Chris Markoch, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Experience

Chris Markoch has been an associate editor & contributing author for MarketBeat since 2018.

• Professional Background: Christopher Markoch is a freelance writer and market analyst with over 30 years of experience in marketing communications, including work with financial services firms and banks. His unique blend of communication expertise and market knowledge allows him to break down complex financial topics for individual investors.
• Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
• Finance Experience: Chris has been an editor and contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018 and has also written for InvestorPlace. He began writing about finance and investing in 2017, bringing a strong focus on helping readers make confident, informed decisions.
• Writing Focus: He specializes in value investing, dividend-paying stocks, and retirement-focused strategies. His work is geared toward individual investors looking to build stable, income-generating portfolios.
• Investment Approach: Chris emphasizes value and income investing while maintaining a focus on context and clarity. He believes that fundamentals and technicals are important, but they only become truly useful when paired with an understanding of a company’s story. That perspective shapes both his investing decisions and the guidance he offers to readers.
• Inspiration: “The story behind a company or stock is important to me,” Chris says. “The fundamentals or technical action are interesting, but without the why, they lack context for retail investors. That’s what I aim to deliver.”
• Fun Fact: Christopher admires thought leaders like Keith Fitz-Gerald and Shah Gilani for their sharp market insight.
• Areas of Expertise: Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks, individual investing

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Past Experience

InvestorPlace