The Turtle Trading Course and System

Trade Like a Turtle: Recession Proof Your Portfolio, Consistently Crush the Markets, and Build Generational Wealth

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I couldn’t believe what I had found

It was 1994 and I had just finished reading an article in a not so well-known finance magazine. There weren’t many details, but it talked about a pair of super wealthy traders who took people with absolutely zero trading experience and taught them a trading system to buy and sell. No guessing.

By the end of the training the students combined had made $100 million. 

What the hell was this, I said to myself? And how was nobody talking about it?

I had to find out–so I started digging.

Enter Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt–the two trading partners who had a score to settle with each other. Eckhardt believed traders were born, not made. Dennis boasted the opposite, “We can grow successful traders…” They happened to be visiting a turtle farm in Singapore at the time “…just like those Turtles,” Dennis said.

The bet was on (and so was the Turtle name).

Dennis knew that he had developed a straightforward approach to trading for riches that anyone could learn to use. He knew he could teach anyone to make millions with his trading strategy, his system.

He was 100% right. 

Traders were recruited from many walks of life. Those selected were taught the method in a few weeks and then given a trading account. While a few students washed out, most TurtleTraders rose to rock star trading fame earning $100 million in profits for the partners. This unusual experiment proved that people could be taught to trade successfully—if they followed the system.

Nurture beat nature.

You see the Turtle Method is more about making money than it is about being right. The Turtles used strict rules applied to limit losses early in a trade, but then stops would be loosened to let their trade winners run for big profits. This is counter-intuitive (which is why some Turtles didn’t survive). But those who followed the system made millions. That is inspirational.

Michael Covel

I’ve been researching these strategies for 20+ years now. I’ve written five books on the topic including The Complete TurtleTrader. I have interviewed most of the Turtles and hundreds of other trading experts. That includes six Nobel Prize Winners and others in fields ranging from trading and finance to human behavior and trading psychology. I’ve personally taught thousands of people how to use these trading methods for the chance to make the big money.

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Now it’s your turn to learn the system that will transform your trading from a guessing game into a systematic strategy with the chance for huge annual returns.

  • Is your current investing really working for you?
  • Are you day trading like a mad man?
  • Are you guessing with fundamentals trying to be Warren Buffett?

If you’re ready for a proven, documented, and tested trading system–the same system that Dennis used to turn nobodies into millionaires almost overnight…enroll with me now and learn how.

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The Turtle Trading System

The TurtleTrading System and its nurture beats nature philosophy requires that you think scientifically about trading. What does that mean? Trends naturally occur in markets. They’ve been recorded throughout history. Identifying, capturing, and riding trends is the consistent method to big money.

But how?

There are two main principles you must understand to trade like a Turtle:

The Rules of the System

-and-

The Turtle Trading Philosophy

How does it work?

The Rules of the System

Mainstream investors trade using fundamental analysis via government crop reports, weather analysis and bank reports. That analysis serves as the backbone for how most investors to put their money to work. It’s a dice roll.

TurtleTraders, on the other hand, don’t trade on government data or Wall Street banks. They trade on price movements, price momentum. Trend following models make their major gains by participating in significant price trends. Thus a Turtle trend follower’s basic approach is to limit the losses while making the big money on the big trends.

Turtle trend following techniques are 100% “systematic.” Again, trend following does not involve seasonal trading patterns, market profiles, triangles, fundamental analysis, traditional TA, candlesticks, currency trading pips or day trading. No bullshit is involved.

Turtle trend-following trading is rooted in risk control and diversification.

The needed basic math is straightforward and easily learned. The beauty of the Turtle system is that it is not based on the daily emotions of the trader. It disciplines the trader to act the same in both up and down markets with set rules.

The Turtles are truly the “counter-culture students” of the trading world.

This unconventional approach focuses on one simple, true quantifiable data point: Price. 

The Turtle trading system and its focus on price gives you the key to understand how money is made. It gives you rules that dictate when, what, and how much to trade for any given market.

This systematic approach to investing creates massive confidence in your trades, in the process, and in your portfolio. This is a strategy that gives you a real opportunity to build true wealth over time.

The strategies used to identify and enter trends are grounded on probabilities and odds. Making low risk bets on momentum allows you to identify trends early and get on board for the big wave.

Such a simple and focused system allows you to trade it across all markets. It doesn’t matter what you trade–just how you trade it. All that’s required is following an original systematic set of rules.

The Turtle Trading Philosophy

So why doesn’t everyone trade like this?

Investing is a zero-sum game. Somebody must win and somebody must lose and mainstream media knows this. Yet the 24-hour news cycle pushes fundamentals down our throats every chance they get while ignoring traders like the Turtles.

You see, trading fundamentals puts you in the herd mindset–and nobody makes money trading exactly like the herd. Following trends and trading like a Turtle frees you from being like your lost in space neighbor.

Of course, breaking out from a group psychology is uncomfortable. It requires self-discipline and mental fortitude. Following the Turtle rules and not letting emotion cloud your judgement is the path for those of us who want to accept reality.

