Michael Covel serves as president of Trend Following™, a privately owned research firm specializing in trend following. He is also a bestselling author, both domestically and internationally. His trend following books include the classic Trend Following (2017, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004; bestseller), The Little Book of Trading (2011), Trend Commandments (2011), and The Complete TurtleTrader (2009, 2007; bestseller). Covel's books have been translated into 10+ languages. His first film and directorial debut, a documentary, is Broke: The New American Dream.

Michael is also the voice behind Trend Following™ Radio. His podcast is the underground alternative hit that has ranked as high as number two on iTunes investing channel (with 7M+ listens and counting). Launched in 2012 there are now over 700 episodes coming into 2019.