Michael Covel's Trend Following

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Ep. 1220: Kyle Dunn Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Oct 02, 2023

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My guest today is Kyle Dunn, the Managing Director at MJ Hudson. He is an experienced professional in the hedge fund and financial services industry. He has a deep understanding of hedge fund marketing and brand establishment, emphasizing the changing dynamics of the field. Kyle is known for his expertise in storytelling and structuring compelling narratives to attract investors, emphasizing the need for brevity and engaging content in sales strategies. Previously, he acted as the Director of Business Development for Playground (an Intrawest company), the Executive Vice President of Sotheby's International Realty Canada, the Executive Vice President of Blueprint Global Marketing and the Vice President of Investor Relations for Second City Capital.

The topic is marketing.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Brand establishment
Marketing and awareness in the hedge fund industry
Building and maintaining relationships with potential investors
The role of storytelling
The impact of luck and chance on fund success

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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. 1219: Have a Good One Baby with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 29, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Have a Good One Baby with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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Ep. 1218: Salem Abraham Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 25, 2023

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My guest today is Salem Abraham, the President of Abraham Trading. Salem graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in December 1987 with a bachelor's degree in finance. He began his investing career as a futures trader while still in college, using quantitative models to trade global futures markets beginning in 1987. Throughout his career, Salem has managed investments in stocks, bonds, options, derivatives, and private equity. He has held full membership seats at both the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Salem has bought and sold more than 200,000 acres of land and resources. He manages investments in oil and gas properties, wind rights and residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate properties.

The topic is Trend Following.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

His personal background and values
Meeting Jerry Parker and his trading strategy
Influence of individuals like Richard Dennis, Jim Simons, and Paul Tudor Jones on trading
Concerns about extreme events and risk management
Diversification
Inflation and its impact on stocks
The role of trend following and CTAs

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Ep. 1217: Bring on the Inspiration with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 22, 2023

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

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

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1216: Marsten Parker Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 18, 2023

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My guest today is Marsten Parker, a self-taught programmer and trader with 13 years of software industry experience and two decades plus in trading. For the past 20 years, Marsten excelled as an independent systematic securities trader, utilizing his expertise to develop innovative trading-related software. He was featured in Jack Schwager's Unknown Market Wizards.

The topic is systematic trading.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Discretionary vs. systematic trading
Different trading strategies
Backtesting
The career and strategies of Jim Simons
Trading software and tools
Misconceptions about short-term trading
Philosophy of trading
Life choices and entrepreneurship

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1215: Boy Wonder with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 15, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Boy Wonder 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. 1214: Michael Gervais Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 11, 2023

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My guest today is Michael Gervais, a prominent sports psychologist and high-performance coach known for his work with elite athletes, performers, and organizations. He co-founded "Compete to Create," specializing in mindset training and performance psychology. Gervais has worked with NFL, NBA, and Olympic athletes, as well as business leaders and artists, helping them optimize their performance. His podcast, "Finding Mastery," explores success principles and has made him a respected authority on resilience, mindfulness, mental toughness, and peak performance psychology, blending scientific insights with practical strategies for excellence.

The topic is his book The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Mastery and personal development
Overcoming FOPO (Fear of People's Opinions)
Authenticity and performance
Importance of finding the right community
Value of exploration
Health and well-being

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1213: Dishonest F***s with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 08, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Dishonest F***s 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/

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Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Ep. 1212: Kyle Buckett Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 04, 2023

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My guest today is Kyle Buckett, a retired US Navy SEAL. He led the advanced training for both junior and seasoned Navy SEALs, ranked number one of nine highly competitive Platoon Chiefs, and has been instrumental in the business development of numerous Navy SEAL-founded businesses. He runs Culture Force, a consulting company with Chris Mefford, and is also regularly involved in numerous charities supporting veterans from the special forces communities.

The topic is his co-authored book Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

Teamwork and discipline in Navy SEALs
Cultural Adaptation
Afghanistan and Unconventional Warfare
Adapting to Leaderless Organizations
Gratitude and Perspective
Differences in work ethic across cultures
Importance of proactive maintenance and self-care

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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. 1211: Second Generation TurtleTrader with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio Sep 01, 2023

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Please enjoy my monologue Second Generation TurtleTrader 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!