Day Trading and Leverage - The Kelly Criterion

This weeks podcast discusses some of the lessons that can be taken from the world of gambling that might help a trader with sizing their trades.  We discuss what returns a trader might reasonably expect from the market. We look at the Kelly criterion (also known as the Kelly system or Kelly formula), to see if it can provide any insights to investors.Patricks' Books:Statistics for Traders:  https://amzn.to/3eerLA0​Financial Derivatives:  https://amzn.to/3kwsPSr​Corporate Finance:  https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC​ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleO...​Website: www.onfinance.org Twitter:https://twitter.com/PatrickEBoyle​Books:Ed Thorpe: https://amzn.to/3hG5gW4​Fortunes Formula: https://amzn.to/2YZAr7N​ When Genius Failed: https://amzn.to/3jhsUIW​Patrick on coffeezilla discussing these topics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfP4r...​Support the show

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This podcast is all about quantitative finance and financial history. Subscribe to hear about financial markets, derivatives, and how investors use quantitative tools from statistics and corporate finance theory. Included are interviews with some of the most interesting thinkers in finance. Occasional longer form financial documentaries, open up fascinating elements of financial markets history. Patrick Boyle is a quantitative hedge fund manager, a university professor, and a former investment banker. To contact Patrick visit http://onfinance.org Find Patrick on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatrickBoyleOnFinance DISCLAIMER:This podcast is not affiliated with any financial institution. The information provided is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Those seeking investment advice should seek out a registered professional in their home jurisdiction and confirm their credentials on your national regulator's website. Patrick Boyle is not responsible for any investment actions taken by viewers and his content should not be used as a basis for investment or other financial decisions.