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Oct 13, 2023 • 21min

Ep. 1223: Reset with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Please enjoy my monologue Reset with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- 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/ 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!
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Oct 9, 2023 • 54min

Ep. 1222: Luke Shaefer Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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 Jump in! --- 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/ 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!
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Oct 6, 2023 • 31min

Ep. 1221: Bringing on the Attitude with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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. --- 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/ 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!
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Oct 2, 2023 • 42min

Ep. 1220: Kyle Dunn Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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 Jump in! --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 36min

Ep. 1219: Have a Good One Baby with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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. --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep. 1218: Salem Abraham Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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 Jump in! --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 36min

Ep. 1217: Bring on the Inspiration with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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. --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 18, 2023 • 44min

Ep. 1216: Marsten Parker Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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 Jump in! --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 15, 2023 • 48min

Ep. 1215: Boy Wonder with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Please enjoy my monologue Boy Wonder with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- 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/ 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!
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Sep 11, 2023 • 53min

Ep. 1214: Michael Gervais Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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 Jump in! --- 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/ 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!

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