Author: Michael Covel

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Over the years I have mainly been following a bargain hunting approach with moderate results.

Lately, I have been day trading the SPX and have realized some huge losses. I am trying to apply trend following in my day trading and implement trend following in the majority of my portfolios. I need to recover now from some large SPX losses.

Richard S.

No day trading.

No trying to recover.

Have a good system.

Best place to start.

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Well said and great timing on this one!

​As always, it’s nice to hear a voice of reason in the trading world.

Occasionally, I find myself battling the jealousy/envy, comparing myself and my trading performance to the gurus online. Then I remember that they are probably lying about their performance anyway.

What’s worked for me is to re-read through Trend Commandments, some stoic philosophy, and disconnect from X for a time. X is a love/hate thing. There’s great content and access to some great people, but it’s a swamp. It’s getting hard to tell if it’s worth it.

​Regards,
​Steve D.

You are welcome!

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Hey Michael!

First of all, I hope you are having an amazing day. I have two questions for you, as I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. I saw that you floated the possibility of BlueCrest being a trend following firm, notably because of it’s Blue trend business, but I was wondering if you would still consider it a trend following firm, even after becoming the personal investment vehicle of Michael Platt. I once read somewhere around your website that the best traders are usually trend traders, not only small traders but also big and historical trader. The other question is kinda similar, as George Soros usually tries to make his approach to investing look really complicated, but I’ve always found his real investments to be consistent or similar to teens following. He buys when a trend starts and leaves before the top, which is consistent with trend following. We all know that big traders like to make their approach sound more complicated, but I’d like to know your opinion about both topics.

Thanks beforehand,
Gabriel R.

I can’t know what I can’t know. So my books are filled with solid trend following examples. Real ones. No doubt. There may be others who are trend following, but disguise it.

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My guest today is Richard Shotton. Richard is the founder of Astroten, a consultancy that applies behavioral science to marketing. He regularly runs training session with brands, big and small, using insights from behavioral science to help solve their problems.

The topic is his co-authored book Hacking the Human Mind: The Behavioral Science Secrets Behind 17 of the World’s Best Brands.

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Dear Mr. Covel,

I’m Noppadon from Thailand. I have moderate trading knowledge and want to become a full-time professional trader. I bought your book the Trend Following from Se-ed book store in Thai version last week. I read it every day, whenever I have time. I really like your book. I’d like to learn more from your presentation as well. So could you please provide the presentation for more clear about your experience? Thank you in advance.

Best Regards,
Noppadon B.

Just sent the video to you!

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I’m working on developing tools for trend following traders using AI and machine learning, and am listening to your book right now.

Best Wishes,
Rob C.

I hope it helps.

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Dear Mr. Covel,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to begin by sincerely thanking you for the tremendous work you do. I have been following your podcast and teachings for a long time, and I deeply value the clarity and honesty you bring to the trading world.

Recently, I received your generous 50% Independence Day discount offer on your course. I was truly excited, as I have been saving for over a year to finally enroll. Unfortunately, by the time I was ready, the course had returned to its original price, which is currently beyond my means.

I kindly ask if it might be possible to extend the 50% discount for me one more time. This course has been a long-term goal for me, and I am very eager to learn directly from you, but financial constraints have made it very difficult. Your consideration would mean a great deal to me, and I assure you I will make the most of this opportunity.

Thank you very much for your time, generosity, and the inspiration you continually share. Regardless of your decision, please know that I remain a dedicated follower and supporter of your work.

With respect and gratitude,
Amo

Let me think!

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How can you move forward immediately to Trend Following profits? My books and my Flagship Course and Systems are trusted options by clients in 70+ countries.

Also jump in:

• Trend Following Podcast Guests
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Performance
• Research
• Markets to Trade
• Crisis Times
• Trading Technology
• About Us

Trend Following is for beginners, students and pros in all countries. This is not day trading 5-minute bars, prediction or analyzing fundamentals–it’s Trend Following.