Advancing the Discipline of Technical Analysis for nearly 50 years

Providing a disciplined, systematic approach to market behavior to help you navigate the gap between intrinsic value and market price.

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We Are Pioneers

Founded in the late 1960s, the CMT Association has served the financial industry for nearly 50 years. What started as a small group of technical research analysts in NYC has matured into an industry beacon for professionals worldwide. Today, we strive to deliver value through diverse education and networking opportunities, member advocacy, career advancement, and the highest standards of professional ethics.

History

1960s Started over 50 years ago

Growth

137 Countries
49 Local chapters around the world
35k Participants in educational programming

Member Benefits

Navigate The Gap

Ever wonder why a security trades way above or way below intrinsic value? How can it stay depressed or elevated for so long?

Technical analysis provides the tools to successfully navigate the gap between intrinsic value and market price across all asset classes, through a disciplined, systematic approach to market behavior and the law of supply & demand.

The CMT Program charts the course to your investment needs, including quantitative approaches to market research as well as rules-based trading system design and testing.

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Start Your Journey with CMT

Be the captain of your investment education. The CMT Program is your compass to sound financial decisions, equipping you with a body of investment risk knowledge to inform your portfolio management. Our market philosophy is grounded in behavioral economics to extend a quantitative approach to market research and rules-based trading system design.

Earning the CMT Designation demonstrates a vantage of this core body of knowledge, a distinction that aids our members in successfully navigating the market and their careers using industry-leading tools.

  • RISK MANAGEMENT
    RISK MANAGEMENT

    Identify changes in trends, intermarket relationships, sentiment, or market conditions that allows you to outperform on a risk adjusted basis

  • QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
    QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

    The tools you need to take your quantitative research from idea generation to signal-testing and performance analysis.

  • PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
    PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

    Learn how to develop a repeatable process for making decisions about important issues such as investment mix and asset allocation, or balancing risk against performance.

  • APPLIED BEHAVIORAL FINANCE
    APPLIED BEHAVIORAL FINANCE

    Understanding the nature of markets is dependent on your understanding of the nature of irrational market participants.

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Member Benefits

As a flagship for the CMT Program, the CMT Association offers broad set of membership benefits including networking, learning resources, and career development. Whether you want to expand your knowledge, publish your research or network with industry professionals, the CMT Association has opportunities for your needs.

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Learning Resources Learning Resources
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Live webcasts in 2018 Educational Web Series

508

Hours of Archival Video Video Series

28

Hours added in 2018

Knowledge Base Knowledge Base
384

Total # of entries Knowledge Base Technical Analysis Library

69

Total Issues Journal Of Technical Analysis

Career Development Career Development
12

New jobs posted monthly Job Board

Professional Networking Professional Networking
3481

Active Members Member Directory
Online Discussion Forum

Publish Your Research Publish Your Research
291

Published issues Smartbrief

123

Published articles Technically Speaking

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Our exclusive networking and education advantages help steer our members toward greater professional opportunities. With live events held globally throughout the year and educational webinars for members worldwide, we are committed to building bridges, both in person and online.

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Sep
10
Tue
Dallas Chapter Meeting featuring Ryan Bailey, CMT, CFA, FRM, CAIA @ AIA Dallas at the AD EX
Tickets
Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Dallas Chapter of the CMT Association cordially invites you to our meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2019. We are pleased to have Ryan Bailey as our guest speaker.

We encourage you to bring clients or colleagues interested in Technical Analysis to this presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Vince Regan, CMT
John Suvanto, CMT
Matt Trump, CMT
Dallas Chapter Chairs

DATE
September 10, 2019

TIME
6:30PM

PRESENTER
Ryan Bailey, CMT, CFA, FRM, CAIA
Head of Investments, Children’s Health System of Texas

LOCATION – NEW ADDRESS
AIA Dallas at the AD EX
325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75201
214.742.3242

PARKING
For your convenience, please use the parking & commuting guide when planning your visit to AIA Dallas. Event parking will not be validated.
https://www.aiadallas.org/media/uploads/resource-docs/_5_29_19_updated_parking_map.pdf

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Free to members and non-members

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Categories: Dallas, TX
Sep
11
Wed
Boston Chapter Meeting Featuring Katie Stockton, CMT @ MCLE
Tickets
Sep 11 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

The Boston Chapter of the CMT Association welcomes you to our next event on Wednesday, September, 11, 2019. We are pleased to have Katie Stockton, CMT as our guest speaker.
Please bring clients or colleagues interested in technical analysis and the markets to this presentation. We hope to see you there!

William Kelleher, CMT, CFA
Boston Chapter Chair

SPEAKER
Katie Stockton, CMT

TOPIC
Using Market Internals and Current Outlook
Katie will discuss ways to leverage the market’s internal measures, specifically breadth, sentiment, and volume, within the current market framework.

