Welcome to Aussie Turtles®
Where the Turtle Story Continues Down Under
Step into the world of the Aussie Turtles, where the legendary principles of Turtle Trading are reimagined with an Australian twist. Inspired by the 1983 experiment that transformed novices into expert traders, we bring the spirit of disciplined trend-following into today’s dynamic markets. Join us as we blend tradition with innovation, creating a space for traders who seek a proven path to success.
The Turtle Story
The Eternal Debate: Skill vs. Talent
in Trading
In the early ’80s, trading legends Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt asked: Can trading be taught, or is it an innate skill? To answer, they launched the famous Turtle Experiment, turning novices into high-performing traders and proving that with discipline, anyone could master the art.
Not Fiction, but Fact!
This wasn’t a movie plot; it was real. The Turtle experiment transformed ordinary individuals into the stars of global finance, their successes echoing through decades of trend-following tradition.
The Legacy Lives On
Although the experiment ended in 1988, the Turtle legacy continues. The principles of systematic trading live on with traders worldwide, including the Aussie Turtles, who are bringing these time-tested techniques to a new generation.
The Legacy Continues
Turtle Talk
Turtle Tidbits
Turtle Tidbits is where we share sharp insights and deep dives into our favourite topic: diversified systematic trend following. From risk management to system diversification, our articles explore the principles and practices that guide our trading approach. Whether it’s unpacking the flaws in traditional risk metrics or offering practical tips from the trenches, Turtle Tidbits gives you a clear view into how we think, trade, and refine our edge.
Savouring the Trend
Savouring the Trend is a periodic publication where we sit down with some of the most interesting minds in systematic trading—over a long lunch and a good bottle of wine. Inspired by Lunch with the FT, each edition captures a relaxed, in-depth conversation that goes beyond performance metrics and dives into process, philosophy, and the personal stories behind the systems.
ClassicTrendIndex.com
Our philosophy is simple: the classic approach remains the best. By staying true to the unfiltered, disciplined method of trend-following, we deliver a pure, time-tested strategy that prioritizes opportunity over moderation, pushing boundaries to capture market outliers. Where other indices have become ‘fat and lazy,’ ClassicTrendIndex.com is lean, targeted, and ready to perform.
We include our feature report, “Battle of the Trend Following Indexes” where we monitor the performance of ClassicTrend against other recognised Trend Following Indexes.
Events
Trading doesn’t have to be a lonely pursuit. Our events bring traders together to learn, network, and celebrate the thrill of trend-following. Join us at top venues or connect online from live trading sessions to casual meetups, our events offer wisdom, camaraderie, and the perfect opportunity to deepen your trading insights.
Turtle Tracks
Aussie Turtles® publications capture the philosophy, process, and stories of outlier hunting. This is where we share our official field manuals, playbooks, and reflections — a growing collection of works designed for traders, investors, and anyone fascinated by the art of trend following.
Toolbox
The Turtle Toolbox is your gateway to mastering the art of trend following. Curated by the Aussie Turtles, it offers a comprehensive collection of resources designed to deepen your understanding of systematic trading. Whether you’re a newcomer eager to learn or a seasoned trader aiming to refine your strategies, the Toolbox provides access to time-tested wisdom, essential strategies, and influential literature that have shaped generations of trend traders.
Message from the Founders
