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“Novice Traders trade 5 to 10 times too big. They are taking 5 to 10% risks on a trade they should be taking 1 to 2 percent risks.”

Quote by Bruce Kovner

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Bruce Kovner (born February 27, 1945) is a renowned American hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He founded Caxton Associates, one of the most successful macro hedge funds globally. Known for his exceptional trading skills in currency and bond markets, Kovner is considered one of the most influential figures in the modern hedge fund industry. His investment strategies and risk management approaches have been widely studied and emulated by subsequent generations of traders. more

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