Traders of the World Podcast with FLAVIO LEMOS,CMT

"Technical Analysis is dead?" The Godfather, The Man Who PREDICTED the Dot-Com Crash disagrees.We sat down with the man who didn't just read the textbooks—he WROTE them. Meet Ralph Acampora, the literal Godfather of Technical Analysis.Forget your favorite "Twitter Guru" with a 3-month track record. Ralph was charting markets when trading floors were covered in actual paper. As the former Director of Technical Analysis at Wall Street giants like Kidder Peabody, Smith Barney, and Prudential Securities, Ralph has seen it all.He co-founded the CMT Association (formerly MTA), predicted the Dow hitting 10k when the world called him crazy, and has survived over 50 years of crashes, bubbles, and booms.This isn't just a market update. It's a journey through the stories behind the charts. In this Season 2 Premiere: 🚀 The History: How Ralph legitimized Technical Analysis on Wall Street.🏎️ The Wager: The legendary "Dow 10k" prediction that won him a vintage Red Corvette.📉 The Wisdom: Why "HODLing" might be destroying your portfolio. 🧠 The Mindset: The critical difference between a "Trader" and a "Gambler."🏛️ The Legend: Untold stories from the floors of Smith Barney and the birth of the CMT.🔥 THE PANEL:Host: Flávio Lemos, CMT (The Global Connector)Co-Host: Lucas Costa, BTG Pactual (The Institutional Sniper)Special Guest: Rafael Figueredo, XP Inc. (The Market Wizard)Don't trade another share until you watch this.What's the best trading lesson you've ever learned? Let us know below! 👇👇 STALK US (FOR ALPHA): 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flaviolemoscmt/ 🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/13JnCyI1cV8IEyFIKmxVjq 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/traders-of-the-world/id1858955458 🐦 Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/flaviolemoscmt/📺 BINGE SEASON 1:All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd9k0T-3QIYcVVJCzfJzUY99joymZrURl

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”

Traders of the World – Tyler Wood (USA) — Episode 06

In this special episode, we welcome Tyler Wood, President of the CMT Association and co-founder of GoNoGo Charts — one of today’s most innovative visual frameworks for technical analysis.
GoNoGo tools bring a clean, intuitive, weight-of-the-evidence approach to markets, helping investors stay focused on the only indicator that truly matters: PRICE.

For more than a decade, Tyler served as Managing Director of the CMT Association, advancing investor education and elevating the profession of technical analysis around the world. He has presented to global investment firms, regulators, exchanges, and universities, becoming a familiar voice as co-host of Fill the Gap, the official CMT podcast.

Beyond markets, Tyler brings decades of experience in business strategy, education technology, and leadership. When he’s not helping investors make better decisions, he’s hiking the Adirondacks with his family or playing percussion with East Coast bands.

We also discuss Sankofa, a powerful symbol of reflection and wisdom — a reminder to look back, learn, and build a better future.

Books recommended in this episode include works by Jack Schwager, Daniel Kahneman, Andreas Clenow, Meb Faber, and Flávio Lemos.

Twitter: @_TBone_Pickens

Today’s episode features Bhavya Gehlot, an Indian-born global traveler, quant strategist, and fund architect with a unique international background.
He is currently involved in setting up one of the Middle East’s leading Quant-Based Hedge Funds for UHNI (Ultra High Net Worth Individuals) on behalf of Emerge Funds Investments.

🌍 Global Citizen:
Bhavya is an avid traveler, having visited 50+ countries, giving him a rare multicultural perspective on markets, risk, and decision-making.

🎓 Academic Background:

• Engineer by education

• MBA from Georgia State University, USA

💼 Professional Highlights:

• Founder of SciTech Investments (scitechinvestments.com)

• Deep experience blending technology, quantitative models, and market behavior

• Passionate about global macro themes, innovation, and the future of quant strategies

In this episode, Bhavya shares insights on global markets, travel-driven wisdom, and how a quant thinker navigates a rapidly evolving financial world.

Aksel Kibar, CMT, is a highly respected Chartered Market Technician with over 15 years of experience as a classical chart pattern trader and global equity market analyst.

He holds a Master’s degree in Economics and is well-known for his exceptional educational content on his YouTube channel:
📺 @techcharts6306

Career background:

• Founder of Tech Charts, where he focuses on classical charting principles and global market breakouts.

• Former Senior Technical Analyst and Fund Manager at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, the largest credit institution in the region.

• Former Portfolio Manager at the Abu Dhabi Investment Company, a government-owned firm, managing MENA equity strategies and contributing to the development of hedge strategies.

