Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson

CEO, Johnson Research Group

Before starting Johnson Research Group LLC (JRG), Chris Johnson worked in the financial services industry as a broker for 11 years and eight years as Director of Quantitative Analysis and Market Strategist with a well-known newsletter publisher.

Through this work, Chris became an expert at quantifying and studying the behavior of investors and financial markets, market sectors and indices. Along the way, Chris has developed numerous market analysis tools that harness the powerful combination of behavioral and technical analysis.

Chris is a frequent commentator on financial markets and is regularly seen in national print media, such as Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, USA Today and the A.P. Newswire. In addition to being a guest on several radio shows, Chris appears regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and the Fox News Channel as an expert in the field of sentiment and investor behavior as well as technical analysis.

Recent Articles

Improving on ‘Sell in May and Go Away’

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Combine it with another old saw -- 'The Trend Is Your Friend' -- and see what a difference that makes.

3 Relative-Strength Leaders to Buy on the Dip

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

The combination of relative strength and technical indicators offers three candidates for bullish options traders.

10 Potential Short Squeeze Candidates for Bullish Traders

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

A three-tiered way of evaluating stocks can find bullish trading opportunities.

20 Stocks to Buy and Sell Based on Analysts’ Outlooks

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Using buy, sell, and hold ratings in combination with technical can yield smart trading opportunities.

Should You Buy the VIX Spike?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

The VIX has gained 20% in the past two days, but this could be a bullish sign for the broader market.

5 ETF Options Trades to Play the Market Recovery

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

As the market continues to climb a Wall of Worry, option players can consider bullish and bearish plays in ETFs.

3 Trade Ideas to Play the Housing Market

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Consider long calls and pair trading to play the potential upside in the housing sector.

Retreat in Bullish Sentiment Paves the Way to Higher Ground

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

The climb up the "wall of worry" appears poised to continue.

Stocks Climbing Through the Wall of Worry?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Does investor pessimism amid a strong uptrend mean the bullish ride should continue?

Is Light-Volume Trading a Good Thing?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Month-over-month options volume indicates traders are becoming more engaged.

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