Dan Zanger

Dan Zanger
is a renowned technical stock analyst and momentum trader who holds the world record for the largest audited percentage gain for a personal portfolio in a single year. He famously parlayed $10,775 into $18 million in 18 months during the dot-com bubble (1998–2000), eventually reaching $42 million in 23 months.
Trading Philosophy
Zanger’s approach is rooted in momentum trading and technical analysis, heavily influenced by William O’Neil’s CAN SLIM methodology.

Focus: High-volatility, liquid, large-cap "market leaders".
Key Indicator: Volume is paramount; he looks for "explosive volume" to confirm institutional interest before entering a position.
Timeframe: Primarily a swing trader, holding positions for four days to two weeks.
Risk Management: He employs tight stop-losses and is quick to convert his portfolio to 100% cash during periods of high volatility or bear markets.

Core Chart Patterns
Zanger identifies 11 primary patterns that signal explosive potential:
Cup & Handle: His signature pattern for identifying long-term breakouts.
Flat Base: Horizontal consolidations where volume "dries up" before a breakout.
Ascending/Descending Triangles: Bullish and bearish continuation patterns.
Parabolic Curves: Rapid, accelerating price movements.
Flags and Pennants: Short-term pauses in a sharp rally.
Others: Channel formations, wedges, and Head and Shoulders (standard and inverted).