frrol, have you experienced any conversations with hedge fund managers? This is to say you are assuming willful ignorance. I have if you are wondering. This one did it for 8 years, and had a 36% average/yr. A real alpha dog. Still trades in retirement. I never asked if he paid folks, but it happens. I figured as much as when he posted on IV, he never argued your conspiracy POV. Knowing what I know, it is not a matter of wanting to believe anything either way. This is why I've said condescension is an invite to be humbled.
36% over 8 yrs, is good money at that level of trading at his hedge fund isn't easy and he had loyal clients. I've not had contact with him for 5 years or so. Keep in mind he compounded gains over those 8 years. Very lucrative and stressful.
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