Trend Following™ Mastery Trading Systems, Course and Coaching

“If there was a strategy that I would want to employ right now, if someone put a gun to my head, I’d say simple trend following strategies. They are not too popular today… They will probably do very well in the next 5 to 10 years.”
–Paul Tudor Jones

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Trend following isn’t only about making money–it’s about transforming your quality of life. It offers the potential for absolute returns, the kind that build sizeable wealth over time. It’s the difference between chasing get rich quick nonsense and positioning yourself for long-term success.

With trend following, you’re not chained to six screens all day pretending you’re a trading pilot. There’s no exhausting cycle of day trading, no frantic buying and selling every few seconds. Your stress levels drop, your health improves, and you finally have time to live instead of reacting like a headless chicken to every market twitch.

You don’t have to drown in endless fake news or attempt to interpret fundamental data for hours either. Trend following simplifies the making money process, giving you clarity and control. You always know what to buy, what to sell, when to enter, when to exit, and exactly how much risk to take. No guessing, no opinions–just a structured system that brings consistency and peace of mind.

Yes, it takes effort–nothing worthwhile comes free. But the payoff? Freedom. A timeless system that works. A life that’s yours to control. Your transformation with Michael Covel’s personal guidance starts with this brilliant illustration:

Trend Following™ Mastery: The Ultimate Trading System & Training

You don’t need a PhD in math to be a successful trend follower–you need a proven system. Michael Covel has distilled his decades of market wisdom into a step-by-step process that anyone can follow. No fluff. No confusion. Just results. One legendary trend follower sums it up:

“I’m very uncomfortable with black box trading where I’m dealing with algorithms I don’t understand. Everything we do we could do on the back of an envelope with a pencil.”

If you want a clear, no-BS strategy that works across all market conditions, this is it.

Michael’s clients are:

• Lifelong learners & DIY traders.
• New investors looking for a winning strategy.
• Experienced professionals & institutional traders.
• Buy-and-hold investors afraid of a rug pull.
• Fund managers, RIAs & neighborhood brokers.
• College students & retirees looking for a real edge.
• Anyone who wants to profit in bull, bear & black swan markets.

What trend following is all about:

• Remove the emotion and guesswork from your trades.
• Measure what matters (“price”) & follow it.
• Profit in rising, falling & surprise markets.
• Knowing exactly when to enter, exit & how much to bet (“manage risk”).
• Have you heard of Michael’s weekly system? You will learn.

What trend following isn’t:

• No day trading. No 5-minute charts. No 1-hour charts.
• No candlesticks, news reports, fundamentals or gut-feels.
• No Elliott Wave, Gann, Wyckoff or mean reversion strategies.
• No complicated indicators or over-analyzing.

Michael’s training answers all

• What to trade — Stocks, forex, ETFs, commodities, Leaps options, crypto.
• How much to trade — Risk management & position sizing.
• When to enter — Simple, precise price action signals.
• When to exit a loser — Cut losses early, never hesitate.
• When to exit a winner — Ride big trends until the end when they bend.

Trend following isn’t limited to one market, one country, or one asset class. It works everywhere, across conditions, across multiple financial instruments. Stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, cryptocurrencies–you name it. Markets move. Trends emerge. The strategy Michael will teach you stays the same, for now and into the future. Markets you can trade with trend following:

• Stocks — S&P 500, Nikkei 225, DAX, AAPL, TSLA, FB, etc.
• Bonds, Interest Rates — Eurodollar, 10-Year T-Note, Bund, etc.
• Currencies & Forex — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CHF, CNY.
• Cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ethereum and all crypto assets.
• Metals — Gold, Silver, Copper, etc.
• Energies — Oil, Natural Gas, etc.
• Agriculturals — Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, etc.
• Softs, Meats — Coffee, Sugar, Cotton, Lean Hogs, Feeder Cattle.
• Futures, Commodities, ETFs and LEAPS Options.

“But I Don’t Know Anything About These Markets!”

Perfect. You don’t need to.

Trading is not about memorizing balance sheets or waiting for an earnings report. It’s not about guessing where the S&P 500 is headed or breaking down Tesla’s or Nvidia’s quarterly numbers. It’s about following the price action alone, cutting through the noise, and riding trends when they emerge.

Look, life-changing profits come from big trends. The markets don’t care about your fear or doubt, and they sure as hell don’t care about what some Bloomberg or CNBC talking head thinks. But markets do move, and when they move, trend followers capitalize.

Think of this like surfing. You don’t create the wave–you ride it. The market will produce waves. Your job Is to hop on and ride them for the chance for absolute returns, or even the f*** you money.

