Category: Lessons from the wise

Investment lessons from Ed Thorp

Here I summarise the financial market lessons imparted by Ed Thorp in his book “A man for all markets”. My first three sections cover his views on investing, risk and market inefficiencies. My last two sections describe the hedge fund strategies Dr Thorp employed as well as his views on hedge funds in general.

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Life lessons from Ed Thorp

I summarise Dr Ed Thorp’s practical wisdom and valuable life lessons given in his book “A man for all markets”. The topics covered are those which I find particularly interesting as a Philosophical Investor. Dr Thorp often repeats and expands on the same ideas as they relate to various events of his colourful life.

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