TIME
5:15PM – 6:30PM

LOCATION
MCLE (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education)
10 Winter Place
Boston, MA 02108

Please join us at Yvonne’s next door for professional networking after the meeting.

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Categories: Boston, MA
Sep
17
Tue
Minnesota Chapter Meeting at the Farm featuring Ralph Acampora, CMT @ Farm of Ralph Acampora
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Sep 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The Minnesota Chapter of the CMT Association invites you to our next chapter meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. We are pleased to have Ralph Acampora as our Moderator & Host.

This special presentation will be at Ralph’s farm.

We hope to see you there!  Please watch the weather forecast & bring umbrellas if there is any thought of potential rain.  This is a catered event so please register.

Ralph Acampora, CMT
Craig Johnson, CMT, CFA
Jamie Keelin, CMT
Kyle Lottman, CFA
Adam Turnquist, CMT
Minnesota Chapter Chairs

MODERATOR
Ralph Acampora, CMT

PANEL
Katie Stockton, CMT
Greg Schnell, CMT, MFTA
Jay Woods, CMT

AGENDA
4:30PM Arrive
5:00PM Introductions and “Out-Door” Presentation
5:45PM Dinner is Served
6:30PM Panel Discussion
7:30PM Barn Tour

LOCATION
Farm of Ralph Acampora
10013 182nd Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Sibley County

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Free to members and non-members

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Categories: Minneapolis, MN
Sep
18
Wed
Richmond Chapter Meeting Featuring Craig Johnson, CMT, CFA @ University of Richmond, Robins School of Business
Tickets
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The Richmond Chapter of the CMT Association welcomes you to our next event on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. We are pleased to have Craig Johnson as our guest speaker.
We encourage you to bring clients or colleagues interested in technical analysis to this presentation. We hope to see you there!

Cody Tafel, CMT
Richmond Chapter Chair

SPEAKER
Craig Johnson, CMT, CFA
Managing Director & Senior Technical Research Analyst
Piper Jaffray

LOCATION
University of Richmond
Robins School of Business
Room #223
102 UR Drive
Richmond, VA

REGISTRATION
Free to members and non-members

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Categories: Richmond, VA
Sep
23
Mon
Chicago Chapter Meeting featuring Ryan Detrick, CMT @ Chicago Board of Trade
Tickets
Sep 23 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Chicago Chapter of the CMT Association cordially invites you to our meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019.  We are pleased to have Ryan Detrick of LPL Financial as our guest speaker for this event.

We encourage you to bring your clients or colleagues interested in technical analysis to this presentation.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Samuel Borrelli, CMT
Matt Nygaard, CMT
Jimmy Erdmier, CMT
Chicago Chapter Chairs

PRESENTER
Ryan Detrick, CMT
LPL Financial
Vice President, Senior Market Strategist

TOPIC
Why Bull Markets Don’t Die Of Old Age
In this presentation, LPL Financial Senior Market Strategist Ryan Detrick will show that this bull market is old, but it is far from over.
He will discuss various macro themes and investment opportunities for the rest of 2019 and beyond.

LOCATION
Chicago Board of Trade
Conference Room Alpha
141 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-2992

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Free to members and non-members

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Categories: Chicago, IL
Sep
26
Thu
Puget Sound Chapter Meeting Featuring Carl Jorgensen @ The Old Seattle PI Building
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Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Puget Sound Chapter of the CMT Association invites you to our chapter meeting on Thursday, September 26th, 2019. We are pleased to have one of our chapter co-chairs Carl Jorgensen as our guest speaker presenting Efficient Options Trading.

We encourage you to bring clients or colleagues interested in technical analysis or options trading to this presentation.
Complete event details are listed below. We hope to see you there!

Leslie Jouflas, CMT
Brant Greene, CMT
Carl Jorgensen
Puget Sound Chapter Chairs

PRESENTER
Carl Jorgensen
Options Trader & Active Trading Coach/Instructor

TOPIC
Efficient Options Trading

Finding Synergy by matching high odds Chart Patterns with Efficient Options Strategies. Carl will share from his 20+ years of Options Trading experience methods of using Technical Analysis and common chart patterns to identify an ‘edge’, then matching that opportunity with an appropriate Options strategy. Optimizing options decisions regarding contract Expiration and Strike section will be covered with examples to help understand the Risk, Reward and Probabilities trade-offs. This presentation is not an introduction to Options but will focus on the effective application of Options Trading. Having a basic understanding of Options will help a great deal with following this brief yet information packed presentation.

DATE
September 26, 2019

TIME
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

LOCATION
First Floor Conference Room
101 Elliott Ave W (The old Seattle PI Building)
Seattle, WA 98119
If you would like to grab a bite or a beverage with other members ahead of the meeting, we’ll be at Buckley’s Queen Anne, 232 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, just 3 blocks uphill from the meeting venue. https://www.buckleyspubs.com/queenanne/

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Free to members and non-members

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