Mastering the Stock Market by John L. Person is a practical and highly actionable guide designed to help traders and investors sharpen their market timing and stock selection skills using proven, high-probability techniques.
John Person, a well-respected trader, author, and financial educator, presents a blend of technical analysis, proprietary indicators, and seasonal trends that together form a dynamic trading approach. He emphasizes timing—not just what to buy, but when to buy it. His tools are designed for swing traders and position traders who want an edge in anticipating trend reversals, breakouts, and turning points.
This book also includes hands-on tutorials with real market examples, chart setups, entry signals, and risk management strategies. Whether you’re using classic indicators or Person’s unique tools like the Pivot Point Moving Average, this book offers a step-by-step path toward greater consistency and control in your trading decisions.
✅ What You’ll Learn
- How to use seasonal trends and historical market behavior to anticipate turning points
- High-probability entry and exit signals using pivot point analysis
- Integration of candlestick patterns with momentum indicators
- Identifying sector rotation and relative strength for better stock selection
- How to build a trading plan based on probability and not emotion
- Using ETFs, options, and futures in conjunction with equity trading strategies
💡 Key Benefits
- Gain a deeper understanding of market timing tools that work across market cycles
- Learn rules-based methods for trading with precision and confidence
- Combine multiple indicators and filters for greater confirmation and reduced risk
- Apply a tested framework to stocks, ETFs, and even commodity futures
- Get insights from one of the industry’s leading technical analysts
👤 Who This Book Is For
- Swing and position traders looking for more consistent market entries
- Technical analysts seeking actionable strategies beyond textbook theory
- Intermediate traders aiming to improve their market timing and selection tools
- ETF and futures traders interested in integrating seasonality with technicals
- Anyone wanting a practical roadmap for high-probability stock trading
📚 Table of Contents
- Introduction to Market Timing and Stock Selection
- Understanding Market Cycles and Seasonality
- The Power of Candlestick Analysis
- Using the Pivot Point Moving Average
- Trading with the PPS Indicator
- Sector Rotation and Relative Strength Tools
- Creating a Watchlist with High-Probability Candidates
- Options and Futures Timing Applications
- Case Studies: Applying the Methodology
- Risk Control, Position Sizing, and Trade Management