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Chris Johnson (CJ)
⚠️ Name collision: Do not confuse with the "Chris Johnson" who fronts Night Trader, an external competitor VSL published by Money Map Press (Promo Intel - Night Trader, Night Trader under Promos/Promo Notes/External Files/Money Map Press). Different person, different publisher, unrelated bio/track record.
Role at MTA
- Senior Quantitative Analyst — not a guru/editor; no products currently
- Hosts MTA Live (free chatroom + live streams)
- Free trading trainings
- Sales webinars
Background
- Nearly 30 years of equity and options experience
- Degrees in finance, statistics, and accounting
- Director of Quantitative Analysis and Director of Research at a major investment firm
- Founded Johnson Research Group and ETF Advisory Research Partners (2006) — both known for Behavioral Valuation work
- Early adopter of big data / algorithmic analysis since 1998; proprietary forecasting models using millions of records/day
Trading Style
- Quantitative / contrarian
- Analyzes investor sentiment using big data
- Finds "the trend in the noise"
- Technical and behavioral valuation approach
Media & Recognition
- TipRanks: top 99.3% of financial bloggers, top 98.6% of overall experts
- Quoted in: Barron's, USA Today, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal
- Regular guest on: CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, Fox Business News, CBS Radio
Promos (1)
- Night Trader2026-06-23Backend VSLCopy 9.4/10Real-world 10.0/10
Recent Emails
View all (8) in iSpy →- Read full email2026-08-31PROMOMonument Traders LiveStop Chasing Stocks. Start Finding the Right Ones.Chris Johnson (Monument Traders Live) promotes a free live strategy session with Matt McCall on stock selection methodology, contrasting short-term trading approaches with long-term investment discovery processes. The session focuses on identifying emerging mega-trends (AI, quantum computing) and companies positioned to deliver 10X-20X returns before Wall Street recognition.
- Read full email2026-08-28EDITORIALMonument Traders LiveMTA LIVE Is Back On: Today at 11 AM ETChris Johnson announces a rescheduled Monument Traders Live session at 11:00 AM ET to discuss September volatility trading strategies and NVIDIA earnings positioning. The session will cover market catalysts, three volatility trading approaches, and includes live chart analysis and Q&A.
- Read full email2026-08-26EDITORIALTrade of the Day“Good” Isn’t Good EnoughChris Johnson analyzes NVIDIA's earnings setup ahead of Wednesday's report, arguing the stock faces unrealistic expectations despite strong fundamentals. The $200 technical level serves as a psychological trigger point; any miss or cautious guidance could accelerate selling given 85%+ revenue growth no longer satisfies Wall Street's accelerating-growth requirement.
- Read full email2026-08-24PROMOMonument Traders LiveThree Ways to Trade September’s VolatilityChris Johnson invites Monument Traders Live subscribers to a free Wednesday webinar (11 AM ET) covering three volatility trading strategies for September, including technical signals and two bonus trade ideas to navigate Fed policy uncertainty. The email positions volatility as opportunity rather than risk and emphasizes preparation for a historically volatile month.
- Read full email2026-08-21EDITORIALMonument Traders LiveYour Technical Analysis Crash Course Is HereMonument Traders Live announces availability of a Technical Analysis 101 replay video on YouTube featuring Chris Johnson breaking down moving averages (20-, 50-, 200-day), trend analysis methodology, and live chart application on equities and precious metals.
- Read full email2026-08-20EDITORIALTrade of the DayScott Bessent’s Interest Rate FugaziChris Johnson analyzes Scott Bessent's Treasury buyback announcement and currency intervention as market-fighting tactics that cannot overcome structural bond-market headwinds (declining foreign demand, competing AI infrastructure debt issuance, stalled inflation decline). The email frames Fed policy constraints and market mechanics as the primary drivers of interest-rate trajectory rather than Treasury Department intervention.
- Read full email2026-08-19PROMOMonument Traders LiveWhy Are These Three Stocks Higher Today?Chris Johnson promotes a free live technical analysis training session at 2:00 PM ET on Monument Traders Live, explaining the common denominator (trend analysis) behind three stocks moving higher that morning. The session promises to reveal simple trend-analysis tools and trade setups, plus live chart analysis and Q&A.
- Read full email2026-08-18EDITORIALMonument Traders LiveTechnical Analysis 101: Trading the TrendlinesChris Johnson invites Monument Traders Live subscribers to a free Wednesday strategy session on technical analysis fundamentals, specifically covering trendline drawing, identification, and application to identify entry/exit points. The email promotes an upcoming live webinar with real-world examples and trade setups.