should you seek extraordinary gains by waiting for the perfect market opportunities. Amazon.com Core Technical Trading Methods

Only when all 3 occur does Sperandeo consider the trend reversed.

Confidence: Build confidence through education, backtesting your strategies, and gradually increasing your exposure to the markets.

Journaling: Keep a trading journal to record your trades, the reasons behind them, and the outcomes. This helps in learning from your mistakes and successes.

Pillar 1: The Dow Theory (Refined)

Most traders dismiss Dow Theory as outdated. Sperandeo proves them wrong. He breaks down the original six tenets of Dow Theory and adds his own interpretation.

8. Legacy & Influence

Sperandeo’s methods influenced: