2026-01-16 01:23:19

Most people chase celebrity investors, but the real story lies elsewhere—in those who actually moved markets.

Look at the track record. Michael Marcus crushed it with ~120% CAGR over a decade. Richard Dennis matched that feat across nearly two decades. Bruce Kovner wasn't far behind at ~87% CAGR, while Ed Seykota sustained ~60% returns for over 30 years—consistency that speaks volumes.

Then there's Peter L. Brandt, consistently delivering 40%+ annual gains.

What separates these traders from the noise? It's not luck or hype cycles. It's systematic discipline, deep market understanding, and the ability to execute when it matters. Their decades-long performance proves one thing: sustained market dominance isn't built on speculation—it's built on edge.

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TokenDustCollector

· 6h ago

Really, those who truly make money never become top trending; they are quietly enjoying the gains.

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SandwichTrader

· 6h ago

The true winners are the silent ones. One by one, default profile avatars are quietly eating gains, while we are here chasing celebrity fund managers haha --- Being able to maintain a 60% return over 30 years is what truly makes someone a master. In terms of sustainability, it outperforms those internet celebrities who double their money in a year and then go to zero --- Systematic discipline sounds simple but is difficult to implement. 99% of people fail at just two words: execution --- Brandt is underrated. Honestly, compared to those institutions riding the hype, his 40% steady growth is the real king --- Following celebrity investors is just psychological comfort. This article points out the core—boundaries are everything --- Everyone understands the principle, but how many can stick to it for 30 years without breaking down?

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NotFinancialAdviser

· 6h ago

Honestly, these veterans' track records are truly impressive. A stable 60% return over 30 years? That's not something that can be explained by luck.

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TokenSleuth

· 6h ago

Honestly, the track record of these veteran traders is truly impressive, but with a 120% CAGR... it feels increasingly difficult to replicate nowadays. --- Ed Seykota's 30-year 60% stable returns are much more reliable than those internet celebrities who double their money in three months. The question is, how many people can hold on for that long? --- Systematic discipline sounds simple, but in practice, very few can stick to it for a month. --- The problem is, this article didn't say how they achieved it. Just showing off the data isn't enough; what about the details? --- Brandt's 40% is also okay, not too outrageous, and actually feels more realistic. --- Chasing celebrity investors is indeed foolish, but can we really learn the secrets of these veteran traders?

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