A more aggressive setup. In an uptrend, price makes a new high (point B) but immediately reverses and falls below the previous high (point A). The "2" stands for the second high; "B" for break. This is a false breakout – a powerful reversal signal.
His own market analysis combines three critical elements: A more aggressive setup
| Concept | Trader Vic’s Rule | | :--- | :--- | | | Only trade the 9+ month primary trend. | | Reversal | The 1-2-3 pattern (trend break, test, breakout). | | False Breakout | The 2B pattern (new high, then close below previous high). | | Risk | 1% per trade max. Stop trading for the month after a 10% loss. | | Markets | Index futures, stocks. No illiquid penny stocks. | | Analysis | Price and Dow Theory only. No oscillators. | This is a false breakout – a powerful reversal signal
Decades after its publication, the strategies outlined by Victor Sperandeo remain highly relevant. While algorithms and high-frequency trading have changed execution speeds, human psychology and the macroeconomic cycles tracked by Trader Vic remain exactly the same. Reading his work provides a timeless foundation for managing risk and reading price charts effectively. | | False Breakout | The 2B pattern
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