Beat the Market: A Scientific Stock Market System
, subject: A quantitative stock-market system built around warrants and convertible hedging
David says publishing Beat the Market brought Thorp to Ralph Gerard’s and Warren Buffett’s attention; reader Jay Regan contacted Thorp and became his partner in Princeton-Newport Partners.
About the book
Published in 1967, the book moves Thorp's scientific edge-seeking from casinos to markets, explaining how paired positions in common stock, warrants, and convertibles can limit directional exposure while pursuing mispricing.
Why read it
Best if you want David’s account of how publishing Beat the Market brought Thorp to Ralph Gerard’s and Warren Buffett’s attention, and how Jay Regan contacted him and became his partner in founding Princeton-Newport Partners.
Key themes
- Publication brought attention
- A reader became a partner
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 2 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Ed Thorp (My personal blueprint) — David explains that publishing Beat the Market unexpectedly brought Thorp to Ralph Gerard's and then Warren Buffett's attention.
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