Author: Michael Covel

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Hello Mr. Covel,

I’m a new trend follower trader and I want to know what is the best indicator that you use, or for example like Michael Marcus, what indicator he use in his chart or other trader that you interview?

Thank you for your reply.

Best regards,
Driton M.

Price action. The price itself. More? Read here.

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Hello Michael,

I’m sure it is hard to find guests after 1200+ episodes. My suggestion is [name], cofounder of [name].

He sounds like a trend trader to me though he may not know it. He trades derivatives (options and future, currencies, bonds et alia). He doesn’t believe in technical analysis. Listening to him everyday tells me that he is a good fit for your podcast.

Ask him to tell you the story of how he inadvertently sold his previous brokerage, [name] for $750m. He and his partner [name] had no intention of selling their almost brand new start up baby at all so threw out a ridiculous number of $750m to get rid of the potential buyers and they said “ok” so [name] felt obliged to put their money where his mouth is and sell.

How is Vietnam? I have been there twice. The first time was in 2002 and people were still driving bicycles whereas neighbouring Thailand had motorbikes. When I returned in 2013, just 11 short years later, the bicycles were gone. (I now live in Korea).

Have you seen the water puppet theatre? This is a video I took back in 2002. The cameras in those days were not HD but it’s ok to watch.

I enjoy the podcasts immensely.

Keep up the good work!

Peter D.

Thanks!

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My guest today is Doug Stokes, a British academic who is Professor in International Security and Strategy in the Department of Politics at the University of Exeter, and a Senior Adviser at the Legatum Institute. His areas of research specialism include American foreign policy, geopolitics and the culture wars. Doug acted as the Director of Exeter University’s Strategy and Security Institute and was a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for over a decade.

The topic is his book Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and culture wars
• Philosophical roots of DEI
• Social constructivism and postmodernism
• Meritocracy vs DEI ideology
• Racism and differential outcomes
• Civilizational competition and bureaucratic capture

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• Doug Stokes
• Doug Stokes on Twitter
• Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West

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Hi Michael,

I have learnt some technical analysis through some courses and still have not started trading in the stock market.

I have been an investor for 2 years as I get the investment ideas from my investment advisor that are working well so far.

The biggest challenge I am facing now is I can’t figure out how to make a good trade set up, which system to follow to get decent profits from the market.

I am going to start full time trading soon so I am looking for the right way to start with.

Best Regards,
Sunil P.

What exact TA are you using now? A lot of TA is best left in the trash can!

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I loved the quote in there from Larry about dyeing the white dresses red, in response to (ADJUST) a new fad of red dresses for brides.

I don’t know if you’ve ever had William O’Neil on your show (IBD) but I know you had David Ryan, his protégé. In O’Neil’s book, How To Make Money In Stocks, he tells a similar story about owning a dress shop. His take was to put the unpopular dresses on sale in order to buy more inventory of the dresses that are selling well. In essence, “cut short your losses, and let your profits run on” which was the crux of your conversation with Larry based on David Ricardo’s “rules.”

While O’Neil’s example is a little different from Larry’s, the message (and wisdom) is the same.

I love your books and podcast – they have really made a difference in my portfolios, how I approach my IRA, and I spend far less time “researching” and worrying about it. Price tells me what to do, not the other way around.

Keep doing what you do…you’ve helped A LOT of people. Those that don’t see the wisdom in your methods can just hope for social security to be their pension. I’m working on being financially independent – not dependent on that uncle of ours to keep the lights on in retirement.

Yours,
David B.

Thanks!

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Hello,

To answer your question [What is your biggest challenge on trading?], my biggest challenge is time. I work M-F and it’s a one-hour drive from my home. This leaves me with a 30-minute window to trade options after the market opens before I have to leave for work. This isn’t my only challenge, but it’s the most difficult one to change.

Best regards,
G.

Go trend following and trade 1x a week.

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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.