Episode 003: “High Octane Classic Trend with Moritz Seibert”
Episode 003: Featuring Special Guest Moritz Seibert – “Outliers, Drawdowns, and the Edge of Classic Trend” In Episode 003 of Turtle Talk, Rich, Adam, and Jerry are joined by trend tactician Moritz Seibert for a wide-ranging, no-filter discussion on navigating drawdowns, unleashing outliers, and staying true to the classic trend code. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHmK1uqRgcE In this episode Rich Brennan, Adam Havryliv, and trend-following legend Jerry Parker are joined by a powerhouse guest: Moritz Seibert — co-founder of Twoquants and CEO of Takahē Capital — for a deep, candid, and refreshingly real dive into the sharp end of classic trend following. ✅ April’s Shakeout — What hit the Classic Trend Index, and why short-term pain is the price of long-term edge✅ Markets in Focus — Cocoa, JGBs, Gold, EUR/USD, and the S&P 500: trend trades, whipsaws, and holding through chaos✅ Volatility Targeting vs Outlier Hunting — Why dynamic sizing might be capping the very returns you’re chasing✅ The Launch of Takahē’s High-Vol Fund — Moritz shares why he’s going all-in on raw, classic trend✅ Drawdown Myths Debunked — The truth about compounding, closed equity, and using house money to swing for outliers✅ Turtle Tidbits — Jerry slams the “down 50%, need 100%” cliché with pure trend logic 🎙️ This is a must-listen for traders, allocators, and purists alike — anyone who believes in rules, resilience, and the power of process. Got Questions?Send them in and you might feature in next month’s Shell Mail🔗 Submit your questions here 🔎 Mentioned in this episode: Battle of the Trend Following Indexes: https://www.aussieturtles.com/battle-of-the-trend-following-indexes-april-2025/ Rising Stars and Trend Titans: https://atstradingsolutions.com/rising-stars-and-trend-titans-april-2025/ 📡 Subscribe, rate, and share Turtle Talk — the podcast for those who thrive through uncertainty and live by the rules of robust trend. 🔥 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!
Episode 002: “Riding the Storm with Salem Abraham”
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctR-Po2cOeE 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. Got Questions?Send them in, and we’ll try to feature them on the next episode!🔗 Submit your questions here Reports Mentioned in This Episode:1️⃣ Battle of the Trend Following Indexes: March 2025 🎙️ 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! 🔜 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! 🔥