Michael Covel’s Trend Following™ System: A Step-By-Step Blueprint

Michael’s system is built on decades of real-world, proven trend following rules and principles–the same ones used by the greatest trend following traders in history.

• When to enter and exit trades with precision.
• How to use stops to protect your capital.
• How to take small losses before they become big ones.
• How to balance long and short trades for maximum flexibility.
• How to scale up winning positions for bigger profits.
• How to adjust for volatility and risk like a pro.
• How to stay out of bad markets and only trade the best opportunities.
• How to survive losing streaks and maximize winning streaks.
• How to model your trading after history’s greatest traders.
• How to keep a written risk management plan that protects your account.

Michael covers every aspect of trend following. He delivers ready to execute, ready to use rules that you can apply within weeks.

What you’ll always know:

• Market Conditions — What’s trending, what’s not, where the best moves are happening.
• Volatility Levels — Know when to size up or scale back.
• Risk Management — No more blowing up accounts.
• Portfolio Structure — Exactly what markets to trade and when.
• How to Stay in the Game — Because if you’re not in the game, you’re not making money.

All of Michael’s systems and training are delivered via a password protected online platform with all written documents along with selected audio and video modules.

Mastery v. Essentials v. Kickstart	$3,997	$2,997	$1,997
Custom Michael Covel coaching	12 months	6 months	3 months
Proprietary library	Yes	–	–
Core systems trading module	Yes	Yes	Yes
Exchange traded funds (ETF) module	Yes	Yes	Yes
LEAPs options module	Yes	Yes	Yes
Money management module	Yes	Yes	–
Case study module	Yes	Yes	–
Three (3) additional trading systems	Yes	Yes	–
Alternate entries module	Yes	Yes	–
Wizard video: one	Yes	Yes	–
Wizard video: two	Yes	Yes	–
Wizard video: three	Yes	Yes	–
Wizard video: four	Yes	Yes	–
Trading coach video: five	Yes	Yes	–

Proven Trading Systems Built for Any Risk Tolerance

Michael provides multiple trading systems, so you will have the approach that fits you:

• Classic Trend Following System I
• Classic Trend Following System II
• Classic Trend Following System III
• The Weekly Trend Following System

All of Michael’s systems include fully adjustable risk management, so you’re always prepared for the worst-case scenario. Whether you’re aggressive or conservative, Michael’s systems adapt to your view of risk and reward. You’ll know exactly what moves to make, when to make them, and how to manage risk like a professional trend following trader.

Direct coaching & support–no extra fees. Michael personally responds to all emails within 24-48 hours. There are no “extra coaching fees,” no hidden costs. You will have access to a system that works–and the support you need to master it. Got questions about setup? Starting capital? How to start? Skeptical about an aspect of the strategy? You’ll get real answers. No fluff. No nonsense.

No get-rich-quick promises. Just the truth. If you’re looking for a guru who promises instant wealth, insider secrets, or some mystical “gut instinct” trading method–Michael doesn’t want your business. On the other hand, if you want a step-by-step approach that has stood the test of time, you’re in the right place.

Trend following works. It has always worked. And it will continue to work. As Michael says:

“Take a simple idea and take it seriously. Then go 1000%.”

The only question left is: Are you ready?

Testimonials

“The way I see it, you have two choices–you can do what I did and work for 30-plus years, cobbling together scraps of information, seeking to create a money-making strategy, or you can spend a few days reading Covel’s book [Trend Following] and skip that three-decade learning curve.”
–Larry Hite, Market Wizard

“I was a customer of Mr. Covel’s way back in 2001 (his original trading course). I was on the right track at the time, but definitely had a few ‘ah-ha!’ moments upon going through his course. I’m guessing that some of his material probably saved me a year or two. Not to mention the many dozens (literally) of testing ideas generated from all of his subsequent books.”
–Paul Britton, fund manager

“We have made Trend Following required reading for all of our employees. Michael is a great asset and a respected member of the trend following community.”
–Tim Pickering, Auspice Capital Advisors

“I have to thank Mike for his in-depth research on this subject and a proven way for traders to make money – simply by following the trends. Mike’s trading system course has made positive contributions to my success in trading and managing my clients’ money.”
–Brendon W., Chicago.

“Michael, I credit your two books as being essential to my transformation into a consistent, winning trader.”
–Andrew A., St. Petersburg, FL.

