The Complete TurtleTrader: How 23 Novice Investors Michael W. Covel Nonfiction Finance Book

Discover a compelling, true-life investment saga with The Complete TurtleTrader: How 23 Novice Investors — a paperback edition perfect for readers curious about markets, trend following, and reproducible trading systems. This book is ideal for parents introducing teens to finance, teachers building a classroom economics library, gift buyers seeking a smart present, or anyone who wants a readable, authoritative account of one of trading’s most fascinating experiments.

Product details: Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Paperback • ISBN: 9780061241710

In this accessible paperback, bestselling author Michael W. Covel tells the full story of the “Turtles” — 23 ordinary people recruited and trained to trade like pros. Drawing on first-ever on-the-record interviews with individual Turtles, Covel reconstructs how legendary trader Richard Dennis conducted his experiment: selecting students, teaching a clearly defined trading system, and testing whether a rules-based approach could be taught and reproduced. The narrative blends human drama with practical market insights, making it both an engaging read and a learning tool for aspiring traders.

What you’ll find inside

• True interviews and firsthand accounts: Covel includes exclusive conversations with the original Turtles, following their successes, setbacks, and long-term careers — including several who grew into top hedge fund managers.
• Complete breakdown of the Turtle system: The book lays out the rules, risk management methods, and trend following techniques the Turtles used, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking an introduction to systematic trading.
• Proven, reproducible approach: Beyond storytelling, the book demonstrates how the Turtle methodology was passed to a second generation, showing that discipline and a rules-based strategy can outperform intuition alone.

Benefits & practical uses

• Great primer on trend following and systematic trading for beginners and intermediate investors.
• Engaging narrative that blends biography, business experiment, and market education — ideal for bedtime reading or book clubs.
• Valuable reference for teachers and finance educators building a library of practical investing case studies.
• Thoughtful gift for aspiring traders, finance students, or fans of financial history and bestselling author Michael W. Covel.

About the author: Michael W. Covel is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of TurtleTrader.com and TrendFollowing.com, trusted online resources for trend following and modern trading theory. His experience as managing editor of TurtleTrader.com and his clear, narrative style give the book both credibility and readability — respected by investors and students alike.

Whether you’re buying a paperback edition to learn the mechanics of a time-tested trading system or giving a thoughtful gift to a curious reader, The Complete TurtleTrader: How 23 Novice Investors stands out as a timeless, practical, and entertaining read. It’s a perfect addition to home libraries, classrooms, or the hands of anyone interested in how discipline and rule-based strategies can reshape financial success.