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Hi Michael,

If you do really read emails would be great to hear back from you. My main challenge is too much information, too many systems, too many books. I am trying to build a learning path and make sure I learn the right principles and acquire the right knowledge and have strong fundamentals before I get into the advanced topics. I have been trading in the market for many years now mostly based on tips and hearsay and haven’t had a great experience. I have recently purchased your turtle trader book as well. More and more I read the more I am getting a feeling that simplicity is the key. I am looking to build a simple trading system/setup and start from there.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts on how to put a method to this madness.

Thanks,
Arjun.

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In response to your question: “What is your biggest challenge you have faced with your trading?”

1. I had no clearly defined trading plan because I was not diligent in my planning to begin with.
2. I have no tested/proven strategies yet and little understanding of the markets.
3. I was careless in my execution. Gambling, essentially.
4. I did not preserve my capital and I would not stay out of the market once I achieved my trading goal or reached my loss limit.
5. I did not seek understanding of trading signals and did no back testing.

Good self-awareness.

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My guest today is Scott O’Neil, one of the most recognized, connected and dynamic executives in the sports and entertainment industry today. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL and NFL teams and leagues, including the National Basketball Association, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils.

The topic is his book Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.

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• NBA Teams
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• Have a Big Vision
• Success in Life

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• Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Philadelphia Eagles
• NBA
• Joel Embiid
• @ScottONeil

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Michael, My biggest challenge is finding a systematic strategy with a strong enough edge to produce the kind of growth that I’m after. I read Market Wizards and was blown away by Ed Seykota’s returns. I saw your interview with him on your Youtube channel, which lead me to looking into your content on trend following.

Best,
Brennan

Ed is an inspiration. Start my here.

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My guest today is Alex Krainer, the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. He has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager since 1996. Alex was born and raised in a socialist regime of former Yugoslavia, under one-party rule. He created Altana Wealth’s systematic portfolio allocation strategy designed to bridge the gap between technology and finance.

The topic is his book Alex Krainer’s Trend Following Bible.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• Bubbles
• Commodities Trading
• Stock Market Crash
• Alex Krainer History
• Dot-com Bubble
• Oil Trading
• Buffet, Munger and Graham
• Market Trend

Mentions & Resources:

• Alex Krainer
• Alex Krainer’s Trend Following Bible
• Jenny Kellams
• Trend Following
• Monaco
• Value Investing
• Bitcoin
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Hi, It’s been pretty clear to me that the habit of predicting and anticipation of market moves without a clear mindset leads to losses. If a mindset is developed to follow the market silently and whichever direction it takes will land you in profits with proper risk management. Also you should have the right instrument which you can trade in any market condition. Thanks for insights.

You need:

• Exact rules for selecting your tracking portfolio.
• Exact rules for entering your trades at the right time.
• Exact rules for exiting your trades with a loss.
• Exact rules for exiting your trades with a profit.
• Exact rules for how much money to bet on each trade.

Read FAQS too.

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I have been trading CFD for the last ~5years out of New Zealand and the biggest challenge for me is finding a system with edge and really having conviction in it. That being said, I have become more profitable, consistent, and confident over time. My bread and butter at the moment is swing trading small/micro cap US stocks with news catalyst – 100% on the long side. As I become more proficient with this setup, I am looking to add depth and experiment with new setups so that I am prepared for changing market conditions. Trend following is definitely an alternative way to engage with the market and I think it’ll fundamentally change my mindset about trading – for the better.

Go trend following. Leave the swing mindset!

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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.