kelly criterion

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What does kelly criterion mean?

A formula used to determine the optimal size of a series of bets in order to maximize the logarithm of wealth.

Where does kelly criterion come from?

Described by J. L. Kelly, Jr, a researcher at Bell Labs, in 1956.

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