This curriculum is the product of two decades of work. This is the first time it’s ever been released in full via a dedicated teaching system you can use from anywhere. A comprehensive course that gives you the tools to master the Turtle Trading System.

Take a look inside:

1. Introduction to the Turtle Trading System
Learn the true nature behind the Turtles and the advantages of trend trading and applying it to the markets.
2. Nature vs. Nurture
You can learn to trade like a Turtle. Learn the rules, approaches, and theories needed to rapidly gain skill at trend trading. Establish the mindset before you learn the system.
3. The Turtles
Orientation day for the Turtle Trading Training. The basis of the experiment and the traits that make the Turtles successful.
4. The Philosophy
Learn to think scientifically about the market. The five questions you shall always answer about your trades.
5. The Rules
Learn the rules to entries, addons, and exits that--if you follow them--that give you the chance at riches.
6. The Data
Resources and exercises on past performance, successful Turtles, and historical data--all to hone your skills in applying the philosophy and rules.
7. The Human Side
Master your emotions and avoid impulse decisions and rash market moves. An extensive section exploring behavioral finance, the psychology of money and improving your trading skills.
8. Turtle Thinking Outside Trading
Learn how to apply the philosophy and skills you’ve developed in the previous sections to other parts of your life.
9. Outside Education
Instructions on diversifying your learned knowledge into other markets with tutorials on Futures, ETFs, orders and more.
10. Historical Books and Papers
In the hundreds of years that trend traders have been trading the markets, most, if not all, market conditions have been experienced. Wisdom is history.

Crash-Proof: Turtle Performance

There are hundreds of years of data that show the advantages of trend trading like the Turtle way. Financial theorists have been writing about the process since the 1700s. The portfolio performance from the original Turtles shows the millions they’ve made using these methods. Fund managers from premier institutions around the world use similar strategies to produce huge returns.

All you can do is take what markets give you.

The goal is to make money in whatever market is trending and not fall in love with one particular market to the exclusion of another, better market opportunity.

Don’t buy this course if…

You’re stubborn, close-minded, and not willing to learn new things.

You’re addicted to the 24-hour news cycle or “currency day trading.”

You’re stuck and don’t want to do what it takes to change your life.

This course and system is for you if…

You’re tired of the talking heads (CNBC, Money Matters, etc.) and want to KNOW how you can win when the markets are moving.

You want a systematic approach to trading. That means signals that tell you exactly when to buy, add and really hit the gas on big winners.