• Has also worked for a major private conglomerate, where he managed proprietary investments with a global markets focus.

His multi-decade experience in institutional investing, emerging markets, and classic technical analysis has made him a global reference for traders who follow chart patterns, breakouts, and disciplined technical setups.

🎙️ Juan Fernandez, MBA, is currently an Assistant Vice President – Investment Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bank.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he earned a Bachelor’s in Economics from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1980) and a Master of Arts in Applied Economics from Eastern Michigan University (1984).

He has completed several elite executive programs, including:

• Managerial Leadership – Harvard University

• Strategic Planning – MIT

• Financial Capital Markets – University of Oxford

• New Business Opportunities – Babson College

He is co-author of the book “Economic Evaluation of Petroleum Projects”, published by Corpoven S.A., a former PDVSA affiliate.

Currently, he works as a business development consultant and writes weekly articles about oil, economics, and political commentary.

Book recommendations he highlights:

• Portfolio Management Formulas – Ralph Vince

• A Man for All Markets – Edward Thorp

• Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets – John Murphy

Social media:
📸 Instagram: @financevenezuela
🐦 Twitter: @forexvenezuela

🎙️ Traders of the World – Interview with Alex Spiroglou, Winner of the 2022 Charles H. Dow Award

In this exceptional episode, we welcome Alex Spiroglou, DipTA(ATAA), CFTe—one of the most respected modern researchers in technical analysis and the 2022 Charles H. Dow Award winner for his breakthrough work “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum.”

Alex shares the principles behind his MACD-V momentum indicator and delivers powerful insights such as:
“This work is for marathon runners, not sprinters.”
“Do not trust opinions—especially your own. System plans are what truly matter.”

Alex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:
• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management
• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research
• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysis

Alex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs.
His proprietary 15-Step Learning Pathway blends technical, macro, and quantitative rules-based strategies to help professionals build consistent, measurable performance.

You can find Alex at:
🌐 alexspiroglou.com
▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou
📩 [email protected]

In this conversation, Alex breaks down:
• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works
• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity
• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader
• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process
• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathway

A must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.

About Alex Spiroglou

Alex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:
• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management
• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research
• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysis

Alex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs.
You can find Alex at:
🌐 alexspiroglou.com
▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou
📩 [email protected]

In this conversation, Alex breaks down:
• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works
• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity
• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader
• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process
• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathway

A must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.

✅ Episode Title Ideas

1. Alex Spiroglou: MACD-V and the Future of Momentum

2. Volatility-Normalised Momentum – Interview with Alex Spiroglou

3. System Over Opinion: Trading Wisdom from Alex Spiroglou

4. Why Trading Is for Marathon Runners – Alex Spiroglou

5. Inside MACD-V with Charles Dow Award Winner Alex Spiroglou

6. Rules-Based Mastery for Institutional Traders – Alex Spiroglou

7. Momentum, Volatility & Discipline – Alex Spiroglou Interview

8. The 15-Step Pathway to Professional Trading

9. Alex Spiroglou: Advancing Technical Analysis Through Research

10. How to Think Like a Systematic Trader – Alex Spiroglou

🎙️ Traders of the World – Interview with Jake Bernstein

In this remarkable episode, we welcome Jake Bernstein, a legendary trader, researcher, and educator with more than 53 years of continuous experience in the futures and equities markets. Jake shares his timeless trading method—Setup, Trigger, Follow-Through—and reveals how his indicators, books, and research have shaped generations of traders.

Jake’s website: jakebernstein.com
💡 Send him an email and receive a free course — a special gift promised during the interview.

Born in a monastery in post-war Germany in 1946—where his parents met after surviving Nazi concentration camps—Jake later moved to the United States, where he earned his degree in psychology. This foundation would eventually influence his deep insights into market behavior and trader psychology.

A prolific author, Jake has written over 45 books, countless research studies, and widely followed newsletters on futures trading, stock trading, trader psychology, and economic forecasting.

He is recognized as a pioneer in numerous technical, cyclical, and seasonal methodologies in the futures markets, including:

• Key-Date Seasonal Analysis
• The MA Channel Method
• Market Patterns
• Short- and Intermediate-Term Trading Strategies
• Critical Hour of the Day & 30-Minute Range Methods
• Power Momentum & Advanced Power Momentum
• MOM/MA (Momentum Moving Average)
• Daily Sentiment Index (DSI)
• Seasonal Key Patterns
• Cycle Analysis and more

Jake is the President of Network Press Inc., and an internationally respected commodities analyst, trader, and financial consultant who has educated traders around the world for decades.

