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Henk-Jan Pijper

Financial Markets Analyst

Henk-Jan has long been fascinated by the dynamics of financial markets and the influence of psychology on the behaviour of financial practitioners. Since joining ECR Research in 2011, his expertise as a chart-technical analyst has complemented the fundamental research methodologies employed by our team, striking a crucial balance. He primarily authors the 'Technical Trend Outlook' report, showcasing his ability to translate intricate market dynamics into actionable insights.

In 2002, Henk-Jan graduated with a degree in Economics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam and specialised in Financial Markets and Investments. His pursuit of knowledge extended internationally, studying Financial Economics at both Hofstra University in New York and Uppsala University. He went on, in 2004, to work as a trader for an internationally recognized hedge fund, before establishing his own successful business trading derivatives. He developed a strong reputation for high potential trading /investment strategies based on behavioural, technical and quantitative tools. In 2019, he successfully completed the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Program - the preeminent, global designation for practitioners of technical analysis.

Recent Publications

Monthly Chart Pack - January 2025

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Our chart-pack contains the most relevant macroeconomic graphs in one place, clearly structured and organized for a wide range of economic and financial market indicators and analytical content. Additionally, we provide regional and country level data as well as international comparisons allowing you to compare financial and macro indicators across countries. 

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Bulls take a pause

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Is the recent decline in US stock prices just a small dip in the bull run, or the start of a larger stock market correction?

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SAA Special: US equity market exceptionalism

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

In this month’s SAA Special, we uncover the historically high US equity market concentration and valuation levels, which implies below average returns over the next decade. In addition, we explain the importance of choosing the right equity benchmark, and the way expected returns are calculated, to avoid allocating too much to US (cap weighted / tech heavy) equity indices in the strategic asset allocation.

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