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

Earnings Play: Buy Puts on Yahoo

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Bullish call activity in <strong>YHOO</strong> is hitting highs for the year ahead of earnings -- but when they announce it will be a wake, not a party.

Earnings Play: Buy MCD Calls Now

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

McDonald's reports before the bell on Wednesday, and options traders appear to be betting against a good earnings report. Find out why you'll be 'lovin' it' if you bet against them.

Earnings Play: Get Short Exxon-Mobil

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

<strong>XOM</strong> may hit earnings estimates, but a big, positive reaction is not likely to materialize, and the newbies will fall over themselves to dump the stock.

Timing a Trend in Gold

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Gold has made another run to its highs as investors flock to the 'old standard' for safety. There may be a play here for short-term traders.

Option Pricing – Why Does My Call Decline When the Stock Gains?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Understanding the factors that affect option pricing is crucial to your trading success.

Time to Call a Top in Biotech?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Investors have bid the biotechnology sector higher in anticipation of potential changes by the new presidential administration, but it may be time for them to get out.

The Winning Edge

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Getting richer, quicker.

Outsmart the ‘Dumb Money’ With Profitable Earnings Trades

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

Everyone wants to follow what they perceive as the 'smart money.' But don't confuse those players with the 'dumb money' -- because you can make BIG profits off of their foolish bets!

Make Explosive Option Profits This Earnings Season

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

In the next few weeks, almost every CEO of every publicly traded company in the land will get in line outside the Earnings Confessional and tell the truth to the world.

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