Report ID: #A83AA7B9
Date: 07 April 2026
Classification: Assessment Report
Trader Investigation
Report
UNDER REVIEW
This trader is currently under active investigation. Our team is gathering and verifying evidence. This report reflects the current state of the investigation.
| Name | Dr. Ken Long |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Status | Under Review |
| Investigation Date | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Profile Views | 9 |
| Description | Dr. Ken Long is a professional trader, educator, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who founded Tortoise Capital Management. His trading philosophy is rooted in descriptive statistics, systems thinking, and military-style discipline to manage risk in short- to intermediate-term markets. Core Trading Frameworks Ken Long is best known for his RLCO (Regression Line Cross Over) framework, which uses a "statistical lens" to identify high-probability setups. Key Indicators: RL10, RL30, RL90, RL270: Linear regression lines of various periods used to track price movement against the mean. The "River" and "Dragon": Visual bands (Bollinger-style) that help traders identify "flood plains" (extreme price moves) and "sideways quiet channels" (SQC). MACD Seasons: A categorization of market conditions (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) based on MACD behavior to determine the appropriate strategy. Mechanical Patterns: He teaches specific setups like Channeling, Overreaction, Triple Screen, 551W, Five-Day Down, and Wash Out. Risk Management & Psychology Long emphasizes "Standard Work" and a professional mindset to overcome fear and greed. The "Zero-State" Concept: A technique for achieving a neutral, unbiased perspective before entering a trade to minimize impulsive decisions. R-Multiple Thinking: Focuses on managing the initial risk (1R) and aiming for multiples of that risk in profit. Core and Turbo Positions: A strategy of blending longer-term "core" holdings with shorter-term "turbo" tactical trades to maximize efficiency. Educational Resources Tortoise Capital: His primary hub for workshops, seminars, and daily trading reports. YouTube (@KenLongTortoise): Features thousands of videos, including his "Daily Trading Plan" and "Sniper Trades of the Day". Collaboration: He has a long-standing association with the Van Tharp Institute and partners with platforms like AbleWayTech for system development courses. |
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