

John Kicklighter
Former Chief Strategist
Expertise
Fundamental analysis and market themes.
At DailyFX: 2004 - 2023
Trading Style
- Analytical Profile: Technical and Fundamental
- Time Frame: Medium-Term (2 Days to 2 Weeks)
- Type: Swing
Experience
- Started trading in options in 2000 and expanded to FX in 2002
- Has worked with DailyFX since attending college in 2004 starting with an internship
- Has spoken at numerous trader expos and conferences over the years
Education
- Bachelor’s degree cum laude in in Finance and Investment degree the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College in New York City
Most Important Trading Lesson Learned
“We spend so much time focusing on our ‘edge’ and eventually we move on to work in risk and positioning management. Over so many years, though, I find that the most important progress I’ve made was through working on my own behavior or psychology. A sound analysis to establish probabilities is straightforward, but our perspective and interpretations are rarely so clear cut.“
Recent Articles

Dow Breaks From Pattern as VIX Soars…But Why Did the Dollar Budge?
2023-02-22 01:00:33
Gold and Crude Oil Await Dollar Break for Their Own Commitment
2023-02-21 20:00:27

Dollar Bullish Outlook Will Need to Shift from Rates to Volatility to Continue
2023-02-18 22:00:02

Dollar Breakout and S&P 500 Breakdown Don’t Project Conviction Into Next Week
2023-02-17 23:00:34

Dollar’s Friday Breakout Potential: EURUSD, GBPUSD, AUDUSD and USDJPY
2023-02-17 00:00:42
USDCAD Outlook Has Distinct Technical Levels to Work With
2023-02-16 18:45:00

Dollar Breaks Higher While Dow Holds its Range: Which Move Metabolizes?
2023-02-15 23:00:52
USDJPY Outlook Receives Bullish Charge on Break Higher
2023-02-15 21:30:39

Dollar Rallies While VIX Drops After CPI, What Dictates the Market’s Next Move?
2023-02-14 23:00:18

What Has the Dow Done After Past CPI Releases?
2023-02-14 21:30:27

Dow and Dollar: What is the Potential for Volatility and Trend from CPI Update?
2023-02-13 22:30:32
US Crude Oil and USDCAD Push Synched Range Swings Ahead of US CPI
2023-02-13 21:00:04

S&P 500 Winds Up Without a Clear Catalyst, Dollar Needs a Stronger Shove
2023-02-09 01:00:21
EURUSD Shifts from Reversal to Range, Market Interest Growing While SPX Ebbs
2023-02-08 21:00:35

Dow Bulls Have Another Chance, Dollar Needs a New Foothold to Keep Climbing
2023-02-07 22:30:04