What is the Kelly criterion?
Kelly is mathematically optimal but practically dangerous at full size.
Formula
f* = (mean_return) / (variance). Full Kelly maximizes growth but with huge drawdowns.
Smartbull approach
Fractional Kelly (1/4) inside the sizing helper at /account/risk-tools.
See it in action:
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