PATS (Price Action Trading System) Manual
The , authored by a trader known as Mack , is a comprehensive guide to day trading focused primarily on the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures market using "naked" or "pure" price action. The manual, available as a PDF, serves as the foundation for a methodology that removes lagging indicators in favor of reading market geometry and human psychology through raw price movement. Core Principles of the PATS Manual
"runner"
A (a portion of the position) is often left with a break-even stop to capture larger trend moves.
The manual identifies specific patterns, often called "triggers" or "signals," that indicate high-probability entries. Price Action Trading Explained - Learn To Trade The Market
Before you open the PDF, prepare your environment. This material requires high cognitive focus.
1. Read for Structure, Not Secrets
A Practical Guide to the PATs Price Action Trading Manual
Phase 2: The "Three-Pass" Study Method
Failed Second Entries (Traps)
: When a second entry fails, it often creates a "trap" for traders. PATS traders look to enter in the opposite direction of the failed move, as the resulting "stop run" provides the momentum needed for a quick profit.
Part 6: Final Verdict – Should You Hunt for the PATs PDF?