Joseph M. Terranova

Senior Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist

Joseph M. Terranova is a top risk management speaker, a panelist on CNBC’s Fast Money, author, and the senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, an asset management firm with $166 billion under management and listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol VRTS.

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

  • Joseph M. Terranova Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    Please Inquire

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

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The Economy Today and Tomorrow: Navigating Markets and Global Challenges

Joseph Terranova brings his sharp insight to help audiences understand and navigate how the policies and potential legislation from a new presidential administration can effect the economy, consumer spending, corporate behaviors and the pricing of assets. He provides a clear ...

Joseph Terranova brings his sharp insight to help audiences understand and navigate how the policies and potential legislation from a new presidential administration can effect the economy, consumer spending, corporate behaviors and the pricing of assets. He provides a clear outlook on which sectors, regions, and markets are likely to thrive—or falter—as policy shifts take shape. Joseph’s eexpertise in market trends, geopolitical events, Washington D.C. legislation, and technological innovations will inform and educate the audience to help set their business expectations. He customizes each presentation to address the topics that matter most to your audience.

This session will equip you with the insights you need to assess the risks and opportunities in this pivotal moment for the global economy.

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How to Invest in Your Leadership: Lessons from Wall Street

When everything is at risk, how do you make calm and cool decisions? When Joseph Terranova worked as Director of Trading for one of New York’s largest mercantile ...

When everything is at risk, how do you make calm and cool decisions? When Joseph Terranova worked as Director of Trading for one of New York’s largest mercantile firms, he was not only responsible for 300 people but in charge of trading decisions worth millions of dollars. Over his 18 year tenure, he had to face several crises head on. In this no-punches-pulled talk, Joe shares the wisdom gained from the trading floor and the techniques he used to lead his company to stellar results in turbulent times.

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From Wall Street to Main Street: How Money Matters Affect You

What happens in the White House affects your house. How will changes to taxes, tariffs, trade, bills, and regulations affect you and your business? Whether it’s an international crisis, a natural disaster, or just a new party in power there ...

What happens in the White House affects your house. How will changes to taxes, tariffs, trade, bills, and regulations affect you and your business? Whether it’s an international crisis, a natural disaster, or just a new party in power there can be social and economic consequences in your life. While the social can affect your well being, the economic can trouble your wallet. In this blunt and fun talk, Joseph Terranova shares how the current political and social environment will impact you and your business and how to separate the social from the economic consequences.

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Invest Like an Institution: How to Handle Volatility and Predictability

How much time and energy do you put into big money decisions? When you research a new car purchase, for example, do you consult a few car review websites, ask your close friends, and take several test rides before you buy or do you buy what ...

How much time and energy do you put into big money decisions? When you research a new car purchase, for example, do you consult a few car review websites, ask your close friends, and take several test rides before you buy or do you buy what someone says is a “sure thing”? If you’re like most people you don’t impulse buy a car, but you do impulse buy with investments.

If you want to see better market results, you have to learn to invest like an institution. You need to understand how to handle unpredictable events, like crises, and how to plan for predictable calendar events, such as economic reports. In this enlightening talk, Joseph Terranova shares how the average investor can act more like an institution when investing and see better returns.

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Set Yourself Up for Success: Morning Routines

How do you set yourself up for success in the morning? Do you roll out of bed or jump out? How you start your day determines the results the rest of your day. Roll out and you’ll have an ordinary day. Put in the extra effort and you’ll an ...

How do you set yourself up for success in the morning? Do you roll out of bed or jump out? How you start your day determines the results the rest of your day. Roll out and you’ll have an ordinary day. Put in the extra effort and you’ll an extraordinary day. In this engaging talk, Joseph Terranova shares how choosing the right morning routine can help set the stage for extraordinary results.

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Buy High, Sell Higher: Multi-faceted Investment Strategies

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing. While buy-and-hold and value investing strategies are still viable styles for many retail investors, these traditional strategies must adapt to the current age of investing where information ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing. While buy-and-hold and value investing strategies are still viable styles for many retail investors, these traditional strategies must adapt to the current age of investing where information is more readily available. There are also new styles to consider, such as momentum investing, which could prove useful to savvy investors. What is the best approach for you? Based on his investing book Buy High, Sell Higher, Joseph Terranova breaks down the different investment styles, strategies, and disciplines in everyday language that all investors can understand.

