Christopher Versace writes the "PowerTrend Profits" newsletter and "ETF PowerTrader" trading service, which both use a thematic investing perspective that ties in economics, demographics, psychographics, technology and more. He's also the host of PowerTalk, a weekly podcast that features conversations with public and private management teams, as well as other thought leaders, for the benefit of both individual and institutional investors.
Versace was previously the portfolio manager of Agile Capital Management, which combined a hedged investment mandate and a thematic investing framework. He also previously served as senior vice president, equity research at Friedman Billings Ramsey, where he covered the mobile phone industry and component technologies. Versace was also an analyst at Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette, as well as Salomon Brothers.
Versace is a contributor to Forbes.com and a frequent guest on "America's Morning News," in addition to other radio and television programs. He earned bachelor's degrees in economics and mathematics from Fairfield University before earning an MBA in finance from Fordham University.
| May 15, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT
Here are some interesting nuggets from my experience hosting a panel at the Las Vegas MoneyShow
| May 14, 2013 | 3:00 PM EDT
It’s more of a mixed bag than the headlines are portraying.
| May 12, 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT
At these lofty heights, folks are growing ever more bullish as they ratcheting up margin debt.
| May 10, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT
The new YouTube subscription business model could spur further pressure on appointment TV viewing.
| May 09, 2013 | 12:30 PM EDT
The ‘make it on volume’ argument rarely holds water now.
| May 08, 2013
| 4:34 PM EDT
Given the extended relationship between these two companies that has GMCR shares jumping some 12% in the after market, n...
| May 08, 2013 | 4:30 PM EDT
Some will get excited and claim Europe is getting back on track.
| May 08, 2013 | 10:30 AM EDT
Some will get excited and claim Europe is getting back on track.
| May 07, 2013
| 4:53 PM EDT
A lot of chatter today ahead of Mondelez's (MDLZ) March quarter results, including a bearish piece on the WSJ.com. After...
| May 07, 2013 | 11:30 AM EDT
These two suppliers are positioned particularly well to benefit here.
