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The Kelly Criterion & Bet Sizing

Advanced Technical Analysis

The Kelly Criterion & Bet Sizing

Money management separates winners from gamblers. Master the mathematical approach to position sizing used by elite traders.

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4
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220 credits
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Advanced Technical Analysis
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The Kelly Criterion & Bet Sizing
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Level 1

Beginner

  1. Covered in this level

    You will study expected value, win rate, payoff ratio and the basic Kelly formula for the best fraction to risk.

  2. Suited to

    This level is for learners who are new to position sizing and want to understand the Kelly Criterion.

  3. What you will be able to apply

    After this level, you will be able to explain what the Kelly Criterion measures, compute it for a simple example, and see why over-betting is dangerous.

About this material

Discover how the world’s top traders, gamblers, and fund managers use the Kelly Criterion to size their bets for long-term compounding. This material explains the math and psychology behind optimal bet sizing and how to apply it to trading systems. Learn how to balance risk, reward, and probability to avoid blowing up while maximizing growth. You'll also explore fractional Kelly strategies, volatility weighting, and psychological factors affecting bet sizing. Perfect for traders who want to go beyond intuition and apply capital like pros.