The Complete Turtle Trader Paperback – Michael W. Covel | Learn the Legendary Trading System

Master the Proven Trading Strategy That Transformed Ordinary People Into Wall Street Legends

About the Book

The Complete Turtle Trader takes you inside one of the most fascinating experiments in financial history. In the 1980s, legendary commodities traders Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt made a bet: could trading be taught, or was it an innate skill? They recruited everyday people with no trading experience, trained them for just two weeks using a systematic trend-following method, and turned them loose with millions of dollars. The results were extraordinary. This book reveals the complete story, the actual trading rules, and the psychological principles that made the Turtles wildly successful—and shows how you can apply these strategies today.

From the Back Cover

“The Turtle experiment proved that anyone with discipline and the right system can master the markets. Michael W. Covel delivers the complete, untold story with clarity and insight that will change how you think about trading forever.”

About the Author

Michael W. Covel is a bestselling author, filmmaker, and trading educator recognized worldwide as an expert on trend following strategies. With decades of research into systematic trading methods and behavioral finance, Covel has interviewed hundreds of successful traders and distilled their wisdom into actionable insights. His work has been featured in major financial publications, and he’s dedicated his career to demystifying successful trading for everyday investors.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for aspiring traders seeking a proven, systematic approach to the markets, experienced investors looking to refine their strategy with time-tested principles, and anyone fascinated by the psychology of success and discipline in high-stakes environments. Whether you’re brand new to trading or a seasoned professional, the Turtle Trading rules offer invaluable lessons in risk management, emotional control, and consistent profitability that transcend market conditions and timeframes.

What You’ll Learn From This Book

Readers will discover the exact rules and strategies the original Turtle Traders used to generate millions, understand how to develop the mental discipline required for successful trend following, learn powerful risk management techniques that protect capital while maximizing gains, and gain insights into why most traders fail and how to avoid common psychological pitfalls. You’ll walk away with a complete framework for approaching markets systematically rather than emotionally—a skill that separates consistent winners from everyone else.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Turtle Trading system explained in this book?
The Turtle Trading system is a trend-following strategy based on breakout rules, position sizing, and strict risk management. The book reveals the complete methodology that transformed novice traders into millionaires by following mechanical rules rather than gut instincts.

Is The Complete Turtle Trader suitable for beginner traders?
Absolutely. Michael W. Covel breaks down complex trading concepts into clear, understandable lessons. Even if you’ve never traded before, you’ll grasp the fundamental principles that drive successful systematic trading and learn how discipline matters more than market prediction.

Can I still use Turtle Trading strategies in today’s markets?
Yes. The trend-following principles taught by the Turtles remain effective across all market conditions and timeframes. While markets evolve, human psychology and price trends continue to create opportunities for disciplined traders using systematic approaches.

How is this book different from other trading books?
Unlike theoretical trading books, this tells the real story backed by actual results and interviews with the original Turtle Traders. You get both the complete system and the behind-the-scenes human drama, making it both educational and incredibly engaging to read.

What makes Michael W. Covel qualified to write about Turtle Trading?
Covel spent years researching and interviewing the actual Turtle Traders, compiling firsthand accounts and verified trading records. His expertise in trend following and systematic trading, combined with his investigative approach, makes this the definitive account of the Turtle experiment and its lessons.

Ready to transform your trading approach? Order The Complete Turtle Trader today and discover the proven system that turned ordinary people into trading legends.