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imo, perhaps Expectancy (good or bad, positive or negative) is the end result of two major factors: Probability and Consistency. (Rather than the probability alone.) Edge is the main cause for these two critical effects: Probability and Consistency. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causality...

Does Kelly method practically work for trading? According to Lawrence McMillan (options guru, with applied mathematics background), "In reality, the Kelly System was designed only for use on terms that have only two results (win or lose, true or false, on or off, etc.). This works very well...

Sorry to say that would be some "edges" happily promoted by Prop firms, I guess!

So: What is an edge? :p http://elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=170510 Perhaps the probability and consistency of winning certainty (in both relative and incremental measures) that allows maximum possible betting for the best potental profit size!:D Probably every trader...

OK, a new title now is: Do you think "edge is hard to get" is why traders keep on trading? :p

Please: Name the most impressive ET trader and post an interesting/ informative thread (s)he once participated. Here is mine: harrytrader "Who is lying about Gann ? Wyckoff or Elder ?" http://elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38237

Yes, of course, Sir! :D

I think your question would be probably a very correct answer, imo. Many of us called traders basically are merely dream-builders! :D We build dreams, hence we keep on trading! :) http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=1223643&highlight=successful+trader#post1223643...

I don't think the option or tool would exists.

Very interesting indeed!

Thanks Guys!

Put it this way: Do you think IV>200 is possible at any time? http://elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107466&perpage=40&pagenumber=3

http://www.cluteinstitute-onlinejournals.com/PDFs/508.pdf "The current study investigates whether abnormal returns may be gained by purchasing a straddle position prior to a verdict or settlement announcement in a lawsuit. The basis for the hypothesis stems from behavioral finance—more...

What's the highest IV in the past? Do you know Why?

How do you know that for Events trading using straddles, is there any statistical support? How about major law suits in particular, I think it can be fairly High probability profitable.

I am a trader who wants to be hired for his spare time besides runnning his own trading systems. I think, obviously this idea should be better rewarding and much more challenging than merely posting on ET. I can help you repairing your trading system by adding some important components/...

What kind of systems they are, trend-following or else, time-frame, style, approach, etc.? Are they repairable by adding some important components/ sub-systems? Are they usable (tested) for other products such as futures, options, or currencies, ETFs, etc. besides stocks (Why use $50...

Thanks Johno!

That's possible, I think. Do you know whether usually an options broker will automatically take required action in order to avoid unlimted loss, just in case? Or the trader's loss is (legally?) limted to his account funds? If yes, that would be a good gambling way! Yes, this kind of...

Thanks!