In this episode of Fill the Gap: The Official Podcast of the CMT Association, we sit down with Dan Russo, CMT, Portfolio Manager at Potomac Fund Management. Dan shares his tactical approach to navigating today’s markets, emphasizing the critical role of technical analysis in portfolio management.

With over two decades of experience in financial markets, Dan discusses how he integrates trend-following strategies, relative strength analysis, and risk management to deliver results for clients. He provides insights into adapting to evolving market conditions, identifying key opportunities across asset classes, and the importance of staying disciplined in volatile environments.

Whether you're a portfolio manager, advisor, or market enthusiast, this episode is packed with practical strategies and actionable advice from a seasoned professional who understands the nuances of tactical asset management.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

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CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

In this episode of Fill the Gap: The Official Podcast of the CMT Association, we welcome Todd Sohn, CMT, a leading ETF strategist and technical market analyst at Strategas. Todd shares his unique perspective on the ever-evolving $10 trillion ETF landscape, which has seen explosive growth in recent years. We explore the rapid rise of actively managed ETFs, now comprising over 8% of total ETF assets—a figure that has doubled in just the past three years.

Join us as Todd dives into actionable insights for managing rapid sector rotation, the critical intersections of thematic investing with trend following, and the importance of sentiment and fund flow data, with notable closures of China-focused ETF products. He also examines how cap-weighted indices and ETF products compound the concentration dilemma and offers his thoughts on how to best manage risk.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to ETFs and technical analysis, this episode delivers expert-level guidance for navigating today's complex markets. Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with practical advice, professional anecdotes, and Todd's distinctive approach to solving market puzzles.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/
@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

In Episode #42 of the CMT Association’s "Fill the Gap" podcast, we sit down with Frank Cappelleri, CMT, CFA, Founder of Capp Thesis LLC. In this engaging conversation, Frank provides his insights into the current market landscape, sharing his perspective on key trends and developments.

We delve into Darvas Boxes, a classic yet powerful tool in technical analysis, and explore how Frank integrates this technique into his broader analytical toolkit. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to technical analysis, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating today’s markets and enhancing your trading strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert advice from one of the leading voices in technical analysis.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/
@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org