Michael Covel’s Trend Following Books

“Michael Covel’s Trend Following: Essential.”

Ed SeykotaOriginally profiled in The Market Wizards

“For my staff, Michael Covel’s Trend Following is required reading.”

Larry Hite, ISAMOriginally profiled in The Market Wizards

“My favorite of the new TA [technical analysis] books is ‘Trend Following’ by Michael Covel. Straightforward, easy to read, this book is rich in details about why trend following is such a successful strategy amongst some of the world’s best-performing hedge funds.”

Barry RitholtzThe Big Picture

“Covel has created a very rare thing – a well-documented and thoroughly researched book on trend following that is also well-written and easy to read. It touches on a wide variety of the principles and practices which make for successful trend following. This is one book that traders at all levels will find of real value.”

John MauldinMillennium Wave Investments

“I think that Michael’s Trend Following is an outstanding read from which all investors can learn to trade markets better by limiting their risks and maximizing their profits through a more disciplined approach to investments.”

Marc FaberManaging Director, Marc Faber LimitedEditor, Gloom, Boom & Doom Report

“I think the book did a superb job of covering the philosophy and thinking behind trend following (basically why it works). You might call it the Market Wizards of Trend Following.”

Van K. Tharp, Ph.D.Author of Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom

“A mandatory reference for anyone serious about alternative investments.”

Jon SundtAltegris

“Michael Covel does an excellent job of educating his readers about the little-known opportunities available to them through one of the proven best hedge fund strategies. This book is like gold to any smart investor.”

Christian BahaSuperfund

“Michael Covel’s book is the definitive guide to trend trading. Backed by real world results from some of the biggest and best money managers in the United States, his book will put you on the path to successful trend trading.”

Larry ConnorsTradingMarkets.com

“Michael Covel’s Trend Following is a breakthrough book that captures the essence of what really makes markets tick. Diligently researched and comprehensive in scope, it will replace Market Wizards as the must-read bible for a new generation of traders.”

Jonathan HoenigFox News Contributor

“Trend Following: Definitely required reading for the aspiring trader.”

David S. DruzTactical Investment Management

“I think that this book documents a great deal of what has made Trend Following Managers a successful part of the money management landscape (how they manage risk and investment psychology). It serves as a strong educational justification on why investors should consider using Trend Following Managers as a part of an overall portfolio strategy.”

Tom BassoOriginally profiled in The New Market Wizards

“An outstanding book [Trend Commandments] for anyone who wants to become rich by trading markets. Today, government regulations and fiscal and monetary policies are badly distorting financial markets. Covel accurately explains why, in this ‘manipulated’ financial environment, you should never expect markets to move as you wish or expect. Rather, disregard your fundamental beliefs and simply follow the trend. Highly recommended!”

Marc FaberManaging Director, Marc Faber Ltd.Editor, Gloom Boom & Doom Report

“If you are even thinking of a career in trading, put down all the other books. Buy this one [Trend Commandments]. Read it. Now you can start your career.”

James AltucherManaging Director, Formula Capital

“Fire up the barbecue. Michael Covel skewers the sacred cows of Wall Street with tasty bite-sized bits of the truth about what it really takes to succeed in trading and life. Wide-ranging, irreverent, revealing, eminently quotable, and right on the money.”

Charles FaulknerMarket Wizard Trading Coach

“A rapidly moving, non-technical, and outside-the-box effort that smartly captures the essentials of trend following.”

Peter BorishChairman and CEO, Computer Trading Corp

“Michael Covel’s Trend Commandments is full of practical wisdom in bite-size portions on the benefits of trend trading–written in a straightforward storytelling format. It’s definitely one to add to your financial bookshelf.”

David StendahlSignal Financial Group

“Michael Covel is the very best at explaining the concepts of successful trend following in plain English. I’m certain you’ll be a successful trader if you follow the ideas he outlines in Trend Commandments. This book (and his previous two!) are required reading for new employees in my office.”

Steve SjuggerudDailyWealth

“Investors have experienced two bear markets in the last decade. This has led to rising volatility, uncertainty, and investor angst. For some it has been a lost decade, but for trend traders it has been a decade of opportunity. Trend Commandments helps you focus on what matters most: the trend of the markets, whether up or down. You can profit from either. Trend Commandments is essential reading for those who have the desire to thrive and survive in an era of fast-paced trending markets.”

Jim PuplavaCEO, Chief Investment Strategist, PFS Group

“Buy and hold has been a difficult investment system for investors for a decade. In Trend Commandments, Covel challenges readers to think differently and question their beliefs about market ‘truths’ ingrained in them for years. Forewarned, you just may never see the world the same way again.”

Mebane FaberCambria Investment Management

“Covel’s Trend Commandments offers a breezy rumination on what is right about trend following and what is wrong about conventional trading approaches.”

Jack SchwagerAuthor of Market Wizards and Schwager on Futures series

“In Trend Commandments Covel writes, ‘Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus is famous for saying: ‘Don’t be too proud to take a lesson. I’m not. Learn the fundamentals of the game and stick to them.’ Every beginning or experienced trend follower should take lessons from this book and your previous books. I have been a trend follower for over 40 years and I am not too proud to take lessons.”

James O. RohrbachInvestment Models, Inc.

“In The Little Book of Trading, Michael Covel has collected many gems of wisdom from some of the great traders of our time. After reading this book and piecing together all of the commonalities therein, you’ll begin to understand what it takes to be successful in the markets. Ignore these key truths and one day you’ll watch your account disappear.”

Van K. Tharp, Ph.D.President, The Van Tharp Institute

“The Little Book of Trading reveals the secrets from trend-following insiders giving you the freedom to trade all markets: interest rates, copper, currencies, stocks — you name it! Covel encourages you to take that TV blaring CNBC and throw it right out the window. Charts cut the noise.”

Addison WigginAuthor of Demise of the DollarExecutive Publisher, Agora Financial, LLC

“Michael Covel’s unique insight into trading is invaluable. Both novice and experienced traders can benefit from Michael’s thorough knowledge of markets around the globe. The Little Book of Trading is a must read for serious investors.”

Louis G. NavellierChairman and Founder, Navellier & Associates, Inc.

“Imagine being in the circle of trust of some of the greatest traders of all time, knowing what made them successful and having them share heartfelt advice. Through the eyes of Michael Covel in The Little Book of Trading, you will truly feel this experience.”

Murray A. Ruggiero Jr.Contributing Editor, Futures MagazineVP Research and Development, TradersStudio Inc.

“Michael Covel’s Little Book of Trading is a must-read guide to help you succeed in the shark-infested waters of the investment world.”

Cullen O. RocheFounder and CEO, Orsus Investments, LLCProprietor of Pragmatic Capitalism