What happens when a teenager growing up without TV in rural Canada stumbles across CNBC in a college dorm and sees people making $100,000 in a day? For Chris Vermeulen, that moment changed everything—and kicked off a 25-year journey of trading triumphs, painful losses, and profound strategy shifts.
In this episode, you'll meet a trader who’s lived through the tech bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and everything in between. Chris doesn’t chase headlines or hype—he follows price, momentum, and something most traders overlook entirely: vibration and cycles.
From blowing up accounts to walking away from day trading altogether, Chris now rides the market’s waves with a calm, calculated edge—making just 5 to 12 trades a year, knowing exactly when to sit still and wait for the right wave. His approach might challenge what you believe about risk, emotion, and even diversification.
About Chris Vermeulen:
Chris is a seasoned position trader with over two decades of experience navigating market cycles—from the tech bubble to the 2008 financial crisis and beyond. He’s the author of Technical Trading Mastery and the newly released Asset Revesting, where he introduces a disciplined, momentum-based strategy for managing risk and maximizing returns. He also founded The Technical Traders.
Rejecting traditional buy-and-hold thinking but also having moved away from day trading, Chris believes that true portfolio growth comes from owning assets in confirmed uptrends and rotating out of those losing strength. His approach emphasizes technical analysis, price action, and timing over diversification, aiming to protect capital while achieving above-average returns.
Timestamps:
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● 00:00 Introduction and background
● 00:26 Early Influences and Initial Interest in Markets
● 02:14 First Experiences with Trading and Education
● 04:48 First Trading Account and Initial Success
● 07:36 Learning from Early Mistakes and Market Dynamics
● 10:08 Introduction to Short Selling and Market Psychology
● 11:38 Continuous Learning and Adaptation in Trading
● 12:44 Transition to Micro Cap Stocks and Volatility
● 15:33 Lessons from Trading Small Companies
● 17:04 Shift to ETFs and Market Cycles
● 18:21 Understanding Market Cycles and Investor Sentiment
● 20:04 Analyzing Different Asset Classes and Their Cycles
● 22:35 Interconnectedness of Financial Markets
● 24:20 Volume Analysis and Market Behavior
● 25:24 Fibonacci Theory and Its Application in Trading
● 27:31 2008 Financial Crisis and Trading Strategies
● 28:33 Building a Trading Newsletter and Business Insights
● 25:57 Recognizing Economic Trends and Market Signals
● 31:55 Navigating Bear Markets and Trading Strategies
● 36:14 Position Management and Risk Control
● 43:30 Transitioning from Day Trading to Position Trading
● 46:23 Current Market Analysis and Future Outlook
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● How to reach Chris – Visit The Technical Traders Website: https://thetechnicaltraders.com/
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