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My guest today is Ralph Vince. Vince is by profession a computer programmer writing analytical programs for funds, large traders and professional gamblers. He is the author of five books on investing in his field of expertise, portfolio management and portfolio/trade optimization.

The topic is trading.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• Optimal bet sizes
• Whether Ed Thorp\'s work and the Kelly criteria had any effect on Vince\'s work
• The importance of knowing the optimal spot depending on your criteria
• Why maximizing profits can result in a large drawdown - and why you should be happy about that
• If diversification really does give you a free lunch
• The importance of learning the wrong approach

Jump in!

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