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

3 ETFs to Buy for Pullback Profits

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

The S&P 500 is trading right at technical-resistance levels. Here's how to profit from the correction that's likely to take hold in the near future.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

12 Bubble Stocks About to Burst

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

These stocks are at the top of their trading ranges and headed for a short-term correction.

Santa Claus Rally – Bank Short-term Profits From the Santa Claus Rally

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Find out exactly how short-term traders can leverage the potential market move as we roll toward the 'Santa bump.'

What’s the Better Agricultural ETF: DBA or MOO?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Hungry for some agriculture exposure? Find out which ETF is the better choice now.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which is the Better Deal?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

When it comes to the retail giants, Wal-Mart has been the clear favorite, but investors may want look at less-liked Target.

Stay One Step Ahead of the Crowd

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Contrarian investing is not as simple as saying that you're bullish when the market is bearish. Learn how to tell where money is headed and jump on new trends before the crowd.

Use a Strangle to Profit From Starbucks Earnings

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Starbucks has been a big mover -- up and down -- after earnings, and the company is schedule to report today after the close A strangle creates a win-win for traders.

Use a Strangle to Profit From Starbucks’ Earnings

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Starbucks has been a big mover -- up and down -- after earnings, and the company is schedule to report today after the close A strangle creates a win-win for traders.

Starwood Hotels: A HOT Earnings Trade

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

The earnings projections for Starwood Hotels (<strong>HOT</strong>) are ridiculously low. Get in before they blow expectations out of the water.

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