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Turtle Talk : Episode 004

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From Lab Coat to Trend Charts: Dr. Kevin Maki

In Episode 004 of Turtle Talk, Rich, Adam and Jerry are joined by evidence-based investor Dr. Kevin Maki for a sharp, data-driven conversation on trend following from the investor’s seat. They dive into drawdowns, model robustness, and the overlooked edge of momentum quality — all through the lens of disciplined, statistical thinking.

It’s smart, unscripted, and packed with real-world trend insight.

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Want the theoretical foundation for why trend following works?

The Fractals of Finance: Determinism, Adaptation and the Geometry of Markets bridges complexity science with practical trading implementation. With a foreword by Jerry Parker, original Turtle Trader.

Available now on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

Want a practical field manual for trading trends and capturing outliers?

The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide: A Field Manual for Hunting Outliers adapts the timeless principles of the original Turtle traders into a systematic, rules-based approach for modern markets. Co-authored with Adam Havryliv.

Available now on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

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