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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.
Turtle Talk Podcast – Episode 008: Battle of the Trends, Pyramids, and Outlier Hunting
Turtle Talk
1 hour 45 minutes
5 days ago
Turtle Talk Podcast – Episode 008: Battle of the Trends, Pyramids, 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 ReviewTrend 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 NeedleGold, 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 GuideJerry 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://www.aussieturtles.com/battle-of-the-trend-following-indexes-september-2025
Classic Trend Index stats: https://classictrendindex.com
The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide (book): https://www.aussieturtles.com
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Turtle Talk
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.
