The system can be scaled to 50-100 mil. Then liquidity issues will start happening. But it would be a really good problem to have
I am not even sure what it means to "trade my beliefs". I sell things that I consider overpriced and buy things that I consider cheap. My process (like any successful trader) is based on some rational analysis, not beliefs - in my case I do use some quant methods but also I leverage on flow information, various assessments of the macro situation and common sense. Quant analysis is a weapon - if it fits the battle, use it exclusively (e.g. have you seen discretionary HFT traders?), if it helps add it to your toolkit and if it does not fit avoid it. You do know that systematic pods in both firms are up on the year, unlike their discretionary counterparts?
October final, I can ask people for the November MtDs. The numbers are not stellar but they are positive.
Let's revisit in December, would be interesting to hear if you could get the numbers, thanks. Meanwhile, Stevie doesn't sound too excited: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/14/steve-cohen-sees-slowing-returns-possible-bear-market-ft.html
It had been previously said about many undiscovered desirable places on the globe. If you find a good one don't tell anyone. For the most part too late for that anymore but same could be said about an edge. Very few left undiscovered and once they are everyone wants a piece.