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Owl Group Trading

Owl Group Trading

Education for the Serious Trader

Systematic approaches to Market, System, and Self — developed by Dr. Ken Long over 30+ years of research, teaching, and live trading.

Three Domains of Trading Mastery

Every decision sits at the intersection of Market, System, and Self.

Market

What is the market doing right now?

Read the environment through MACD Seasons, Risk Z, regime detection, and multi-timeframe structure. Know the weather before you step outside.

MACD Seasons Risk Z ADX Regime Critical State

System

What does my system say to do?

Implement validated, backtested approaches with precise entry, exit, and sizing rules. Every trade follows a plan that has been tested against history.

Setup/Signal/Entry Position Sizing CAR25 Expectancy

Self

Am I in the right state to trade?

Develop the psychological foundation through Zero State preparation, journaling, after-action reviews, and deliberate practice. The trader is the instrument.

Zero State PPEA Journaling Trading Plan

Why Dr. Ken Long

Three decades of research, teaching, and live trading — distilled into systematic methodology.

30+ Years of Live Trading

Dr. Long has been actively trading his own capital across equities, ETFs, and options since the early 1990s. Every system he teaches, he trades.

Army Service & Research

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (25 years active service) and Associate Professor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Department of Sustainment and Force Management. His approach to trading draws on military decision-making under uncertainty, systems thinking, and high-reliability organization (HRO) principles.

Published Researcher

Author of multiple books on systematic trading. His work on position sizing, expectancy, and the MACD Seasons framework has influenced a generation of systematic traders.

Active Teaching Community

Leads the Small Group Coaching program with live sessions multiple times per week. Students range from beginners to professional traders with decades of experience.


From Dr. Long

Short lessons on methodology, patterns, and the systematic approach to trading.

Daily Trading Plan from Tortoisecapital.net

Favorite Shorts Playlist

Consensual Assessment Technique (CAT)


Trader Stories

From the OGT community — in their own words.

"Before I found Ken, I felt overwhelmed and unsure if I could ever succeed at trading. Now I have a direction, a process, and a belief in myself. I'm not chasing trades — I'm building a practice, a future, and the freedom to live and trade on my own terms."
Trader ET — "From Frustration to Freedom"
"Trading used to feel like gambling — until I discovered Ken's systems. For the first time, I could define my edge, apply disciplined risk control, and make trading a repeatable craft. It's not about brilliance; it's about process. I now focus on making one good brick at a time, and that mindset has changed everything."
Trader BL — "From Chaos to Craftsmanship"
"The Tortoise community isn't just about charts — it's about personal development. I've never seen such genuine mutual respect, sharing, and deep learning. I feel safe asking questions, sharing insights, and learning from others without fear of judgment. It's rare and powerful."
Trader ET — "A Place to Belong and Grow"
"Before discovering Ken's work, I was lost in scattered tools and ideas. The Tortoise systems gave me a complete, adaptable framework that made trading purposeful and manageable. I now see personal transformation unfolding — powered by the belief that I can adapt, learn, and grow into a consistently successful trader."
Trader ET, Denmark — "A Framework I Can Trust"
"I've been burned by glossy trading programs before. What drew me to Ken was his honesty, transparency, and lack of hype. The live trade reviews, clear setups, and supportive community gave me confidence that trading is a craft — not magic — and it can be learned through hard work."
Owl Group student — "Credibility and Integrity in a World of Hype"
"Most courses I tried focused only on markets or systems. Ken's approach blends market insight, personal psychology, and system design into something I could believe in. The RLCO and MACD season tools have helped me protect capital and confidently ride the markets. I finally feel in control of my financial future."
Trader HT — "A System That Fits Me"

Our Offerings

Comprehensive education for every stage of the trader's journey, from Novice to Master.

Systematic Trading Strategies

Implement rule-based trading systems like the Supported Spring Crossing, Hybrid Frog, and 2R Battle Drill. Backtested, validated, and taught with full transparency.

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Workshops and Bootcamps

Demystify complex trading concepts through interactive sessions. Weekend workshops, quarterly bootcamps, and the flagship Swing/Day Trading courses.

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Mentorship and Coaching

Personalized guidance from Dr. Ken Long in a focused small-group environment. Weekly coaching sessions, live chart review, and structured accountability for dedicated students.

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Trading as a Craft

Trading is a complex skill requiring deliberate practice, systematic development, and psychological training.

The journey to mastery moves through four levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master. At the beginning, the trader experiences Market, System, and Self as disconnected. With each stage, these domains begin to overlap, ultimately becoming a seamless whole.

"Trade with the precision of a craftsman and the discipline of a monk."


Start with tomorrow's morning

Free commentary, Tuesday through Friday — see if Dr. Long's read matches yours.