Adrian Rosebrock
Hi, I’m Adrian — a computer science PhD who decided that successfully selling an AI company wasn’t enough of a midlife crisis. So naturally, I’m now a quant trader attempting to turn Python code and probability theory into market-beating returns.
(My therapist calls it “an exercise in productive self-sabotage”)
Watch me turn $25K and Python code into either a hedge fund origin story...or a masterclass in optimizing dumpster fires.
Instead of following conventional wisdom and buying index funds, I’m attempting to beat the market with algorithms and $25,000 of my own money. Every trade, balance sheet, and questionable decision — documented in real-time with complete transparency.
"Truly, this is a train wreck of an idea. Have you considered taking up gardening instead?" — Warren Buffett (probably)
"I showed your trading strategy to my church prayer group. They've added you to the list." — My mom
Trading Performance Year-to-Date
| Starting Balance | $25,000 |
| Current Balance | $25,559.85 |
| % Change | 2.24% |
| # of Closed Trades | 12 |
| # of Open Positions | 5 |
| Win % | 41.57% |
| Average Gain | 6.04% |
| Average Loss | -3.28% |
| Win/Loss Ratio | 1.84 |
As of April 3, 2025, the S&P 500 is down 7.95%, while my fund is up 2.24%, resulting in an outperformance of 10.19%.
"Most of my clients want to retire early. This one wants to turn Python scripts into a hedge fund. I need a drink." — My financial advisor
