Chris Whalen 6.0 80 ideas
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
After 1 day
49%winrate
+0.1% avg
22W / 23L · 45/51 ideas
After 1 week
38%winrate
-1.2% avg
17W / 28L · 45/51 ideas
After 1 month
32%winrate
-3.6% avg
12W / 26L · 38/51 ideas
By sector
Stock
49 ideas
-0.8%
ETF
25 ideas
-7.3%
Commodity
5 ideas
Crypto
1 ideas
-7.2%
Top tickers (by frequency)
SLV
6 ideas
40% W
-8.0%
NLY
6 ideas
0% W
-5.1%
GLD
5 ideas
25% W
-5.2%
APO
4 ideas
50% W
+0.8%
SILVER
3 ideas
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Best and worst calls
Best calls
OWL SHORT
+15.9%
Whalen states "The Wharf Rats Are Coming Out." He notes Blue Owl (OWL) sold loans at 99.7% of value and restricted redem...
Feb 21
ARES SHORT
+12.6%
Whalen states "The Wharf Rats Are Coming Out." He notes Blue Owl (OWL) sold loans at 99.7% of value and restricted redem...
Feb 21
SLV LONG
+11.5%
Whalen admits metals have traded off but says, "I'm sitting with both my gold and silver positions... I'm going to, if a...
Feb 07
Worst calls
GDXJ LONG
-29.2%
Whalen states, "Metals are a long-term buy." He is increasing exposure to gold and silver and owns vehicles that invest ...
Feb 28
RKT LONG
-25.8%
Whalen highlights that Rocket Companies (RKT) had "really good, great volumes" and a very good earnings report. He also ...
Feb 28
SLV LONG
-25.3%
Whalen states, "Metals are a long-term buy." He is increasing exposure to gold and silver and owns vehicles that invest ...
Feb 28
Avoid oil stocks after their run-up.
He liquidated positions in Chevron and Williams after significant gains and is not a buyer of oil stocks at current elevated levels. He would consider re-entering at lower prices but is currently avoiding the sector.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Gold and silver are asymmetric bull trades.
Gold is a monetary play with global central banks accumulating and supply constraints. Silver has commercial applications and also faces insufficient deliverable supply. Asia has become the dominant price setter for precious metals. He is actively buying gold ETFs and accumulating, viewing both gold and silver as asymmetric bull trades.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Focus on income assets like mortgage REITs.
His portfolio is defensive and focused on income-generating assets. He mentions Annaly and AGNC as examples of mortgage REITs that are good for income, not for price appreciation (alpha).
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
US home prices have peaked and will be flat.
Home prices in the US have peaked for this cycle, with Q1 2026 likely being the statistical peak. He expects flat to slightly lower prices for the year and potentially years of sideways action, citing affordability issues and specific market weaknesses in Houston and Clearwater. He advises sellers to consider taking offers now.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Avoid bank stocks.
He is not a buyer of bank stocks. He mentions this in the context of a defensive portfolio and his broader caution on the market.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Whalen describes private credit as a "slow-motion trainwreck" with redemptions, reputation damage, and a potential "Lehman moment" for firms like Apollo, Ares, and Blue Owl. These firms face liquidity issues due to illiquid strategies, public scrutiny, and reliance on bank credit lines; Washington regulators are ignoring the problem, exacerbating risks. Avoid due to high redemption pressures, liquidity risks, and regulatory neglect, which could lead to defaults or severe losses. If regulators intervene or market conditions stabilize, the situation might improve.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Whalen states he is "buying some [physical metals] in the last couple of weeks" and is "more confident about staying long metals" due to supply constraints in Asia. The sell-off in gold and silver is driven by liquidity needs of Gulf states (e.g., selling for cash), but fundamental supply-demand imbalances persist, especially in Asia. The dip presents a buying opportunity for long positions, as prices may not return to these levels. Continued liquidity pressures from Gulf states or a resolution to supply constraints could dampen prices.
GLD,SLV
Julia LaRoche Show
Apr 04, 13:01
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Chris Whalen explicitly stated, "I'm probably going to be adding to my gold and silver holdings" and referred to himself as a "gold hoarder," indicating accumulation on price dips. Stagflation is the base case due to war-induced inflation from supply disruptions, creating a risk-off environment where commodities like gold and silver serve as safe havens. LONG because these precious metals are expected to appreciate or preserve value amid economic uncertainty, inflation, and market volatility. If the Iran war ends swiftly or inflation is controlled through other means, demand for safe-haven assets could decline, reducing upward pressure on prices.
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors
Chris Whalen explicitly states he is adding to his gold and silver positions as they sell off, citing fundamental supply constraints and a growing pricing gap between Western and Asian markets due to delivery issues. Supply constraints, particularly in Asia where physical delivery is prioritized over paper pricing, create structural support for prices; current price drops are viewed as profit-taking or macro noise, not fundamental weakness, making dips buying opportunities. Long-term bullish on gold and silver; the asset class is a great trade due to enduring supply-demand imbalances, and lower prices offer an attractive entry point. Macroeconomic shifts, such as a strengthening dollar, rising Treasury yields, or a resolution to Middle East tensions, could reduce safe-haven demand and pressure prices downward.
GLD,SLV
Julia LaRoche Show
Mar 21, 13:01
Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors