HFT is gambling. There are probably more profitable positions in gambling e.g. i... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

pkolaczk on Dec 3, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why C++ is back

HFT is gambling. There are probably more profitable positions in gambling e.g. in Russia :)

swah on Dec 3, 2012 [–]

But he's got a salary...

pkolaczk on Dec 3, 2012 | [–]

I guess there are lots of people who get a regular salary from running casinos or producing gambling-machines, too.

swah on Dec 4, 2012 | | [–]

I mean't that working in the casino isn't gambling.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact