Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2022, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated ,An exact facsimile of the original 1980/81 edition by Phyllis K. Rueb 

Summary: In this 1980 edition with additional notes added in 1981, Phyllis K. Rueb, an expert in wheat trading, applies the Elliott Wave Principal to decades of her monthly wheat charts for Kansas City cash wheat prices.  This book documents here surprising assessments in support Elliott Wave Theory applied to wheat prices. Illustrated with tables, charts and graphs, 27 pp. 

Table of Contents: 

Wheat-Price Trends and the Elliott Wave Principle: early May 1980

Appendix: wheat, corn and soybeans futures: early June 1980

Update: early April 1981

Editorial Aids: Aids pages 1-4

Hand written additions (throughout document): early Dec 1981

ISBN-10: 1945574542

ISBN-13: 978-1945574542

Wheat-Price Trends and the Elliott Wave Principle (1980) by Phyllis K. Rueb, 27 pp.

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2022, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated, An exact facsimile of the original 1958 edition by Market Research Associates, 51 pp.

Summary: In this 1958 title, Hess and Nelson provide a methodical Commodity Trading Course with the purpose to show first how to recognize trends (and how to profit from them), and secondly to explain the general nature of the markets so that an investor will understand clearly why the high potential return is possible and why any program with capital employment in these markets must allow an ample reserve for the unexpected.

Contents: Introduction, Commodity Price Trends, Measuring the Market, How the Indices are Shown, Record of Individual Commodity Analysis, Wheat in Action 1953-1956, Summary of Results in Soy Beans, The Commodity Market and You, Cash vs. Futures, How the Markets Tell Their Story, Dow Jones Commodity Futures Index, D.J. Commodity Futures Index in Action 1934-1956, Appendix – end. 51 pp.

ISBN-10: 1945574577

ISBN-13: 978-1945574573

How to Trade Commodities for Profit (1958) by Arthur Hess & David S. Nelson, 51 pp.

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2023, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated, An exact facsimile of the original 1943 by Frank Vignola (M.V. Woods), 40 pp.

Summary: In this 1943 title, Vignola (Woods) builds upon his original 1940 Price-Curve concepts to offer some more refinement. The Price-Curve being based on a theory of over-extension of price movement will give trading signals near the peaks and valleys of market movements.

Contents: Introduction, Three Basic Market Movements, Secondary Reactions, A Working Definition for Secondary Reactions, Line Formations Reactions and Resistance Points, The Breakaway, The Trading Area, The Price-Curve, PART 1: How to Construct the Price Curve, Instructions for Recording Data, Example 1, Example 2, Interpretation of Analysis, RULE 1, Mechanical Variations of Rule 1, Example D, Example E, RULE 2, Example F, Example 3, PART 2, How to Know When A Price Curve Signal is Valid, How to Limit Risks and Protect Accrued Profits, How to Trade with Breakaway Signals, Implications Given by the Breakaway for Making New or Additional Commitments, How to Use the Breakaway While the Market is Engaged in a Primary Movement, How to Trade A Breakaway from Primary and Secondary Resistance Points, How to Trade the Breakaway from Minor Resistance Points, Volume Activity, How to Use Volume Activity, When Volume Indicates Continuation of Current Trend, When Volume Indicates A Turning Point, How to Pick the Best Trading Stocks, Supplement, A Dow Theory Study, Using the Industrial Average Without Confirmation of the Rail, Summary of Signals — end. 40 pp. 

ISBN-10: 1945574585

ISBN-13: 9781945574580

The Price-Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading (1943) by Frank Vignola (pseud. M.V. Woods), 40 pp.

Other W.V. Woods Titles Available from Alanpuri Trading

(1940) The 80% Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading

(1946-48) Seven Studies in Stock Market Trading (Seven M.V. Wood Price Curve Bulletins from 1946 to 1948)

(1951) The Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading with Countertrend Signal Analysis

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2023, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated, An exact facsimile of the original 1940 by Frank Vignola (M.V. Woods), 15 pp.

Summary: THE 80% PRICE CURVE PLAN is a practical forecasting method for trading the minor price swings of the stock market. It’s purpose is to serve the trader as an indicator of when to buy and when to sell; to time the tops and bottoms of the many rallies and reactions that occur so often during the progress of a major bull or bear market, and to determine when the minor technical position of the stock market is strong or week.

The principle of the 80% Curve is logically based on a simple formula for measuring the extension of the price movement of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The purpose is to determine the ratio between supply and demand of stocks at any given time, it being most likely that after completing a move in one direction, the market will retrace a part if not all of its previous move.

Tests have shown that if the signals indicated by the 80% Curve are followed, minor market movements can be traded profitably when the market is in a trading area.

