EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 45 MIN
Alex Spiroglou, Winner of the 2022 Charles H. Dow Award
from Traders of the World Podcast with FLAVIO LEMOS,CMT · host FlavioLemosCMT
🎙️ Traders of the World – Interview with Alex Spiroglou, Winner of the 2022 Charles H. Dow AwardIn this exceptional episode, we welcome Alex Spiroglou, DipTA(ATAA), CFTe—one of the most respected modern researchers in technical analysis and the 2022 Charles H. Dow Award winner for his breakthrough work “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum.”Alex shares the principles behind his MACD-V momentum indicator and delivers powerful insights such as:“This work is for marathon runners, not sprinters.”“Do not trust opinions—especially your own. System plans are what truly matter.”Alex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysisAlex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs.His proprietary 15-Step Learning Pathway blends technical, macro, and quantitative rules-based strategies to help professionals build consistent, measurable performance.You can find Alex at:🌐 alexspiroglou.com▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou📩 [email protected] this conversation, Alex breaks down:• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathwayA must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.About Alex SpiroglouAlex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysisAlex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs. You can find Alex at:🌐 alexspiroglou.com▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou📩 [email protected] this conversation, Alex breaks down:• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathwayA must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.✅ Episode Title IdeasAlex Spiroglou: MACD-V and the Future of MomentumVolatility-Normalised Momentum – Interview with Alex SpiroglouSystem Over Opinion: Trading Wisdom from Alex SpiroglouWhy Trading Is for Marathon Runners – Alex SpiroglouInside MACD-V with Charles Dow Award Winner Alex SpiroglouRules-Based Mastery for Institutional Traders – Alex SpiroglouMomentum, Volatility & Discipline – Alex Spiroglou InterviewThe 15-Step Pathway to Professional TradingAlex Spiroglou: Advancing Technical Analysis Through ResearchHow to Think Like a Systematic Trader – Alex Spiroglou
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🎙️ Traders of the World – Interview with Alex Spiroglou, Winner of the 2022 Charles H. Dow AwardIn this exceptional episode, we welcome Alex Spiroglou, DipTA(ATAA), CFTe—one of the most respected modern researchers in technical analysis and the 2022 Charles H. Dow Award winner for his breakthrough work “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum.”Alex shares the principles behind his MACD-V momentum indicator and delivers powerful insights such as:“This work is for marathon runners, not sprinters.”“Do not trust opinions—especially your own. System plans are what truly matter.”Alex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysisAlex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs.His proprietary 15-Step Learning Pathway blends technical, macro, and quantitative rules-based strategies to help professionals build consistent, measurable performance.You can find Alex at:🌐 alexspiroglou.com▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou📩 [email protected] this conversation, Alex breaks down:• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathwayA must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.About Alex SpiroglouAlex’s passion for research has made him one of the leading voices in systematic technical analysis. His achievements include:• Winner of the NAAIM Founders Award (2022) for advancements in Active Investment Management• Winner of the CMT Association Charles H. Dow Award (2022) for exceptional technical analysis research• Author of the influential study “MACD-V: Volatility Normalised Momentum,” which expanded the understanding of momentum through volatility-adjusted MACD analysisAlex is the Founder & CEO of SMART Trader Systems Ltd (London), a firm dedicated to training, developing, and supporting institutional traders—including family office managers, emerging money managers, and CTAs. You can find Alex at:🌐 alexspiroglou.com▶️ YouTube: @AlexSpiroglou📩 [email protected] this conversation, Alex breaks down:• How the MACD-V momentum indicator works• Why volatility-adjusted momentum provides superior clarity• The mindset and discipline needed to succeed as a systematic trader• Why traders must eliminate opinion and rely on structured process• How institutional professionals are trained through his 15-step pathwayA must-listen episode for technicians, quants, portfolio managers, and traders who want to take their systematic process to the next level.✅ Episode Title IdeasAlex Spiroglou: MACD-V and the Future of MomentumVolatility-Normalised Momentum – Interview with Alex SpiroglouSystem Over Opinion: Trading Wisdom from Alex SpiroglouWhy Trading Is for Marathon Runners – Alex SpiroglouInside MACD-V with Charles Dow Award Winner Alex SpiroglouRules-Based Mastery for Institutional Traders – Alex SpiroglouMomentum, Volatility & Discipline – Alex Spiroglou InterviewThe 15-Step Pathway to Professional TradingAlex Spiroglou: Advancing Technical Analysis Through ResearchHow to Think Like a Systematic Trader – Alex Spiroglou
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