Fill The Gap: The Official Podcast of the CMT Association

Episode 43: Navigating Markets with Todd Sohn, CMT

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Oct 25, 2024

Todd Sohn, CMT, is an ETF and technical strategist at Strategas Securities, renowned for his market insights on CNBC. He discusses the booming $10 trillion ETF market and the rise of actively managed ETFs. Todd highlights actionable strategies for sector rotation, the impact of investor sentiment, and the risks posed by cap-weighted indices. He examines investment opportunities in metals and the nuances of active ETFs, while addressing market dynamics between Japan and India. Tune in for expert advice on navigating today's complex financial landscape!

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ANECDOTE

Karate Kid Connection

Todd Sohn interned at SAC Capital through a unique connection: his father taught karate to Steve Cohen's wife.
This unexpected opportunity launched his Wall Street career.

ADVICE

Get Your CMT

Study for the CMT designation to differentiate yourself, especially if your university isn't prestigious.
The charting and visual aspects of technical analysis can be highly beneficial.

ADVICE

Chart Clarity

Read books on visual design, such as those by Edward Tufte.
Keep charts clean and efficient, avoiding overload.

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In this episode of Fill the Gap: The Official Podcast of the CMT Association, we welcome Todd Sohn, CMT, a leading ETF strategist and technical market analyst at Strategas. Todd shares his unique perspective on the ever-evolving $10 trillion ETF landscape, which has seen explosive growth in recent years. We explore the rapid rise of actively managed ETFs, now comprising over 8% of total ETF assets—a figure that has doubled in just the past three years.

Join us as Todd dives into actionable insights for managing rapid sector rotation, the critical intersections of thematic investing with trend following, and the importance of sentiment and fund flow data, with notable closures of China-focused ETF products. He also examines how cap-weighted indices and ETF products compound the concentration dilemma and offers his thoughts on how to best manage risk.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to ETFs and technical analysis, this episode delivers expert-level guidance for navigating today's complex markets. Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with practical advice, professional anecdotes, and Todd's distinctive approach to solving market puzzles.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

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