Michael Covel's Trend Following

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Ep. 1230: Andrew Strasman Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Nov 06, 2023

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My guest today is Andrew Strasman, an experienced trend following trader with a background in the financial industry. Currently associated with Totem Asset Group as a commodity trading advisor, he began his journey in Chicago's trading circles in the 1990s and later joined DRW Trading. Andrew's trading philosophy centers on exploratory bets, a concept he embraced after a significant revelation in his career. He places a strong emphasis on disciplined trading, rigorous risk management, and maintaining ambivalence about individual trade outcomes, underlining the significance of adequate capitalization for trading success.

The topic is Trend Following.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Regulatory concerns in trading and podcast discussions
Regulatory constraints and exemptions for qualified participants
Misleading statements and past performance in trading
His background, including his start in Chicago trading circles
Turtle traders
Market behavior and dynamics
AI in trading

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show.

To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/

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Ep. 1229: Media Manipulation with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Nov 03, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Media Manipulation with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1228: Larry Hite Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 30, 2023

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My guest today is Larry Hite, a hedge fund manager who is credited as one of the forefathers of system trading. He co-founded Mint Investments in 1981, which by 1990, had become the largest commodity trading advisor in the world in terms of assets under management. After forming a partnership with the Man Group in the same year, he pioneered the principal protected fund concept, leading to a number of successful structured products and financial engineering innovations.

The topic is Trend Following.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Becoming a film director
Overcoming obstacles
Entitlement and hustle
AI and its limitations
Trend following
Personal experiences and anecdotes
Marriage and divorce
Societal changes and cultural shifts

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1227: Performance Proof with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 27, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Performance Proof with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1226: Michael Muthukrishna Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 23, 2023

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My guest today is Michael Muthukrishna, an Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics. He is also Affiliate of the Developmental Economics Group at STICERD, Affiliate of the LSE Data Science Institute, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar in the Boundaries, Membership and Belonging programme at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and Technical Director of The Database of Religious History. He is also a board member of the One Pencil Project. He is particularly interested in the application of research in cultural evolution to public policy.

The topic is his book A Theory of Everyone: The New Science of Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Dual inheritance theory, genetic inheritance, and cultural inheritance
Inequality, education, and the impact of culture on socioeconomic outcomes
Different cultures, human adaptation and behavior
Productivity differences between Americans and Europeans
Historical perceptions of civilizations and barbarians
Rise of Eurasia
Border stability and its impact on cultural evolution
Diversity and trust in society

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1225: Education Indoctrination with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 20, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Education Indoctrination with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1224: Mauro Guillén Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 16, 2023

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My guest today is Mauro Guillén, the Zandman Professor of International Management at the Wharton School, is a renowned thinker in global market trends. His unique blend of sociological and economic expertise allows him to identify opportunities at the convergence of demographics, economics, and technology. With over 100,000 participants in his online courses, Guillén's influence spans the globe. He's transformed the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, earning the Aspen Institute's Faculty Pioneer Award.

The topic is his book The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Generational differences and perennials
Age discrimination
Cultural biases and stereotypes
Flexibility in adapting to technological and social changes
Government assistance and individual choice
Gender and societal changes
Fake news
Flexibility in career paths

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1223: Reset with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 13, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Reset with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1222: Luke Shaefer Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 09, 2023

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My guest today is Luke Shaefer, the Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy and Associate Dean for Research and Policy Engagement at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He is also a professor of social work and the inaugural director of Poverty Solutions, an interdisciplinary, presidential initiative that partners with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty.

The topic is his co-authored book The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

The Great Society and LBJ's initiatives
Poverty, education, crime, and racism
Economic changes, job decline, and economic opportunities
Police killings in America
Gun control and gun violence
Education inequality

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1221: Bringing on the Attitude with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 06, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Bringing on the Attitude with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel

Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!