The method is self-contained and complete, and the trader has the choice of trading either the long or the short side of the market, or both, according to personal preference. The 80% Price Curve Plan can be used in connection with the Dow Theory for trading a large or primary market movements. A few suggestions are offered in the text, and no doubt new ways of synchronizing the 80% Curve with the Dow Theory, and other trading methods, will suggest themselves to the student. 

Contents: The 80% Price Curve Plan, To Calculate the 80% Price Curve: Instructions for Recording Data, Example 1, Example 2, Interpretation and Analysis, RULE #1, Example C, Example D, Example E, RULE #2, Example F, Example G, Definition of a Trading Area, How to Protect a Market Commitment, RULE #3, Example J, Example K, Primary and Secondary Market Movements, Example #4, Example #5, Detailed Summary of Signals, Example Showing the 80% Curve as Applied to U.S. Steel, Supplement, A Dow Theory Study, — end. 15 pp.

ISBN-10: 1945574593

ISBN-13: 9781945574597

The 80% Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Timing (1940) by Frank Vignola (pseud. M.V. Woods), 15 pp.

More M.V. Woods Titles Available from Alanpuri Trading

(1943) The Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading

(1946-48) Seven Studies in Stock Market Trading (Seven M.V. Wood Price Curve Bulletins from 1946 to 1948)

(1951) The Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading with Countertrend Signal Analysis

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A., 2013, (Second Printing, September 2022), Softcover, Reprint, Seven Studies in Stock Market Trading, Exact facsimile of 8 issues of M.V. Woods “Price Curve Bulletin & Studies in Stock Market Trading” originally published 1946 to 1948, 40 pp.

Reproduction Quality: FAIR, decent but not excellent reproduction of the original title, masters were sub-standard, all text and illustrations are legible.

Summary: This collection of SEVEN Price-Curve Bulletins (1946-48) discusses the principle of market-sequencing-of- segments or repeating patterns. This important work as been referred to as one of the clearest, if not only, presentations of this complicated and misunderstood principle of the difference between cycles and periodicity.  40 pp.

Contents: Stock Market Time-Cycles A Knowledge Derived from the Past Makes Possible the Forecasts of Future Trends in the Affairs of Man, Explanation of the 1897-1942 Time-Cycle Chart, The 1942-1988 Time-Cycle, (Chart – 45 and 14 year Time-Cycles 1897-1942 correlated with DJIA), Major Time-Cycles, Secondary Stock Market Cycles, Some Conclusions, The Normal Reaction Rule – An Analysis of Intermediate Price Trends, The Current Market Situation – July 9, 1948, Cumulative Supplementary Stock Market Study, The Occurrence of Weekly Sequences in the Stock Market, A Simple Method of Keeping Graphic Records of Resistance Points and Areas of Supply and Demand for Estimating Future Price Objectives, Explanation of Resistance Point Chart, What Should We Expect Next?, (Chart: DJIA 1944-1947), Long Term Projections for 1948, Variable and Fixed Cycles, Streamlining the Trend – A Study in Price Objectives, Measuring the Price Objective, Measuring Tools at Work, (Chart: DJIA January 19 – April 12, 1948) — end. 40 pages.

Seven Studies in Stock Market Trading by M.V. Woods, 40 pp.

ISBN-10: 1945574623

ISBN-13: 9781945574627

More W.V. Woods Titles Available from Alanpuri Trading

(1940) The 80% Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading

(1943) The Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading

(1951) The Price Curve Plan of Stock Market Trading with Countertrend Signal Analysis

Softcover, Alanpuri Trading, 2023, an exact facsimile of first edition that was originally published in 1964 by The Institute for Economic and Financial Research, 55 pp.

Summary:  In this 1964 text, Flumiani details more of his Cylinder Theories. This time around, the concept of extremes (The Warning Signals), as he illustrates several different cylinder patterns that create higher probability buying and selling opportunities. With Flumiani flair, his whimsical black marker drawings are found throughout to illustrate his elaborate cylinder concepts. This is a wonderful companion piece to his 1961/1967 editions of The Cylinder Theory.

Contents: Commandment: Technical Historicity, Commandment: (1) Basic Market Positions, (2) Areas Maximal Speculative Profits Potential, Inner Phenomena and Outer Expressions, Searching the Signals, The Hyperpath and the Accumulation Explosions, Reverse: Distribution, Uncertainties, Conclusions. — end. 55pp.

ISBN-10: 194557478X

ISBN-13: 9781945574788

Suggested Reading: The Cylinder Theory, The Method

]]> https://www.alanpuritrading.com/product/the-astute-interpretation-of-stock-market-charts-1969-by-c-m-flumiani/ Sun, 01 May 2022 16:54:23 +0000 https://www.alanpuritrading.com/?post_type=product&p=1584 The Astute Interpretation of Stock Market Charts (1969) by C.M. Flumiani 

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2019, Softcover, Reprint, An exact facsimile of the First Edition, First Printing published in 1969 by The Classical School for Business Management, Wilbraham, Mass., Charts prepared by the Stock Market Chartist Club of America, 92 pp.