In this conversation, Jake shares:
• The psychology behind long-term success
• How to apply his Setup–Trigger–Follow-Through method in real markets
• The evolution of his indicators and seasonal research
• The habits, processes, and thinking models that keep him relevant after 53+ years
• What most traders still get wrong

A must-listen episode for anyone seeking longevity, discipline, and deeper understanding of market structure.

About Jake Bernstein

🎙️ Traders of the World – Exclusive Interview with Buff Pelz Dormeier, CMT

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Buff Pelz Dormeier, CMT, one of the most awarded and respected innovators in volume-based technical analysis. Buff discusses his groundbreaking indicators, his influential books, and his newly launched ETFs:
• Volume Factor Global Unconstrained Index ETF
• Volume Factor Dividend Tree Index ETF

🔗 More about Buff:
buffdormeier.com
volumefactor.com/preorder

Buff made history in 2007 when his technical research earned the prestigious Charles H. Dow Award, recognizing exceptional advancement in market analysis. His acclaimed book Investing with Volume Analysis is the only book to win both the Trader Planet STAR Award for Best Book (2012) and the internationally respected Technical Analyst Book of the Year Award (2012), voted by leading experts in the field.

A true pioneer, Buff is the creator of several of the most important volume-based indicators used today, including:
• Volume-Weighted Moving Averages (VWMAs)
• VW-MACD
• Volume Price Confirmation Indicator (VPCI)
• VPCI Stochastics
• Anti-Volume Stop Loss (AVSL)
• Trend Thrust Indicator (TTI)
• Capital-Weighted Volume Indexes
and multiple breadth indicators based on volume-weighted measures.

His innovative work has been published or referenced in Barron’s, Stocks & Commodities, CNBC, Financial Times, Active Trader, and the IFTA & MTA Journals.

Buff also wrote the foreword to Flávio Lemos’ bestselling book and has presented worldwide, including at Expo Trader Brasil (2007).

During this conversation, Buff shares:
• How volume reveals the true force behind market trends
• The evolution of his proprietary indicators
• Why volume-weighted analysis is essential for modern trading
• The philosophy behind his newly launched ETFs
• Key lessons from decades of quantitative market research

Recommended books and references:
• Market Volume is the Force – Buff Dormeier
• The Volume Factor – Buff Dormeier
• Investing with Volume Analysis – Buff Dormeier
• Quantitative Strategies for Achieving Alpha – Richard Tortoriello

A must-listen episode for traders, quants, system designers, and anyone serious about understanding the hidden power of volume.

About Buff Pelz Dormeier, CMT

🎙️ Traders of the World – Exclusive Interview with Brian Shannon, CMT

“The most important thing is what you are trading—it’s centered on you.”
“The only price that matters is the price you paid, because only price pays.”
In this episode, legendary trader and educator Brian Shannon, CMT, breaks down these timeless principles and much more.

Brian is the founder of Alphatrends.net, a leading online community dedicated to swing-trading education and market analysis since 2010. With over 30 years of trading experience, he has built a reputation as one of the most respected voices in technical analysis and market structure.

A full-time trader, educator, and acclaimed author, Brian wrote the industry classic “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes” (2008) and the groundbreaking “Maximum Trading Gains With Anchored VWAP” (2023). His expertise has been shaped by decades of navigating real market conditions and by working at major investment firms including Lehman Brothers, where he developed a deep understanding of market psychology and trader behavior.

In this conversation, Brian shares:
• How to think in multiple timeframes
• Why understanding your cost basis changes everything
• How Anchored VWAP reveals hidden levels of supply and demand
• The mindset required to become a consistently successful trader

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned professional, this episode delivers rare insights from one of the most influential technicians of our time.

Recommended reading from Brian Shannon:
• Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes
• Maximum Trading Gains With Anchored VWAP
• The Perfect Stock – Brad Koteshwar

• How to Make Money Trading with Charts✅ Episode Title Ideas

1. Brian Shannon: Only Price Pays

2. Mastering Multiple Timeframes with Brian Shannon

3. Anchored VWAP Secrets – Brian Shannon, CMT

4. The Mindset of a Successful Trader – Brian Shannon

5. Brian Shannon: What You Trade Matters Most

6. Trading Clarity and Discipline with Brian Shannon

7. Alphatrends Founder Brian Shannon on Market Structure

8. From Lehman Brothers to Alphatrends – Brian Shannon’s Journey

9. Brian Shannon: The Psychology Behind Price Action

10. Swing Trading Wisdom with Brian Shannon