Episode 008: The Myth of Pyramids and The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide
In Episode 008 of Turtle Talk, Rich, Adam, and Jerry are back behind the mics for another no-guest roundtable, this time dissecting the dynamics shaping modern trend following. From September’s powerful rebound in the trend indexes to the hidden fragility beneath market calm, the trio explore how compression, diversification, and design discipline define real robustness.
The conversation builds toward the release of The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide, as Jerry turns interviewer to uncover how philosophy, process, and practice come together in the pursuit of outliers.
This month’s Turtle Talk stays sharp and streamlined — Rich, Adam, and Jerry return for another no-guest roundtable exploring the forces shaping systematic trend following. From market compression to structural fragility, from diversification to the myth of pyramiding, the trio dig into what really defines robustness and survival in modern trend portfolios. Alongside September’s strong trend index rebound and standout markets, they break down why discipline, patience, and process still trump prediction.
In this episode:
📊 Battle of the Indexes – September’s big rebound in classic trend: what’s driving it, and can it last?
📉 Compression & Fragility – why calm markets hide risk, and how resilience is built before volatility strikes.
📈 Long & Short Balance – Jerry on trading both sides and keeping portfolios anti-fragile.
🏗️ The Myth of Pyramids – setting the record straight on the original Turtle rules and why spacing isn’t pyramiding.
📘 Spotlight: The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide – Jerry interviews Rich and Adam about the new book, mindset, and the philosophy behind Outlier Hunting.
💬 Shell Mail – audience questions on volatility targeting, mandate mixing, and building truly robust systems.
🎙️ Expect sharp insights, honest debate, and timeless lessons as the Aussie Turtles and Jerry strip trend following back to its core: structure, discipline, and survival.
📚 Now Available:
The Aussie Turtles Trend Following Guide — our flagship book of philosophy, process, and practice.
🔗 https://www.aussieturtles.com/episode-007-fractals-expectancy-and-survival-2/
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