Summary: At 92 pages, this is one of Flumiani’s longest titles. Despite it’s childlike illustrations, the book is actually a pretty good primer on technical analysis. However, I would NOT recommend this book to a beginner. Certainly a colorful oddity to have in a trading library, but more as a historical reference or collectible for Flumiani fans. Organization is sloppy and about 20 percent of book is advertisements for his various organizations and books.

Contents:  Ads at the beginning of this book for “The Flumiani School for Economics & Finance” and Flumiani’s “Stock Market Chartists Club of America.” Introduction, Cases Problems and Applications, Charts covered in this book, Pickle Crow PW, Dolly Varden Mines DVM, Flying Tiger Corp. FLY, Norton Co. NRT, Ashland Oil ASH, Amalgamated Larder Mines AML, American Petrofina API, General Motors GM, Control Data Corp. CDA, The Stock Market Guessing Game, [More sections are interspersed between the chart pages, Wall Street Confidential, Ad for The Flumiani Cylinder Theory Reports, Typical Action Market Once Recover Begins, Two Potential Explosive Fire-Filled Speculations, Inside Wall Street, Washington Confidential], Lear Siegler Inc. LSI, Maremont Corp., List of Books Flumiani Sells, Ad for The Classical School for Business Management College Education, Tesoro Petroleum TSO, Ventures Mining Ltd. VNT, Oro Mines Ltd. ORM, The Inevitable Conflict, Foremost-McKesson Inc. FOR, Buttes Gas & Oil BGO, Heard on the Street WSJ, Commercial Oil & Gas COOG, Important Applications, Gortdrum Mines Ltd. GOR, Anglo United Development Corp. ADC, Babcock & Wilcox BAW, Tribag Mining Co. Ltd TRG, Ad for Institute for Economic and Financial Research, Consolidated Nicholson Mines CNK, Occidental Petroleum OXY, Agnico Mines Ltd. AG, Flumiani’s Unrestricted PD Searching Speculative Studies, Area Mines Ltd. ARE, More Ads, List of 28 Books by Flumiani for sale, Ad for The Flumiani Report, Ad for Teenagers’ Guide to the Stock Market — end. 92pp.

Note: While the title page clearly shows 1969 as First Printing, this book contains an article from 1971.  It was common place for Flumiani to haphazardly bind new editions with additional material as the years went by without changing title pages.  We are in position of several of his home-bound editions with random pages added throughout. The original of this book was likely produced in 1971 or early 1972.

ISBN-10:1945574771

ISBN-13: 9781945574771

The Astute Interpretation of Stock Market Charts (1969) by C.M. Flumiani, 92 pp.

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2022, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated with charts and tables, An exact facsimile of the 1985 version published by Richard C. Allen

Copyright © 1985-2022 by Richard C. Allen. All rights reserved.

Summary: A rustic and basic 1980s Commodity Trading System based on some common price patterns organized by Allen and quantified with detailed “accuracy ratings” for each of his patterns. Allen provides computerized trade examples at the end of the book to illustrate the systems performance. Entry and Exits points are NOT as clear as some other systems, but for those who prefer wider stops this may be an interesting system to look at. 48 pp.

Contents: SECTION 1: Professional Trading, Preview, There Are No Amateurs in the Commodities Markets, The Floor Trader, 1. Buyer Power, 2. Selling Pressure, 3. Price Support, 4. Price Resistance, Stop Loss Points and Profit Objectives, The Money Trap, The Emotional Control, The Emotional Method Trader, Inconsistent Approach, Nature of the Commodity Market, The Ideal Commodity Trader, Support and Resistance, SECTION 2: Magic Chart Index System, Preview, The Chart Index System, S1 Head and Shoulders Sell, B1 Head and Shoulders Buy, S2 Double Top Pattern, B2 Double Bottom, S3 New High Failure, B3 New Low Failure, S4 Down Triangle, B4 Up Triangle, S5 Buying Climax, B5 Selling Climax, S6 Top Island Reversal, B6 Bottom Island Reversal, S7 Downside Breakout, B7 Upside Breakout, S8 Saucer Top, B8 Saucer Bottom, Universal Patterns; F2 Bearish Flag Formations, F1 Bullish Flag Formation, Coil, Null, SECTION 3: Magic Price Charts 1984, Price Line Charts 1984, Computer Chart A Example NYSE Index, Computer Chart B Example NYSE Index, Computer Chart C Example NYSE Index, Computer Chart D Example NYSE Index, Computer Chart E Example CATTLE, Computer Chart F Example CATTLE, Computer Chart G Example CATTLE, Computer Chart H Example CATTLE, Computer Chart J Example SOYBEANS, Computer Chart K Example SOYBEANS, Computer Chart L Example SOYBEANS, Computer Chart M Example SOYBEANS, SECTION 4: Magic Chart Numbering System, Chart Numbering System, Chart Numbering Charts with Patterns and Numbering Examples — end. 48 pp.

