​​​P R O C E S S

Much like a central banker, a macro trader relies on price signals to judge how the market is positioned based on a variety of economic conditions. Over time, financial markets will either adapt to macro-economic cycles, or, at times, anticipate a regime shift--a persistent change in the structure of the global economic system.

​As such, technical analysis can assist macro traders in studying market activity such as price movement and volume. On the portfolio level, these market signals can help traders manage financial risk by identifying timely macro themes across asset classes. ​

A diversified trading portfolio spans multiple regions, markets, and systems.

Typically, traders will position within a given trend, or at price extremes--essentially a theoretical bet that prices will revert to fair value over time. In reality, financial markets don't always lend the gift of time.

​Traders who anchor positions based on valuation will need to account for shifts in volatility and momentum that can affect market prices.

​By using technical tools, traders can add a significant time component to a portfolio. A tactical system can capture short-term market gains, thereby hedging the long-term risk of holding value-based trades that require more time to unfold.

To understand more about technical analysis, watch this short video by the CMT Association.

G L O B A L

Investors naturally choose assets that are local and familiar--it's what experts call "home country bias." Macro traders can hedge domestic market risk by positioning based on interest rate differentials, relative exchange rates, and valuation. 

A B O U T

Damanick ​Dantes, CMT is an independent global macro trader. Previously, Damanick was tasked with curating timely research and expressing global asset allocation views for portfolio managers at Fidelity Investments. During his time at Fidelity, Damanick worked alongside analysts and conducted high-level meetings with policymakers during a research trip to Japan.

Damanick also has experience providing real-time market coverage, particular to the Asia and Pacific regions during his time at Saxo Bank and 4Cast, in addition to ongoing academic research support for MENA region economists. Damanick earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance at Babson College.