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The Official Home of JC Parets, CMT – America’s Chart Whisperer

JC Parets is one of America’s top market forecasters—and one of the most trusted names in technical analysis. With over 20 years of experience, JC has built his reputation by doing what most “gurus” won’t: He shows his work.


“Among the top financial people you have to  follow…”

“JC Parets is  one of the most widely followed Technical Analysts in the world…”

“The King of Technicals”


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Meet JC Parets

JC Parets is one of the most widely followed Technical Analysts in the world, known for his ability to cut through market noise and uncover real opportunities.

As a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), JC specializes in identifying high-probability setups with a unique top-down approach which has helped hedge fund managers and thousands of everyday investors navigate the markets with confidence.

His sharp market insights have been featured on Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, ABC, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, among other top financial media outlets. As a sought-after speaker, JC has taken the stage at some of the world’s leading investing conferences and has been invited to lecture at Harvard, Duke, NYU, the University of Chicago, and Hong Kong Baptist University, where he shares his expertise in Technical Analysis and Behavioral Finance.