"Kelly criterion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Described by J. L. Kelly, Jr, a researcher at Bell Labs, in 1956. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Kelly criterion
  1. (probability theory) A formula used to determine the optimal size of a series of bets in order to maximize the logarithm of wealth. Wikipedia link: Kelly criterion Categories (topical): Probability theory Related terms: Kelly bet, Kelly strategy

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