This book details the "Turtle Trader" experiment, where Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt trained novice traders using a systematic approach, proving that successful trading is a learnable skill, not solely innate talent. The text explores the experiment's methodology, the diverse backgrounds of the "Turtles," their individual successes and failures, and the long-term impacts on their careers. It also examines the later controversies surrounding the dissemination of Dennis's trading rules and the varying degrees of success achieved by the Turtles after the program's conclusion. The author further explores the enduring relevance of the Turtles' strategies, citing examples of second-generation traders who built successful careers using similar principles. Finally, the book contrasts the Turtles' systematic approach with fundamental analysis, highlighting its strengths and limitations.
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