Dogfather wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 9:43 pm
...it seems that people there don't understand anything about odds at all, thinking exclusively as traders, and not about real chances...
You are way way off the mark there.....
You are maybe confusing traders that are more interested in volatility (closed positions), those looking for value (mainly open position). All types are on this forum and many use both approaches.
Most of the comments you have received have emphasised the importance of "price" (which in turn is an implied probability) as you were talking about a value system.
The main issue with the approach you described (lay fav if price < x) is the fact that it actually ignores "real chances" in specific races... i.e. you will get excellent fill rates when you have a -ve EV...
Anyhow, looking forward to your progress reports and hoping the penny will drop soon )