PODCAST: Calm in the Chaos – Volatility, Charts, and Human Behavior

In segment one, we’re going to talk about why sell-offs happen, what the charts were telling us ahead of time, and why volatility is not something to fear, but something to understand. Topics include:

• Recent sharp sell-offs in silver and Bitcoin
• Why our members saw this coming (hint: it’s on the charts!)
• Volatility is the price of admission
• Why preparation and a rules-based system are key
• Being calm in the midst of chaos is learned

In segment two, I’m joined by special guest David Keller, CMT, founder of Market Misbehavior. We’ll talk about technical analysis, behavioral finance, and why investor psychology matters just as much as price. Topics include:

• How David became a market analyst
• How the CMT gave David a systematic approach to chart-reading
• David’s current market analysis – what are the charts saying?
• David’s calming approach to market news
• David’s thoughts on prayer, meditation, and a quiet mind
• David’s final word of advice

Jerry closes out today’s show with a summary of key takeaways and a word of wisdom from ancient Stoic philosopher and Roman emporer Marcus Aurelius.