Christopher Versace

Christopher Versace

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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.Expand

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.Collapse

Quenching a Thirst for Water Utilities

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 21, 2013 | 4:00 PM EDT

Play the rising tide in this sector with this stock and an ETF.

ENTR

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 21, 2013 | 12:07 PM EDT
Shares have had a nice run since the recent bottom near $3.60...and insiders are adding near current levels -- Bechard Keith who is Director at...

The Week Ahead: And the Band Plays On

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 19, 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT

Last week, the stock market scrambled ever higher amid decidedly mixed manufacturing data.

Two Picks From the MoneyShow

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 17, 2013 | 10:00 AM EDT

Here is the stock and the ETF I recommended at the Las Vegas convention this week.

Insights on Water and Big Brazilian Events

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Christopher Versace

 | May 16, 2013 | 9:00 AM EDT

If forecasts for a hot, dry summer develop, it would drive incremental demand for water.

A Fistful of Insights

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Christopher Versace

 | May 15, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT

Here are some interesting nuggets from my experience hosting a panel at the Las Vegas MoneyShow

Monitoring Short Interest

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 14, 2013 | 3:00 PM EDT

It’s more of a mixed bag than the headlines are portraying. 

The Week Ahead: This Head-Scratching Rally

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Christopher Versace

 | May 12, 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT

At these lofty heights, folks are growing ever more bullish as they ratcheting up margin debt.

Paying for YouTube -- What's Next?

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 10, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT

The new YouTube subscription business model could spur further pressure on appointment TV viewing.

Smartphones Call Price Point Number

By

Christopher Versace

 | May 9, 2013 | 12:30 PM EDT

The ‘make it on volume’ argument rarely holds water now.

Columnist Conversation / Market Updates

NetApp (NTAP): Storing Up Disappointment
By

Chris Laudani

 | May 21, 2013 | 5:33 PM EDT
Co misses on revenues. Revenue rose (if you can call it that) 0.8% to $1.7 bin. (I was looking for 1.7% y/y rev growth.)...

Making a late move on NTAP
By

Robert Lang

 | May 21, 2013 | 3:46 PM EDT
We added a call spread for NTAP here, not as pricey as the move implies, the chart not looking too bad. I like this for...
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