About TrendLabs
Welcome to TrendLabs, where one of America’s most respected market technicians shares his unfiltered insights—directly with you.
Founded in 2025, TrendLabs is the exclusive home of JC Parets, CMT. Known to many as The Chart Whisperer, The Technician’s Technician, and The Market Truth Teller, JC has built his reputation on one thing: price never lies.
He doesn’t chase headlines or spin stories—he decodes market behavior using pure technical analysis to reveal the truth behind every move.
No hype. No noise. Just Wall Street’s hidden truth—decoded by JC.
Meet the Team
JC Parets, CMT – Founder & Chief Technician
JC Parets is a globally respected voice in technical analysis, known for his clear, no-nonsense approach to finding real market opportunities. With decades of experience navigating bull and bear markets alike, JC has built a reputation for helping investors stay on the right side of trend and risk.
As a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), he applies a top-down framework that blends price action, sector rotation, and intermarket relationships to identify high-conviction setups across asset classes. His work simplifies the complex—and his conviction gives investors the confidence to act.
JC’s insights have been featured in leading financial media including Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, ABC, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal. A frequent speaker at global investment conferences, JC has also guest lectured at institutions such as Harvard, NYU, Duke, the University of Chicago, and Hong Kong Baptist University.
Jason Perz – Senior Analyst
Jason Perz brings a rare blend of intensity, discipline, and perspective to his role as senior analyst at TrendLabs. A former professional BMX athlete turned portfolio manager, Jason’s journey spans extreme sports, financial markets, and public speaking—all driven by a passion for performance and personal growth.
In the financial world, he’s known for a bold yet disciplined approach to trend recognition, risk management, and investor psychology. Jason has built a reputation as a sharp market commentator. Over the years, he’s made a name for himself delivering clear, transparent, and conviction-driven insights.
A TEDx speaker and respected voice in the trading community, Jason’s storytelling and real-world experience challenge conventional thinking. His ability to simplify complex trends into actionable strategies makes him a trusted guide for investors navigating today’s fast-moving markets.
Grant Hawkridge – Quantitative Analyst
Grant Hawkridge is a seasoned financial analyst based in Melbourne, Australia, with almost two decades of experience across market research, portfolio strategy, and financial planning. Holding a Master of Finance from Griffith University, Grant blends technical analysis, behavioral finance, risk management, and data visualization to identify high-conviction investment opportunities.
As quantitative analyst at TrendLabs, Grant is known for translating complex market behavior and quantitative analysis into clear, actionable insights. Throughout his career, he has managed over $150 million in client funds and developed a strong reputation in the finance community for his thoughtful market commentary and data-driven approach.
Outside of the charts, Grant is an avid golfer and a frequent traveler with a passion for exploring Europe.
Sam Gatlin – Analyst
As a young prodigy, Sam Gatlin discovered economics and technical analysis, sparking a lifelong passion for market movements. He quickly mastered Dow Theory, Ichimoku Clouds, VWAP, Fibonacci, and other key strategies, developing an uncanny ability to spot trends before they happen.
By his freshman year of high school, Sam had already made his mark—winning top honors in an investing challenge after outperforming the market and his competition for 100 consecutive days. He went on to earn a degree in finance and passed the Chartered Market Technician exams before even graduating.
In the classroom, he honed his skills under the mentorship of an elite group of commodity traders—professionals who move millions (sometimes even billions) of dollars across global markets.
A chance meeting with JC sealed the deal—he immediately recognized Sam as a technical powerhouse, bringing sharp insights and a fresh perspective.