Episode 002: "Riding the Storm with Salem Abraham"
In Episode 002 of Turtle Talk, Rich, Adam, and Jerry are joined by trend-following legend Salem Abraham for a no-holds-barred conversation about thriving in turbulent markets. They break down the latest trend-following index battle, tackle myths about crisis alpha, swap real-world war stories from volatile trades, and show why embracing uncertainty—not fighting it—is at the heart of true trend following. It’s raw, real, and pure trend DNA.
Turtle Talk Episode 002: Riding the Storm with Salem Abraham
In this month’s episode of Turtle Talk, Rich Brennan, Adam Havryliv, and trend-following legend Jerry Parker are joined by a very special guest — the one and only Salem Abraham — for a wide-ranging, candid, and often hilarious dive into the timeless world of trend following.
✅ How the Classic Trend Following approach holds up in messy, volatile markets — and why it’s built for chaos, not calm.
✅ Battle of the Trend Following Indexes: March 2025 results — and why pure trend followers continue to show strength in adversity.
✅ Gold, Copper, and Commodities — Salem and Jerry break down real-world lessons from this year’s wild price action.
✅ MythBusters: The truth about “Crisis Alpha” — and why trend followers should stick to process over promises.
✅ Shell Mail Q&A — listener questions on robust system design, risk concentration, pyramiding trades, and more.
🎙️ It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes in letting profits run, cutting losses short, and thriving through uncertainty.
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Reports Mentioned in This Episode:
1️⃣ Battle of the Trend Following Indexes: March 2025
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🔜 Next Month: We’re thrilled to welcome Moritz Seibert to Turtle Talk — get your questions in early for another packed episode!
🔥 May the trend be with you! 🔥
🎙️ Turtle Talk is here to equip traders and enthusiasts with the tools to succeed in the ever-evolving world of trend following. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast!
🔥 May the trend be with you! 🔥
