The period of seasonal strength in the metals and mining sector is approaching. What are prospects this year?

Thackray’s 2012 Investor’s Guide notes that the metals and mining sector has two periods of seasonal strength: From November 19th to January 5th and from January 23rd to May 5th. The combined periods have recorded an average return per period during the past 22 periods of 16.1%. The trade has been profitable in 17 of the past 22 periods.