Jim Simons, RIP -- dead at age 86

The greatest quantitative trader in the history of markets.

 

In that area, yes. About 50-70 years ago, the evidence was not clear, and in fact MDs did commercials for cigarettes.

But since then, anybody who smokes, are basically playing Russian roulette.

And yes, i'd also say whomever plays actual Russian roulette are also idiots.

 

RIP Jim.

Now who's the next living legend we can look up to now?

 

Edward Thorpe (91 Yrs old currently). IMO have him above Simons.

 

The evidence is also clear with alcohol.

You're initial statement doesnt account for the fact that some things start off slow and fun but sometimes cant be ditched.

 

R.I.P

If he smoked and drank as heavily as previous commenters said, then he did good to make it to 86. My grandmother died at 56 from cancer due to smoking, my grandfather at 64.

 

Good Morning Q.E.D.,

Thanks for sharing.

Rest In Peace Mr. Jim Simons. You have always and forever inspire me to think!!

 

Idiots say it all the time about themselves.

 

Don't worry about Cramer, he's not on this year's list.

 

Hello hilmy83,

good question.