Chris Versace
Chris Versace, widely known as The Thematic Investor, is the Chief Investment Officer and Thematic Strategist at Tematica Research, a firm recognized for its leadership in thematically driven equity research, economic commentary, and investment strategy. Versace is best known for developing a proprietary thematic investing framework that integrates economic, demographic, psychographic, and technological trends to identify powerful, multi-year structural shifts shaping global markets. With more than 30 years of cross-industry investment experience, Versace brings deep institutional insight to thematic investing. He began his career with 13 years in equity research at some of Wall Street’s most respected firms, including Salomon Brothers, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Friedman Billings Ramsey, where he covered a broad range of sectors and market cycles. Versace is also the author and Lead Portfolio Manager of the TheStreet Pro Portfolio (formerly Action Alerts PLUS) and a regular contributor to Real Money Pro. In addition to his portfolio management responsibilities, he is a weekly contributor to The Washington Times and a recurring guest on America’s Morning News, where he provides insights on the stock market, macroeconomic trends, and thematic investment opportunities.
Chris Versace Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Investment Officer and Thematic Strategist
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Lead Portfolio Manager of Action Alerts Plus and Contributor of Real Money Pro
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Contributor
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Contributor
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Senior Vice President, FBR
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Research Associate
Academic History
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M.B.A., Finance
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B.S., B.A., Mathematics and Economics
EARLY CAREER
Chris Versace began his career in equity research before founding Versace Management in 2005.
As Senior Vice President at Friedman Billings Ramsey (FBR), he produced award-winning, highly differentiated research by applying an ecosystem-based approach to the mobile phone industry—an innovative perspective that examined both end markets and enabling technologies.
His coverage extended across critical component and material technologies, including RF semiconductors (such as RFID and GPS), LEDs, and advanced display technologies.
Versace’s research excellence earned him honorable mentions in Institutional Investor’s annual analyst rankings, along with recognition as a five-star analyst by Zacks Investment Services and a four-star analyst by StarMine.
In addition to his industry work, Versace spent nine years as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the NJCU School of Business, where he designed and launched the NJCU New Jersey 50 Index, blending academic rigor with real-world market application.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Versace is a highly visible financial media commentator and thought leader, regularly contributing to Fox Business, Forbes, and Newsmax.
He is a frequent guest on TheStreet, America’s Morning News (weekly on Fridays), Trending Today USA with Rusty Humphries (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and numerous other nationally syndicated programs.
A sought-after speaker and panel moderator, Versace regularly appears at major investor education and finance events, including The MoneyShow, FreedomFest, and the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII).
His market insights have been quoted by leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Investor’s Business Daily, and he has appeared on CNBC, CNBC Europe, and CNN.
His contributions to investment research and financial commentary have also been recognized with an honorable mention from Institutional Investor Magazine.