Turtle Talk
Turtle Talk
Podcast Description
Welcome to “Turtle Talk”, where timeless trend-following meets market outliers. Join our hosts Adam and Rich including the renowned original Turtle Trader Jerry Parker as we explore core principles, current debates, and expert insights to help traders navigate financial markets.
Tune in for in-depth discussions and practical advice on trend following and Outlier Hunting.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on core principles of trend-following, market outliers, and practical trading advice. Episodes cover specific themes such as data-driven investment strategies, overcoming drawdowns, and analyzing market momentum with episodes featuring discussion topics like 'From Lab Coat to Trend Charts' and 'Outliers, Drawdowns, and the Edge of Classic Trend.'
Welcome to “Turtle Talk”, where timeless trend-following meets market outliers. Join our hosts Adam and Rich including the renowned original Turtle Trader Jerry Parker as we explore core principles, current debates, and expert insights to help traders navigate financial markets.
Tune in for in-depth discussions and practical advice on trend following and Outlier Hunting.
Join Rich Brennan, Adam Havryliv, and Jerry Parker for another deep dive into the world of systematic trend following. No guests this month – just the three of us exploring markets, myth-busting, and celebrating the launch of our new book The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide.
In this episode:
📊 Battle of the Trend Following Indexes – September 2025 Review
Trend followers surge back to strength as Classic Trend Index posts another standout month. We unpack what’s driving performance across the CTA landscape.
📈 What’s Moved the Needle
Gold, Silver, and Platinum shake up the metals space while U.S. equities continue their relentless climb. Jerry shares how short-side stock trends and broad diversification keep portfolios robust.
🔍 MythBusters – Did the Turtles Pyramid?
Jerry sets the record straight on one of the most persistent Turtle myths, explaining why spacing isn’t pyramiding and how disciplined risk sizing separates longevity from luck.
💡 Feature Spotlight – The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide
Jerry flips the script and interviews Rich and Adam about their new book, the philosophy behind Outlier Hunting, and why mindset comes before mechanics in systematic trading.
💬 Shell Mail (Q&A)
Listener questions on volatility targeting, fragility in trends, and how to think about robustness when markets compress.
🌐 Episode Resources:
Battle of the Trend Following Indexes – September 2025: https://classictrendindex.com
The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide (book): https://www.aussieturtles.com
📩 Send your questions for the next episode: https://www.aussieturtles.com/contact
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