What are the secrets to beating the hedge funds for a regular guy? This is a very difficult thing to do for an average person who doesn't have expensive algorithms and insider knowledge to use when that's what he has to go against. Follow the money and you can be successful. Don't try to beat them, join them. Also, don't get greedy. Take your profits and get out. Yes, you have to have a pretty big account to have enough to make a living off it. It's not a get rich quick scheme for the OVERWHELMING majority. Are there any serious traders in here or is this just a gambling forum?