“Trend Following” has changed my life, not only with trading, but also the way I view the world and live my life. If there is anyone who thinks trend following doesn’t work, please give them my information to contact me. I am a living, breathing example that it does.”
–Todd M., New Jersey

“What really convinced me to follow this path is I recently met a trader that has been successfully trend trading for over five years using your methods. Thank you for making me aware of the ultimate retirement plan.”
–Mitch C., California

“Out of all the trainers, lecturers and “gurus” I believe that none are better than Michael Covel in making complicated concepts clear and understandable. I consider Mike to be the “Best of the Best”. Mike truly cares about his students and wants us to succeed.”
–Barry N., California.

“Years ago, famed Chicago bond trader Tom Baldwin put trading in a phrase: ‘Everybody wants the money, but whose willing to do the work?’ I know a few. One of them is Michael Covel. Michael did the yeoman’s duty no one else would do: bringing together the principles, practices and track records of trend following. In his now numerous books, courses and programs, he solidly demonstrates trend following is a viable trading and investment strategy; moreover, one that can be learned and mastered.”
–Charles Faulkner, Market Wizard

“I spent my professional career in the [trading] industry until my retirement in 2001. Through the years I have been asked many times for advice about how to attempt to be a successful trader. My answer: read and apply Covel.”
–Jack Z., New York.

“Michael Covel is a rare breed. He is the only author I have come across who really understands how traders can make money, regularly and consistently over a long period of time. Unfortunately, the financial world has been hijacked by crooks, charlatans, bankers and investment advisers hoodwinking the general public into believing that buying and holding a financial asset over a long period of time is the right strategy. Michael Covel shines a light in this world and is indeed a rare breed. I cannot recommend his work enough.”
–Jad T., Chicago

“Mike Covel is not just a cheerleader for trend-following, he is the Head Coach. He understands the game, the strategy and crucially the psyche of the players. Would-be winners will ensure that they study Mike’s teachings and books before stepping onto the playing field. His books ARE required reading here for all our traders, marketers and interns.”
–Christopher Cruden, Insch Capital Management

“Never mind how much money these teachings have made me. Their biggest benefit so far has been how much they have SAVED me. Trend following helped me sail through the Global financial crisis relatively unscathed. Mike truly has access to some of the greatest trend following minds around, no mean feat given the majority of these players shun the public eye. I have find his guidance from afar extremely helpful.”
–Darren R., Australia.

“I decided to contact Mike and work with him one on one. This experience has put me in a new league and really helped me focus on my weak areas which were risk management and portfolio selection. I would recommend any trader who is not where they want to be to start with Mike.”
–Steve Burns

 

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Massive Returns: Financial Freedom Through a Proven System

• Trend following has generated some of the highest returns in the last 50 years. Ed Seykota, Larry Hite, Bill Dunn, John W. Henry, David Harding–a roll call of legends who mastered it.
• The great traders use trend following systems because they adapt and thrive across diverse market conditions.
• Instead of gambling on the short-term, you align with the unexpected and extract maximum profits.

Onerous: Michael Does the Heavy Lifting–You Reap the Reward

• Michael has traveled the world to sit down with, study, and decode the greatest traders of all time. You won’t find that access hanging out on the street corner.
• He has distilled legendary wisdom into a trend trading system that removes uncertainty and maximizes edge.
• Instead of wasting years trying to reverse-engineer success (or never figuring it out), you gain immediate access to a tested, proven strategy.

Modeling: Success Is a Specific Process–Not Your DNA

• Trading is not an inborn talent–it is a learned discipline. Even Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize-winning expert in decision-making, proved that intuition often leads to failure.
• If you model the behaviors of elite traders, you shortcut your path to success.
• Like software is installed on a computer, winning trading habits can be programmed into you.

No Prediction: Trade with Certainty, Not Hope

• If someone claims they know tomorrow’s market moves, reach for your wallet and run.
• Trend following reacts to reality–no false prophecies.
• Adapt to what the market is doing right now–because certainty is an illusion.

Stop with Market Gossip: No Stories, No Narratives

• Too many traders waste time chasing “hot” tips and guru predictions.
• Trend following cuts through the crap, filters distractions, and lets the price action guide your trades.
• Instead of guessing, you’ll execute a structured, time-tested system.

Vacation Trading: Trade From Anywhere, Anytime

• A laptop and internet connection are your workflow. You could be trading from a beach in Bali, a mountain retreat in Nepal or a small town in Kentucky.
• No office, no fixed location–your success isn’t tied to a desk and four walls.
• Instead of being chained to 24/7 market chatter, you gain freedom.

End-Of-Day and End-Of-Week Trading Systems: Eliminate Stress

• Know your trades before the market opens–daily or weekly. No intraday stress, no one-hour-bars.
• Instead of divining charts like a stock market crack addict, you set your trades and wait.

