Joanna Makris

Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

Joanna Makris is the Head of Equity Research at Boardroom Alpha. A strategic thinker and fundamental public equity investor, Joanna leverages over two decades of Wall Street experience covering emerging trends in Technology, Media and Telecom at several global investment banks, including Mizuho Securities and Canaccord Genuity.


She brings a Wall Street edge to mainstream investors, helping them think and trade like a hedge fund. Joanna breaks down the hype in emerging technology trends, sheds light on market psychology and momentum and leverages a deep knowledge of fundamental analysis to deliver event-driven trading strategies. Click here to track her top trades of the week.

Recent Articles

SPACs: Odds Still Favor the House, Unless You Know the Rules

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

SPACs are the newest way to fight the Wall Street establishment. But, despite their populist appeal, the real winners aren’t the long-term shareholders. They’re early, fast-money arb players. Here’s what you need to know. And how to trade like an insider.

Top Stocks 2021: If You Only Buy One 5G Stock, It Better Be Palo Alto Networks

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

5G wireless technology is here, and it’s going to be spectacular. But unlike the handful of hot 5G stocks that have dominated investor sentiment, the next big winner isn't in the network, it's in the enterprise.

Flawed Fundamentals Stalk Microvision Despite 30% Short Squeeze Gains

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

MVIS stock is up almost 30% in two days. While the market may be setting this up to be the next big short squeeze, investors should focus on fundamentals to avoid a lemon.

Why Plug Power Bulls Are High on Their Own Supply

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

With all the hype surrounding renewable energy, investors who want to play without getting burned need to separate PLUG stock from the story.

Top Stocks 2021: If you Only Buy One IOT Stock, It Better Be Splunk

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

If you’ve ever used a Nest thermostat or asked Alexa to check the weather -- then you have embraced the $1.6 trillion market of IoT (Internet of Things). And if you could only buy one, the stock to buy is Splunk.

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