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Edward O. Thorp's FAQ

Overview

Applied mathematics and probability to gambling, arbitrage, and investing.

Style

Probability, arbitrage, position sizing, risk

Firm

Princeton/Newport Partners

Period

1932-

Edward O. Thorp

FAQ

Common beginner questions about applying this style.

Frequently asked questions

Should beginners copy Edward O. Thorp?

Not exactly. Learn the principles, then adapt them to your capital, time, knowledge, and risk capacity.

What is the most important lesson?

Without understanding probability, expected value, and position sizing, even a good strategy can fail from tail risk.

What is the main risk when applying it?

The biggest risk is understanding a principle as a slogan without a process, position sizing, and review points.