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Kelly Criterion
CitadelJane Street
You can repeatedly make an even-money bet (win or lose the amount staked) that you win with probability 60%. What fraction of your bankroll should you bet each time to maximize long-run growth?
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Maximize expected log-wealth.
For even money, f* = 2p − 1.
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