Richard Dennis

An exploration of how to adapt the longer-term trend-following principles of Richard Dennis for shorter-term futures trading, with a focus on ES and NQ.

An exploration of the nature vs. nurture debate in trading through the lens of the Turtle experiment. We analyze the psychological traits required for systematic trading.

A deep explore the Turtle Trading system, assessing its viability in modern markets. We move beyond the legend to offer a practical analysis for today's traders.

A practical guide to building and implementing a mechanical trading system inspired by Richard Dennis, from rule definition to backtesting and execution.

A focus on the psychological aspects of the Turtle experiment, emphasizing the importance of discipline, patience, and emotional control in trading a mechanical system.

A detailed breakdown of the original Turtle trend-following rules and how to adapt them for contemporary markets, with examples using AAPL and SPY.

A comparison of the simple, rule-based approach of Richard Dennis with the complex, data-driven strategies of modern quantitative hedge funds.

An examination of the enduring legacy of Richard Dennis and the Turtle Traders, and how their principles continue to influence trend-following traders today.

A detailed analysis of the breakout strategy used by the Turtles, including the optimal lookback periods (N-days) for different market conditions.

Tracing the evolution of mechanical trading from the days of Richard Dennis and the Turtles to the present, highlighting key technological and methodological advancements.

A practical guide to applying the core principles of the Richard Dennis system to trading E-mini S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures.

A deep explore the risk management principles that were central to the Turtle's success, covering position sizing, stop-loss placement, and portfolio-level risk.

This article will focus on the psychological aspects of being a Turtle trader.