YIELD – It is the simplest measure of investor efficiency. Means the percentage appreciation of invested funds. Calculation does not include initial capital. The resulting value is given in %.
YIELD calculation: (net profit or loss / total stake) x 100 = value in %.
ROI – Return On Investment. Indicated with respect to initial capital (main difference from the yield). It is a measure of how much your bankroll during a particular period changed. For example one week, month or year. The resulting value is given in %.
ROI calculation: (net profit or loss / starting bankroll) x 100 = value in %.
PROFITABILITY – Generally it is the ability to make money. This indicator is important for the long-term investment horizon. It counts on net profit and losses. The resulting value is given in %.
PROFITABILITY calculation = (profit / all losses) x 100 = value in %.
Common Misconceptions About Sports Betting Analytics
“Trust me, this system hits at 85% – I’ve back-tested it myself.” I cringe every time I hear statements like this. And I hear them a lot. During a recent sports analytics conference, a well-dressed gentleman approached me after my presentation. He pulled out his phone and proudly showed me a spreadsheet tracking his “foolproof” […]
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A question I get asked almost weekly: “What’s your best bet for this weekend?” It seems like a straightforward question, but after 20+ years in this industry, I’ve learned it’s the wrong one to ask. The far better question – one that few people consider – is: “Which betting approach best matches my personal risk […]
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I had an interesting conversation with a potential client last week. Successful guy, runs his own business, clearly intelligent. He’d been betting on sports for years and was proud of his “system” – betting against public favorites in big games. “The public is always wrong,” he insisted. “Fade the popular teams and you’ll make money.” […]
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