The Trend Following Bible: How Professional Traders Compound Wealth and Manage Risk

“The Trend Following Bible” by Andrew Abraham is a comprehensive and motivational guide for traders who want to build consistent wealth through trend-following systems and strict risk management. Abraham lays out everything traders need to know — from trading psychology and position sizing to building a complete trading plan.

Trend following isn’t about predicting — it’s about reacting. Abraham teaches how professional traders capitalize on price trends, cut losses quickly, and let winners run, while maintaining strict control over risk. He emphasizes simplicity, discipline, and emotional control over complex indicators or predictions.

The book includes:

• A blueprint for creating your own mechanical or discretionary trend system
• Real-world insights from Abraham’s decades of experience
• Mental frameworks to help traders stay focused and objective
• How to survive drawdowns and stay consistent over the long haul
• Step-by-step tactics for compounding capital like the pros

This is not just a how-to book — it’s a mindset shift. If you’ve ever been caught in the cycle of system-hopping, overtrading, or emotional decision-making, this book will bring you back to what truly works in the markets.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of trend following and how it differs from prediction-based trading
• How to build your own trend system using simple rules
• The importance of risk per trade, drawdowns, and compounding
• The psychology behind successful traders and how to develop mental toughness
• How to manage your account like a business and avoid blowing up
• Tips from Abraham’s real trading journey — both wins and failures

💡 Key Benefits:

• Develops a repeatable, risk-managed trend system
• Helps traders overcome emotional trading and inconsistency
• Teaches money management strategies used by top funds
• Offers motivational and practical content — not just charts and setups
• Suitable for part-time, full-time, and systematic traders

👤 Who This Book Is For:

• Traders who want to follow trends, not fight the market
• Beginners and intermediates struggling with emotional trading
• Professionals looking to refine their risk management process
• Those who want to compound wealth consistently over time
• Readers of Turtle Trading, Michael Covel, or Van Tharp-style strategies

📚 Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Trend Following
• Why Trend Trading Works
• Building Your Trading Plan
• Money Management and Position Sizing
• Entries and Exits — Simple Systems
• Psychology of a Professional Trader
• Handling Losses, Drawdowns, and Streaks
• Managing Emotions and Trading Discipline
• The Business Side of Trading
• Case Studies and Personal Lessons
• Motivation and Staying the Course
• Final Thoughts and Continuing Growth