Sperandeo’s method hinges on recognizing two primary reversal patterns:
Sperandeo’s rules worked in the 80s and 90s. Do they still work in 2025? Backtest them on SPY, QQQ, or futures from 2000–2024. Use Python, Excel, or a backtesting platform. You’ll likely find the 2B pattern still works well in high-liquidity markets but fails in low-float stocks. That’s the kind of “better” insight no PDF can give you. Use Python, Excel, or a backtesting platform
| Aspect | Rating (1–10) | |--------|---------------| | Actionable methods | 9 | | Risk management | 10 | | Readability | 7 | | Timelessness | 8 (with adaptation for modern markets) | | | 8.5 – A classic, not a hype book. | | Aspect | Rating (1–10) | |--------|---------------| |
Sperandeo posits that to be a successful trader, one must understand the Business Cycle . He outlines a model where changes in the money supply (M1, M2) dictate the phases of the economy. By tracking the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, a trader anticipates market moves rather than merely reacting to them. or futures from 2000–2024.