303 · Chris Vermeulen - From Tick to Trend, Day Trading to Wave Riding

In episode 303 of Chat With Traders, host Ian interviews Chris Vermeulen, a position trader, entrepreneur, and author, about his 25-year journey in the financial markets. Chris shares his early influences, including exposure to CNBC and Larry Williams' futures trading materials, which sparked his initial interest. He recounts his experiences through the tech bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, detailing his evolution from fundamental analysis to technical analysis, emphasizing the importance of following price action, momentum, and market cycles. Chris discusses his strategy of making only five to twelve trades a year, focusing on ETFs and managing risk through position sizing and diversification across asset classes, and how he transitioned from day trading to position trading to achieve a better work-life balance.