Timeless: A Strategy That Works Regardless of Year

• Trend following worked in the 1800s, the 1900s, and works today. It’s eternal.
• Unlike short-term hype cycles, trend following adapts to every new market reality.
• You don’t “reinvent” your approach–trend following has survived every financial era.

Rock-Solid Strategy: Structure, Not Irrational Panic

• Making money isn’t about fancy software–it’s about discipline.
• Trend following rips through the fear, greed, and confusion.
• Feeling FOMO? Overwhelmed by news? Michael’s system quiets the noise.

Fully Disclosed: No Secrets, No Black Boxes

• You will know why every trade is placed–total transparency.
• This isn’t a hype-filled mystery system–you’ll have mastery over every component.
• Instead of blindly trusting “experts,” you take full control of your decisions.

Unique: Market Access No One Else Can Offer

• Michael has spent 25+ years uncovering the secret world of elite trend traders.
• No one else has had his level of access to billion-dollar trend followers.
• Instead of reading surface-level books, you gain insider knowledge few ever see.

Desire Is Mandatory: Traits of a Winning Trader

• The great traders share passion, discipline, and relentless execution.
• More than anything, they have the courage to trust their system and stay the course.
• If you’re stuck, learning from history’s greatest traders is your fastest route to success.

Robust: System Built to Endure

• You don’t need dozens of conflicting indicators–just a clear, effective strategy.
• A system that adapts, survives, and thrives–no fragility here.

Probabilities: Operating Like the Greats

• Winning traders think in probabilities, not certainties.
• Instead of chasing massive wins, they protect themselves from disastrous losses.
• Process beats outcome–long-term success comes from stacking the odds in your favor.

No Opinion. No Ego: Data Beats Emotion

• If you trade to prove you’re right, for ego, you’ve already lost.
• Your opinion is irrelevant–only price action matters.
• Michael teaches pure, systematic trading–no distractions, no pride.

No Favorite Stocks: Trade Opportunistically

• If you make money shorting the Yen or going long crude oil, does it matter? No.
• Remove emotional attachment–trade where the trends exist.
• Winners focus on whatever opportunity, not one market obsession.

Trend Following Is a Need: Essential, Not Optional

• If you don’t have a bulletproof system, the markets will take your money.
• You either have an edge, or you become the edge for someone else.
• This is about long-term survival–not short-term thrill-seeking.

Embrace Disorder: Chaos Equals Profits

• Markets are unpredictable–and that’s where your biggest opportunities lie.
• Trend following thrives in uncertainty, crisis, and volatility.
• Instead of panicking during a market crash, you’re ready to capitalize.

Behavioral Finance: Exploit Human Nature

• Markets aren’t rational–fear and greed drive everything.
• Behavioral economists like Kahneman have proven how flawed human decision-making is.
• Instead of falling for emotional traps, you trade with logic and data.

Babe Ruth Parallel: Strikeouts Happen, Grand Slams Follow

• Top traders, pro gamblers, and legendary investors know the same truth: You can’t hit home runs without swinging hard and missing some.
• The greatest wins come from capturing massive trends, even if it means occasional losses along the way.
• Forget perfection–if you want to 10x or 50x your money, you must take swings.

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Risk Disclaimers

Trend Following™ and TurtleTrader® can’t promise you will earn the returns of traders, charts or examples (real or hypothetical) stated. All past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Data presented is for educational purposes. Trend Following™ products are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. All data on this site is direct from the CFTC, SEC, Yahoo Finance, Google and disclosure documents by managers mentioned herein. Trend Following™ assumes all data to be accurate, but assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or clerical errors made by sources. Our testimonials are the words of real customers received in real correspondence that have not been paid for their testimonials. Testimonials are sometimes printed under aliases to protect privacy, and edited for length. Claims have not been independently verified or audited for accuracy. We do not know how much money was risked, what portion of their total portfolio was allocated, or their exact positions. We do not claim that the results experienced by such customers are typical and you will likely have different results. Trend Following™ is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser. This information is not designed to be used as an invitation for investment with any adviser profiled. No information herein is intended as securities brokerage, investment, tax, accounting or legal advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to sell or buy, or as an endorsement, recommendation or sponsorship of any company, security or fund. Further, Trend Following™ cannot and does not assess, verify or guarantee the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information, the suitability or profitability of any particular investment, or the potential value of any investment or informational source. The reader bears responsibility for his/her own investment research and decisions, should seek the advice of a qualified securities professional before making any investment, and investigate and fully understand any and all risks before investing. Additionally, Trend Following™ in no way warrants the solvency, financial condition, or investment advisability of any security or instrument. In addition, Trend Following™ accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of this information. This information is not intended to be used as a basis of any investment decision, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the investment needs of any particular investor. HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.