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What Can We Learn From Crisis? Lessons from Economics Crises Past

How would you handle your investments in a time of an economic crisis? Even though economic crises cannot be predicted, they happen often enough that there are predictable lessons to learn from them. While working for one of the top New York ...

How would you handle your investments in a time of an economic crisis? Even though economic crises cannot be predicted, they happen often enough that there are predictable lessons to learn from them. While working for one of the top New York mercantile firms, Joseph Terranova was able to not only survive the Asian crisis, dotcom crash, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the housing meltdown but also to come out on top. In this upbeat talk, Joe shares true-life lessons learned from working on Wall Street during times of crises. Audiences will leave with takeaways on how you can find opportunity in calamity and when to leap in when everyone is leaping out.

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Risk Management: It’s About How Much You Don’t Lose

When it comes to risk it’s not about how much you can gain but how much you don’t lose. It doesn’t matter if you’re considering new investments, starting a business, or making a career decision, wise people know success comes from ...

When it comes to risk it’s not about how much you can gain but how much you don’t lose. It doesn’t matter if you’re considering new investments, starting a business, or making a career decision, wise people know success comes from learning how to mitigate your risk. As a Director of Trading for one of the top New York mercantile firms, Joseph Terranova made his bones by knowing when to cut his losses. In this eye-opening talk, Joseph Terranova shares stories of how he evaluates risk in the market, business, and life.

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About Keynote Speaker Joseph M. Terranova

Joe Terranova is the chief market strategist for Virtus Investment Partners, a position he was elevated to in 2009, after having started with the firm as chief alternatives strategist. In his current role, Mr. Terranova is involved with Virtus’ investment oversight function and represents Virtus as a client-facing thought leader, providing insight into the domestic and global investing landscape.

Mr. Terranova developed the Terranova US Quality Momentum Index (VTUSQM) which launched and began publicly pricing in August 2020. The index methodology, which seeks to provide systematic exposure to domestic large-cap companies exhibiting both quality and momentum characteristics, reflects the investing principles he has utilized to assess markets throughout his career.

Prior to joining Virtus in 2008, Mr. Terranova spent 18 years at MBF Clearing Corp., rising to the position of director of trading for the company and its subsidiaries. In this capacity, he managed more than 300 traders and support staff for MBF, one of the New York Mercantile Exchange’s largest firms. His work was highlighted as the feature story in the June 2004 issue of Futures magazine.

Mr. Terranova is perhaps best known for his risk management skills, honed while overseeing MBF’s proprietary trading operations during some of the most calamitous times for the U.S. markets, including the first Gulf War, the 1998 Asian Crisis, 9/11, and the collapse of Amaranth Advisors. In 2003, he was one of the first Wall Street professionals to make an early call for higher energy, natural resources, and commodity prices. In June 2008, he cautioned investors to move to the sidelines in commodities and, in March 2009, he encouraged investors to ignore the global “embracement of pessimism” and overweight equities. Before joining MBF, Mr. Terranova held positions at both Swiss Banking Corp. and JP Morgan Securities.

Since 2008, Mr. Terranova has been a CNBC ensemble member, appearing regularly on the Halftime Report, Squawk Box, and as a contributor of financial content across CNBC’s media and digital platforms. He is the author of “Buy High, Sell Higher” (Business Plus, 2012), based on his years as a professional trader.

Mr. Terranova is strongly committed to charitable causes benefiting children. He founded and funds the 501(c) South Nassau Rock organization, which provides specialized athletic experiences for children, and works with Nassau County to sponsor the improvement of baseball and outdoor ice rink facilities. In 2007, he established “Bossy’s Bunch,” a program that rewards academic excellence among elementary school students, with New York Islanders Hall of Fame hockey player Mike Bossy. In 2013, he expanded his charity work with the Islanders, creating and sponsoring the “Courier of Courage” program, which acknowledges children who have overcome hardships, disabilities, or illness. He is also a supporter of the Islanders Children’s Foundation and Smile Train.

Mr. Terranova earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University in New York.

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