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Hello Michael,

Your podcast continues to inspire my trading.  Ep. 1184 was very much enjoyed. I am embarrassed to tell you that I have not purchased your 2 new books yet, but I will. I do have the other 5.

But I have attached a short video of my TF book. You may notice when I read it I use a highlighter now for the 3rd time I use a different colored highlighter. It amazes me how much better I understand trading after I read more. As I have stated many times, trading is a very lonely endeavor, and the market does not care if you ever get it or not. It also amazes me when I refer to the few trading friends that have to listen to your podcast and read your books that they are to stupid to invest in themselves, a little continued education.

In our last correspondence you stated what I was doing was not trend following. I believe I was not clear. So to keep it simple, I have attached my TF logic. I think it is my best work EVER. My Flagship. I don’t mind sending because I believe as you do most guys are trading similarly. There is no covert issue. I trade Daily bars but I cheat a little and enter the market with 4 hour bars. Read my logic. I would be interested in your opinion.

Although TF is my flagship model. I like to think I am a junior, [name]. I trade 2 additional strategies in shorter time frames when the markets are not trending. As I believe markets trend only 30-35% of the time.

I am now 100% systematic. I am currently trading 12 markets. I remember hearing that you had put together 50 mostly non-correlated markets. I would like to expand, if you would be so kind and share with me those markets I would appreciate it greatly.

Finally, please put together a summit. Guys like me would benefit greatly from such an event. I would travel across the country for such an event.

Best wishes!
Craig R.

Thanks!

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Michael,

I am a complete convert to trend following.

I am a Registered Nurse by training (although I have not practiced since the 1980’s when I went to work as a stockbroker for three years and then went in to management in corporate America).

Currently I work at a rural hospital in Missouri that has about 2000 employees. I was asked to do an investing class (it in three sessions for a total of 4.5 hours). In my job I get to see basically what shape they are in financially when they retire. It is usually not a pretty picture. These are not lazy bums, they have in most cases worked for decades. However do to the MPT approach to their 401(k)’s they have poor returns.

I spend the first hour explaining why they need to learn to invest, an hour and a half on how to approach it, and the last two hour session doing some hands on the computer.

Of course I teach trend following!

If you could give me some advice on how to structure the classes, where (besides your books of course) to look for educational materials for them etc. It is a daunting task to try and convey this information to lay individuals in that short time.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sincerely,
Steve P.

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My guest today is Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of MapQuest and Venture Partner at Atrium Capital. He serves as Managing Partner at The Startup Factory. He is the founder of the Big Top Job Fair. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Ultimus Software. He served as a Board Member at Momentum. Prior to Ultimus, he was Chairman of Agular Systems after serving as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Before Agular, he served Rand McNally as President and led Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of 77 Capital Corporation.

The topic is his book Build The Fort: Why 5 Simple Lessons You Learned as a 10 year-old Can Set You Up for Startup Success.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• MapQuest journey
• How AOL became successful
• Evolution of technology
• Financial crisis
• Microstrategy
• Startup success

Mentions & Resources:

• Chris Heivly
• Build The Fort: Why 5 Simple Lessons You Learned as a 10 year-old Can Set You Up for Startup Success
• Mark Cuban

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Hi Michael,

Guru Purnima is a special day dedicated to expressing gratitude and reverence to our mentors, teachers, and guides.

On this auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you for being such an incredible mentor in my life. Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support have played a significant role in shaping my journey.

Regards,
Anmol V.

Thank you.

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Excellent episode with Jerry Parker.

I would like to have a coffee one day if it is alright with you.

A. M.

I’m currently on some intergalactic space travel, but upon my return–sure!

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Please enjoy my monologue A Mechanical Way with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio.

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[Biggest challenge on trading] Not sticking to a system. Either I get bored even if I win or discouraged if I have a drawdown, even if it fits the model’s expectation.

Joseph J.

What is your system and time frame now?

2-4 hours, my own system.

I would stop that ASAP. Time frame not wise.

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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.

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• 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.