John Murphy
John J. Murphy is one of the world's foremost technical analysts and educators and the Chief Technical Analyst for StockCharts, an award-winning charting website where he publishes his market views. With over 40 years of market experience, Murphy’s intermarket approach bridges the gap between economic, fundamental, and technical analyses. He is a former technical analyst for CNBC and author of several bestselling books, including Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets, which is widely regarded as the standard reference in the field. He has appeared on major financial television programs and has also been widely quoted in several other media outlets.
John Murphy Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Technical Analyst
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Technical Analyst
Academic History
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B.A., Economics
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M.B.A., Economics
RECOGNITIONS
2014 Lifetime Achievement Award, International Federation of Technical Analysts
2002 Market Technicians Association Annual Award
1992 Outstanding Contribution to Global Technical Analysis, International Federation of Technical Analysts
PUBLICATIONS
His book "Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets" was given the first award by the International Federation of Technical Analysts for outstanding contribution to global technical analysis and has received the Market Technician's Annual Award.
His book "Intermarket Technical Analysis" created a new branch of technical analysis emphasizing market linkages.
His third book "The Visual Investor" applies charting principles to sector analysis.
In addition to his books on intermarket analysis, he also authored two editions of The Visual Investor, all of which are published by Wiley.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Murphy has appeared on major financial television programs such as CNN Moneyline, Nightly Business Report and Bloomberg TV.
He has been quoted in leading financial newspapers and magazines, including Barron's and Stocks & Commodities magazine, which described his intermarket work as "unparalleled."
He applies charting tools, with a strong emphasis on relative strength analysis, to ETFs to implement global asset allocation and sector rotation strategies.