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Good Day Mr. Covel, My biggest challenge that I have encountered is position sizing/risk management. Thanks.

Sharn S.

What is your trading strategy now? Time frame?

You actually replied. I was expecting somewhat of an automated/standard reply. Glad to witness that you are a man of your word. Since I have started trading (less than 18 months ago), I have been experimenting with Trend Trading. The Trend could be price- intraday or end of day- but also a macro trend. Based on what I have learned from reading books from various authors, Trends offer the most “predictable” price action. In addition to the trend, I have been using various indicators, (Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels, 21 and 34 EMAs, and other tools such as volatility studies) from the trading platform by TD Ameritrade’s ThinkorSwim. For Swing Trades, I normally use the Daily Charts. For Day Trades, I use the 5 Minute Charts. Please note that I am still working to find what is best for me. Trading is a whole new world and requires a lot of dedication and mindset shift. Looking forward to digesting your videos on this beautiful Sunday. Much blessings to you and your family. Thanks.

Thanks for the nice note, but I would recommend a move to trend following. You have too much going on.

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I have historically invested passively through a broker, who looks smart when the market is going up and less smart when the market is going down. So my biggest challenge has been locking in gains and not lot losing during downturns.

David B.

You need a system. Currently, you don’t have one.

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Good morning Michael. I am retired, 74 years old and love stocks. My biggest challenge is me. I have seen proof over the years and even experimented a little on my own with basic trend following and did ok, but never really knew what I was doing. I was just staying in a stock as long as it was moving from bottom left to upper right of my computer monitor and it stayed above a given moving average. I made a little money, never a lot consistently but I guess I just didn’t trust myself. I am always looking for that ‘special secret sauce’ that will give me an edge. Thank you for any and all help you may offer. I am just now starting to read your Trend Following book.

Allen H.

I would like to see more precision in your strategy. Let me know after you finish my book.

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Hi Michael. How are you? I’ve got a question I am hoping you can help me please. With a trend following system, should I be avoiding high-impact news events when trading, or trade through the news events? Thank you very much. T. M.

You don’t currently have a trend following system? Your question leaves you at the mercy of whatever forever.

I have a trend following system but it avoids major news events. I am interested in your opinion on whether to keep avoiding the high-impact news events or trade through them.

How do you have a trend following system that avoids major news events? I don’t think we have the same definition of trend following and that’s important to communicate.

So do you advise that I trade through major news events? (Just thought that I would be whipsawed out due to potential price manipulation)

You are not a trend following trader if you think you are going to selectively try to avoid high-impact news events. This desire of yours will require a crystal ball.

Note: Trend followers can’t avoid whipsaws:

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Hi Michael, About two years ago I listened to your book on the Turtle Traders and now I am ready to read and implement the Trend Following principles. I am 62 and late to the game yet excited to learn and implement. My biggest challenge is the fact that I have limited resources to get started and am concerned about the downside as I contemplate retirement. At the same time, I am interested in starting a process that I can continue when I choose to retire from working full time. Question: Is there any trend following software that you recommend to support the process? Thank you in advance for your time.

Paul C.

Good question. Read.

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My guests today are John Kim and Vanessa Bennett.

John Kim blogs as The Angry Therapist. He practices complete authenticity and transparency with his many clients, frowned upon in the clinical world, and continues to look for new and unconventional ways to help people. Vanessa Bennett is an author, holistic psychotherapist, and codependency expert. She co-hosts the Cheaper Than Therapy Podcast.

The topic is their book It’s Not Me, It’s you: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• The American nightmare
• Relationship & marriage traditions in Asia vs America
• John’s divorce
• Perspective about codependency
• Leaving behind old love experiences
• Jealousy, conflicts, and fantasizing issues in the relationship

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• John Kim
• Vanessa Bennett
• It’s Not Me, It’s you: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better
• Norma Rockwell painting

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