We've just had the "what would you do with $30m" thread. Obviously most of us don't have $30m otherwise we'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott. I'd say most quant driven investment strategies require industrial levels of cash to do and aren't really practical for the individual who isn't in the $30m bracket. So, what do you invest your meagre levels of wealth in? Do you attempt to use any quant style strategies?Personally I've got quite a high level of cash as I'm busy attempting to find a decent house to live in (currently I rent), but I also have quite a bit in various tracker funds (held via my pension) plus a bit of IUKD (the iShares high yield fund).

QuoteOriginally posted by: tomgeawe'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott.is there some reason we can't do both ?

QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperQuoteOriginally posted by: tomgeawe'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott.is there some reason we can't do both ?Personally I am allergic to chocolate. That's why I am here.

I think my posts might be even more incoherent than usual if I attempted to do both...

QuoteOriginally posted by: tomgeaWe've just had the "what would you do with $30m" thread. Obviously most of us don't have $30m otherwise we'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott....You don't need $30m for that. If you do, then you've got problems, dude, and just need to learn how to operate successfully with the opposite sex!Also, forget about supermodels. Who needs supermodels? There are plenty of attractive women that fancy a good chocolate licking--if you know how to operate!I personally know people with amazing amount of money who read and post on Wilmott. The two pleasures cannot be compared. They are like apples and oranges.

QuoteOriginally posted by: tomgea So, what do you invest your meagre levels of wealth in? Do you attempt to use any quant style strategies?Broad market ETFs (domestic and international), 1-3 year Treas. bonds (ETF). And the best tested most trusted quant strategy: buy and hold.

QuoteOriginally posted by: DJAveragePersonally I am allergic to chocolate. That's why I am here.you won't like this

QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperQuoteOriginally posted by: DJAveragePersonally I am allergic to chocolate. That's why I am here.you won't like thisNeither macho style nor a new ideaShaken, Not Stirred

QuoteOriginally posted by: tomgea We've just had the "what would you do with $30m" thread. Obviously most of us don't have $30m otherwise we'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott. I'd say most quant driven investment strategies require industrial levels of cash to do and aren't really practical for the individual who isn't in the $30m bracket. So, what do you invest your meagre levels of wealth in? Do you attempt to use any quant style strategies?Personally I've got quite a high level of cash as I'm busy attempting to find a decent house to live in (currently I rent), but I also have quite a bit in various tracker funds (held via my pension) plus a bit of IUKD (the iShares high yield fund).Why don't you try your hand at a little "stat arb?" In other words, do some pairs trading. You won't need lots of capital, and you might even make some $.

QuoteOriginally posted by: PaperCutQuoteOriginally posted by: tomgea Do you attempt to use any quant style strategies?Personally I've got quite a high level of cash as I'm busy attempting to find a decent house to live in (currently I rent), but I also have quite a bit in various tracker funds (held via my pension) plus a bit of IUKD (the iShares high yield fund).Why don't you try your hand at a little "stat arb?" In other words, do some pairs trading. You won't need lots of capital, and you might even make some $.Or lose all your $ as well...

QuoteOriginally posted by: tomgeaWe've just had the "what would you do with $30m" thread. Obviously most of us don't have $30m otherwise we'd all be off licking chocolate off the belly of our supermodel girlfriend and not posting on Wilmott. ...Yup, you don't get it. I nice chocholate licking with my girl, then a swim down at the beach, then posting a few on Wilmott, and then a nice glass of port. That's what I call a great day!

QuoteOriginally posted by: CactusManThere are plenty of attractive women that fancy a good chocolate licking--if you know how to operate! I personally know people with amazing amount of money who read and post on Wilmott.I bet supermodels who enjoy chocolate are also posting on wilmot right next to us.