This episode of Fill the Gap features Robert "Bob" Minter, CMT, CFA, CAIA, Director of Investment Strategy at Aberdeen Investments. Bob discusses his career path, the importance of combining technical and fundamental analysis in commodities investing, and his practical approach to market signals and risk management.

Bob talks about how shifting global supply chains, central bank gold buying, and technical indicators like moving averages and sentiment data shape his outlook on commodities such as oil, gold, silver, and agricultural products. He also highlights the value of community and continuous learning within the CMT Association, emphasizing the importance of sharing ideas and improving investment processes.

Recorded October 17, 2025

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

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CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

This episode of Fill the Gap features Steve Suttmeier, CMT, CFA, Chief Equity Technical Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Steve shares his journey from aspiring medical student to technical strategist, discussing his experiences at major financial institutions and the evolution of his technical analysis approach.

We explore current market dynamics, including the ongoing mega-cap melt-up, the influence of AI, and the risks of bubbles, with insights into sector rotations, global leadership trends, and the importance of monitoring interest rates and inflation. Steve emphasizes the value of technical signals for navigating market cycles and highlights opportunities in commodities, global ETFs, and emerging leadership themes.

Recorded October 15, 2025

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
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@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

This episode of Fill the Gap features Rich Ross, CMT, Senior Managing Director and Head of Technical Analysis at Evercore ISI. We discuss Rich's career path from Nasdaq market maker to award-winning technician, highlighting his philosophy of making complex concepts simple and practical for investors.

Rich Ross, CMT emphasizes that markets operate on probabilities, not certainties. His process focuses on price action, candlesticks, moving averages, and relative strength, with a trend-following bias but flexibility for tactical opportunities. He notes today’s markets are increasingly influenced by passive flows, quants, and algos, making adaptability essential.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/
@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org