Market Misbehavior with David Keller, CMT

In the 42nd episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, Dave speaks with Rob Thummel, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital.  Rob describes how the energy sector is the "lifeblood of the economy" and breaks down the key industry groups within the sector.  He shares how AI is transforming energy needs in the US and around the world, explains how US energy indep...

In Episode 41 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I checked in with Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA Research. Sam brought his wealth of historical perspective to our conversation, focusing on how to navigate recessionary periods and why the heroes of a bull market often turn into the villains of the next bear phase. We also dug into what bombed-out breadth indicators might be signa...

In Episode 34 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Doug Ramsey, CFA CMT, Chief Investment Officer at The Leuthold Group. We dove into the market conditions following the recent 10% pullback in the S&P 500 and explored some of the bigger-picture structural shifts that may be shaping up as we head through the 2024–2025 market top. Doug shared his perspective...

In Episode 37 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sat down with Craig Johnson, CFA CMT, Chief Market Technician at Piper Sandler. We covered a lot of ground—from his year-end target for the S&P 500 to why sharp market corrections often pave the way for equally sharp recoveries. Craig also shared his thoughts on the persistent underperformance of small-cap stocks, how he's using bearish s...

In Episode 38 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had a great conversation with Mish Schneider, Director of Trading Education at MarketGauge. Mish brought her signature big-picture thinking as we explored the current macro environment—covering everything from tariffs and taxes to the role of tourism. She also made a compelling case for why silver may be the metal to watch right now, and we spent...

In Episode 39 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sat down with Michael Green, Portfolio Manager and Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management. Mike and I dug into the mechanics behind market movements—specifically the critical role of fund flows and the growing challenges tied to our increasingly top-heavy equity benchmarks. We also discussed the broader implications of passive investing, ho...

In Episode 40 of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had the chance to catch up with Vince Randazzo, CMT, Founder and Chief Market Strategist at ViewRight Advisors. Vince shared some of the most impactful lessons he’s learned from mentors like Rick Bensignor, Peter Lee, and the legendary Paul Desmond of Lowry Research. We explored the market breadth dynamics around the February 2025 peak, how he’s u...

For the 32nd episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sat down with Jordan Kimmel, Founder of Magnet Investing Insights. Jordan walked me through his MAGNET method—a strategy that zeroes in on stocks showing both strong fundamental and technical characteristics. We talked about how incorporating a “trustworthiness” filter can boost results, how he blends top-down macro views with bottom-up sto...

For the 33rd episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I caught up with Ryan Redfern, CMT, President and Chief Investment Officer at Shadowridge Asset Management. Ryan and I dug into leadership rotation themes we’ve seen play out in Q1 2025, and he broke down how the NAAIM Exposure Index compares to other sentiment tools like the AAII survey. We also explored the implications of the 3–5 year Kitc...

For the 31st episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had a thoughtful and energizing conversation with Keith Fitz-Gerald, Principal of The Fitz-Gerald Group. Keith shared how a positive and proactive mindset can open the door to investment opportunities, especially during times of disruption and what he calls “time compression.” We also explored his outlook on AI and the “sixth wave of techno...

For the 30th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sat down with Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco, during the Las Vegas MoneyShow. Kristina shared her perspective on the Fed’s actions over the past year and weighed in on whether rate hikes could still be on the table in 2025. We also discussed rising risks for equities, strength in non-U.S. markets and commodities,...

For the 28th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had a great conversation with Jay Woods, CMT and Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets. Jay delivered a technical analysis master class on the S&P 500, broke down what NVDA’s drop—despite strong earnings—might be telling us, and offered best practices for navigating market uncertainty. We also covered potential opportunitie...

For the 29th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Lindsey Bell, Chief Market Strategist at Clearnomics, live from the Las Vegas MoneyShow. Lindsey and I talked about some fascinating parallels between 2025 and 1995, the evolving landscape of AI growth as competition heats up, and how to effectively blend macro and micro views when making investment decisions...

For the 25th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steven Cress, Head of Quantitative Research at Seeking Alpha. We dug into the foundations of quantitative investing—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Steven shared insights on how quant models complement both fundamental and technical analysis, how to adapt alpha models to shifting macro con...

For the 26th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I caught up with Julius de Kempenaer, the creator of Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG). Julius walked me through the origin story of RRG, shared why the recent pullback in growth stocks could actually be a compelling opportunity in 2025, and offered some great tips for using RRGs to spot potential investment ideas. We also talked about his lates...

For the 27th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sat down with Ben Emons, CIO and Founder of FedWatch Advisors. Ben offered a thoughtful assessment of the Fed’s performance over the past year, and we tackled some big questions—like whether a 2% CPI goal is still realistic. We also unpacked the relationships between CPI, PPI, and CPE, explored the role of the U.S. Dollar in shaping domesti...

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🎓 Take my FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... 🎯 Upgrade your market awareness with Seeking Alpha Premium https://marketmisbehavior.com/seeking... In the latest episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I talk with Mike Larson, VP and Editor-in-Chief at the MoneyShow. Mike shares key insights from the MoneyShow’s 2025 Top Picks Report , highlights the st...

🎓 Take my FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... 🎯 Upgrade your market awareness with Seeking Alpha Premium https://marketmisbehavior.com/seeking... In the latest episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I catch up with Adam Turnquist, CMT, Chief Technical Strategist at LPL Financial. Adam shares his research comparing 2024 to past bull market years, why...

🎓 Take my FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... 🎯 Upgrade your market awareness with Seeking Alpha Premium https://marketmisbehavior.com/seeking... In the latest episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I talk with Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA Research. We discuss seasonal market tendencies and why the third year of a bull market is o...

🎓 Take my FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... In the latest episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I talk with author, options trader, and CNBC Contributor Nishant Pant. We discuss how technical analysis serves as the "weather report" for the markets, the key technical indicators Nishant relies on for options trading, and how options can hel...

🎓 Take Dave’s FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... In the 22nd episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I check in with market seasonality expert Jeff Hirsch, editor of the Stock Trader's Almanac . We discuss the typical seasonal patterns for the S&P 500 in a post-election year, why Jeff uses MACD signals to confirm seasonal trends, and the outl...

🎓 Take Dave’s FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... 🎯 Upgrade your market awareness with Seeking Alpha Premium https://marketmisbehavior.com/seeking... In the 23rd episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I talk with CNBC Contributor and macroeconomic expert Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer at Bleakley Financial Group and Editor of The Boock Repo...

🎓 Take Dave’s FREE course on behavioral investing: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/fre... 🎯 Upgrade your market awareness with Seeking Alpha Premium https://marketmisbehavior.com/seeking... In the 24th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I catch up with Jay Hatfield, CIO at Infrastructure Capital Advisors. Jay breaks down his year-end S&P 500 forecast of 7000, explains why corporate...

In the latest episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, I sit down with technical analyst and portfolio manager John Kosar, CMT, of Asbury Research. We discuss his market outlook following the election season, how he applies his Asbury Six market model and sector rotation model to assess risk and uncover opportunities, his approach to selecting ETFs for his portfolios, and key lessons he’s learne...