ISBN-10: 1945574488

ISBN-13: 9781945574481

Magic Commodity Chart Trading System (1985) by Richard C. Allen, 48 pp.

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2022, Softcover, Reprint. An exact facsimile of the 1950 title by Owen K. Taylor, 25 pp.

Summary: Here Owen Taylor pens a thorough primer on the theory and practice of using stops circa 1950. Using Stops is still one of the greatest tools in risk management, and here Taylor lays out in great detail their practical application in the pre-computer era, many of which are still applicable today. 25 pp.

Contents: The Theory and Practice of Stop Orders, Introduction, Theory, New York Stock Exchange Regulations, New York State Law, Practice, Stops for Protecting a Long Position, Odd Lot Stops, Different Execution Account Gap Opening, Round Lot Stop Execution Variable, Stops for Protecting a Short Position, Advantages of Stop Loss Orders, Limiting Losses, Clinching Profits, Disadvantages of Stock Orders, Gunning for Stops, New Stock Regulations Prevent Bear Raiding, Placing Stop Orders, The Straddle Stop, For Long Trades, For Short Trades, Use of Stops in Trading Ranges, Breakout on the Upside, Progressive Stop, Breakdown on the Downside, Stop and Limit Order, Execution by Specialist, Overnight Change, Bunching Orders, Disadvantage of Stop and Limit Order, Courage Lacking, Pool Manipulation, The Shakeout, Mental Stops, For Trading in Specialties, Danger Signal, Courage Needed, Experience and Judgement Needed, Advantages of Mental Stops, Disadvantages of Mental Stops, Splitting Round Lot Stop Orders, Intermediate Swing Speculators, End of Bull Market, Knowledge, A SERIES LOSS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED, American Water Works and Electric, CHARTS AND EXPLANATIONS For Protecting Long Positions, Air Reduction, A LOW PRICED STOCK, International Nickel, PROGRESSIVE STOPS, American Tobacco B, FOR PROTECTING A SHORT POSITION, American Can, STOPPING A LOWER PRICED STOCK, Baltimore & Ohio, PROTECTING A SHORT POSITION IN A HIGH PRICED STOCK, American Telephone & Telegraph, STOPS FOR INVESTORS AND LONG SWING SPECULATORS, New York Herald Tribune Averages, SUMMARY, Protection, Trading Ranges, Mental and Odd Lot Stops, Knowledge Essential, Established Positions, DICTIONARY OF CURRENTLY USED TECHNICAL TERMS — end. 25 pp.

ISBN-10: 194557450X

ISBN-13: 9781945574504

Stop Orders and How to Use them for Profits (1950) by Owen Taylor, 25 pp.

Alanpuri Trading, Los Angeles, 2022, Softcover, Reprint, Illustrated with charts and tables, An exact facsimile of the 1950 original by Owen K. Taylor, Originator of the Point and Figure Method, 12 pp.

Contents: A 12 page primer on how to create Point and Figure Charts from the prices provided by the Daily Newspaper.  Probably more applicable 7 decades ago when it was originally written, nevertheless, this extremely scarce work by Owen Taylor may be of interest to those looking for scarce titles to add to their trading libraries.

Note: Although Taylor’s title page suggests that he is the “Originator of the Point and Figure Method,” it was Charles Dow that is generally cited as the inventor of the Point and Figure Method in the late 1800s. Victor deVilliers wrote the first book/manual about the Point and Figure Method in 1933 and in 1934 Owen Taylor and deVilliers co-authored a revised edition of deVilliers earlier title. These books launched the wide adaption of the method in the 40s and 50s.  

ISBN-10: 1945574518

ISBN-13: 9781945574511

How to Make Point & Figure Charts from Daily Newspapers (1950) by Owen Taylor, 12 pp.

More titles on The Point and Figure Method:

Vol. 1: The Point & Figure Method of Anticipating Stock Price Movement (1934) by Victor de Villiers and Owen Taylor

Vol 2: Advanced Theory and Practice of the Point and Figure Method (1934) by Owen Taylor and Victor de Villiers

Vol 3: The Time Tested Technique of The Point and Figure Method (1941) by Owen Taylor

Study Helps in Point & Figure Technique (1954) by Alexander H. Wheelan

Chart for Profit Point & Figure Trading (1975) by Earl Blumenthal LL.B., J.D.