Traders of the World – John Kosar, CMT (USA)

In this episode, we welcome John Kosar, CMT, Chief Market Strategist of Asbury Research, a firm he founded in 2005 specializing in advanced technical and quantitative investment research. With more than 40 years of experience in studying and forecasting global financial markets, John brings a deep, data-driven approach to understanding what truly moves asset prices.

John began his career in the early 1980s on the trading floor of the CME, spending 17 years immersed in the real mechanics of U.S. financial markets. This hands-on foundation shaped his unique analytical style — one that blends proprietary technical inputs, quantitative models, and an actionable, forward-looking perspective uncommon on Wall Street.

Asbury Research is known for its agile, rules-based, and evidence-driven frameworks, trusted by both institutional and private investors seeking clarity, risk management, and tactical decision-making.

In this conversation, John shares key lessons from four decades in the markets, explains the philosophy behind Asbury’s proprietary models, and gives practical insights for navigating today’s complex market landscape.

🎬 Episode Title Ideas

• “John Kosar, CMT: 40 Years of Market Mastery — From CME Floor to Quant Models”

• “Inside Asbury Research: The Forward-Looking Models of John Kosar”

• “From the CME Pits to Modern Quant: A Conversation with John Kosar”

• “Agile, Actionable, Evidence-Based — John Kosar’s Approach to Markets”

• “What Really Moves Markets? Insights from John Kosar, CMT”