You are ready to get serious about building real wealth.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Michael Covel's Turtle Trading Course
  • TurtleTrader Opening (6 pages)
  • Trend Following Opening (37 pages)
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Nature v. Nurture
  • Exceptional performance is a learned skill or an innate talent? (52 pages)
  • The Two Arguing Mindsets
  • If You Want to Gather Honey Don't Kick Over the Hive
  • Perfect Failure (13 Pages)
  • The Art of Contrary Thinking (214 Pages)
  • Skill v. Luck (14:15)
  • Skill v. Luck 2 (36 Pages)
  • The Role of Luck in Getting Lucky (13 Pages)
  • Untangling Luck and Skill (42 Pages)
  • Talent Grab (12 Pages)
  • Why Greater Skill Leads to More Luck (16 Pages)
  • Deliberate Practice Audio Interview
  • Tortoise and the Hare (3 Pages)
  • Turning Goals into Results (16 Pages)
  • The Success Equation (64:40)
  • What It Takes to Be Great (5 Pages)
  • Expert Performance (23 Pages)
  • Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals (15 Pages)
  • Chapter 2: Introduction
  • TurtleTrader (2 Pages)
  • Famous Ad for Students
  • The Prince of the Pit (3 Pages)
  • Art Collins Interview (4 Pages)
  • Choosing the Students (2 Pages)
  • Chapter 3: Introduction
  • The Learning Technique
  • Artificial Intelligence Hype
  • Why Professional Traders Are Process-Oriented
  • Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places (4 Pages)
  • The Foundations of Trend Following (15 Pages)
  • What You Need To Know
  • Wall Street Bubble Lessons
  • Chapter 4: Introduction
  • The TurtleTrader Core Rules (59 pages)
  • Alternative Entries TurtleTrader Rules (51 pages)
  • Turtle Trading and High Volatility Trading (4 pages)
  • TurtleTrader Charts
  • The Quizzes (156 pages)
  • The Order Tutorial (4 pages)
  • Futures and ETFs (16 Pages)
  • Guide to Futures (34 Pages)
  • Options on Futures (20 Pages)
  • Point Values
  • Portfolio 1
  • Portfolio 2
  • Portfolio 3
  • Classic Trend Following Rules (6 pages)
  • Chapter 5: Introduction
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 1
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 2
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 3
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 4
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 5
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 6
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 7
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 8
  • TurtleTrader Audio Interview 9
  • Chapter 6: Introduction
  • The Cognitive Bias Codex
  • 18 Cognitive Biases
  • Heuristics and Biases (10 Pages)
  • Pitfalls to Avoid (7 Pages)
  • Evolutionary Foundations of Heuristics and Biases (31 Pages)
  • Booms and Busts.
  • Daniel Kahneman
  • The Psychology of Money (25 Pages)
  • Investors as Dopamine Addicts (11 Pages)
  • Insights into irrational minds and markets (75 Pages)
  • Decision Making in Times of Risk (45 Pages)
  • The Psychology of Investing (46 Pages)
  • Risks and Benefits of Heuristic Thinking (33 Pages)
  • I Think, Therefore I Err (24 Pages)
  • StartNeuro-Linguistic Programming (29 Pages)
  • Succeeding with Emotional Intelligence (42 Pages)
  • Methods to Improve Decisions (16 Pages)
  • Success & Motivation: from Joe Schmo to The Benefactor (26 Pages)
  • A Trader's Self-Evaluation Checklist (2 Pages)
  • Chapter 7: Introduction
  • How to Make a Bloody Fortune in Bull, Bear and Black Swan Markets (91:26)
  • Reading Every Amazon Shareholder Letter (4 Pages)
  • This Rich Guy is a Trend Follower
  • The Business Behind 'Get Out'
  • The Scariest Thing in Hollywood
  • The Vegas Audio Interview
  • The Power of Sports Analytics (34 Pages)
  • Three Fundamental Insights on Baseball and Investing (5 Pages)
  • After the Process: Meet The Legend (19 Pages)
  • Analysis of Decision-Making Process in Moneyball (7 Pages)
  • Inside Sports Analytics (7 Pages)
  • Trend Following 1 (3 Pages)
  • Trend Following 2 (4 Pages)
  • TurtleTraders 30 Years Later
  • When Joe O'Neill Went Hollywood (4:33)
  • The Turtles Go Mainstream (36:42)
  • Turtle Legends Audio 1 (38:19)
  • Turtle Legends Audio 2 (36:50)
  • Turtle Failure
  • Psychology
  • Turtle Rules
  • All That Matters
  • Ben Bernnarke Hero
  • Beware of Geeks
  • Bubbles
  • Business Booms
  • Say No to Screens
  • Cut Your Losses
  • Diversity
  • Do You Have a Plan
  • Expectations
  • Fan Letter
  • Government Sugar Ad
  • Investment vs. Financial Planning
  • Market Timing
  • Merill Lynch Portfolio Training Program
  • Money Trap
  • Mulvaney Profit Run
  • Outliers Matter
  • Prison Endorsement
  • Risk Management Stops
  • Sitting
  • Stating the Obvious
  • Stick to Price
  • Macros and Hedge Funds in Crisis
  • Taxi Medallion Lead Example
  • Time Series Momentum Strategy
  • Too Late to Start?
  • Total Returns During Drawdown
  • Visualizing Portfolio Risk
  • You Are Here
  • Consistency and Discipline
  • Cutting Losses, Cutting Losses, Cutting Losses
  • Dennis Trading Card
  • Don't Depend on Hope
  • Worrying Is A Waste
  • Small People
  • Hite Trading Card
  • Larry Rules
  • The Way to Make Money
  • Don't Trust Your Own Opinion
  • Wall Street Never Changes
  • Loss Recovery
  • Losses Are Tuition
  • Precious Life
  • What Others Think
  • The Persistent River
  • Seykota Trading Card
  • Strapless Bra
  • Take Some Risk
  • Whats Your Level
  • Turtle Performance 1
  • Turtle Performance 2
  • Turtle Performance 3
  • Turtle Performance 4
  • Turtle Performance 5
  • Turtle Performance 6
  • Turtle Performance 7
  • Performance Data 1
  • Performance Data 2
  • Performance Data 3
  • Hardcore Background Articles
  • Testimonials
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Michael Covel's TurtleTrader Course

Trade like a Turtle with the exclusive course on the Turtle System.

  • Unlimited Lifetime Access to the Full Course and System
  • The Only Place to Find Michael Covel’s Comprehensive Turtle Trading System
  • Extensive Content Library on the Turtle Rules + Philosophy
  • Hours of Rare TurtleTrader Interview MP3s
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I want my training to work for you. If you follow my systems, put into practice what I teach and you don’t get a return on your investment at the end of a year, you have an option for a refund. That's a no risk education.

“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 Michael Covel’s book and skip that three-decade learning curve.”

Larry Hite, famed hedge fund manager who achieved a compounded annual rate of return greater than 30%.

Online Course
Michael Covel's TurtleTrader Course

Trade like a Turtle with the exclusive course on the Turtle System.

  • Unlimited Lifetime Access to the Full Course and System
  • The Only Place to Find Michael Covel’s Comprehensive Turtle Trading System
  • Extensive Content Library on the Turtle Rules + Philosophy
  • Hours of Rare TurtleTrader Interview MP3s
Get Access $2997 $2997