A short-option strategy returns, per unit of capital staked, with probability 0.85, with probability 0.13 and with probability 0.02. (a) Compute , the Gaussian Kelly , and . (b) Find the exact Kelly fraction numerically and the growth rate per trade at and at . (c) What happens to a trader who bets the Gaussian Kelly fraction? Relate to Proposition 9.11.
M09 · Problem 12 ★★ Check
Kelly with a fat left tail
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