How do you sharps quailify a succesful year

[punchmaster]

I'm only in my 2nd year of capping and I decided from the getgo to focus on one sport (boxing) that runs year round as there seems to be some action somewhere in the world each weekend. I'm judging my performance based on what my bankroll is January 1st to what it is December 31st, it's the percentage gain I'm interested in for the year.

So what's a good or great year. Is 100% gain impressive, taking 20 to 40K, and then shooting for 40 to 80K the next year. Are the pros slamming 500% year gains? Any input/ thoughts appreciated.

[Tchocky]

Everyone has their own definition of success. My thoughts:

1. 10k to 20k a month - Great month!
2. 5k to 10k a month - Good month!
3. 3k to 5k a month - I'll take it.

[durito]

55% + ats

[punchmaster]

55% + ats

yea, ok, so what the heck does that mean?

[durito]

yea, ok, so what the heck does that mean?

Hitting 55% or more of your bets. I put in the ats to imply pointspread betting, as obviously winning %'s are different if you are playing money lines.

[Dark Horse]

Success is to do the research and find systems that will continue to produce winners throughout the years.

[pags11]

good year= 55%
great year= 60%
unbelievable year= 65%

[Odds-Hunter]

To each his own really. As long as a profit is being shown. I from my own personal perspective on sport investing do not pay much attention to my pick effiency as my number 1 priority. To me it has all about to due with your ROI.

So far this year thru 8 months starting from March - October. Jan and Feb on vacation. Ive managed to stake $371,145 with a return of $388,594. Thus profitting $17,449. Making my ROI 104,7% or +4,7%. To many bettors, gamblers, investors or what have you. 4% will sound like nothing. I ve seen on many forums where guys think they can make 20-30% of their stake. These are the same ones that you'll figure out soon enough are complete idiots playing with most likely monopoly monies.My personal goals are 1-10% ROI. Even at 1% Ytd i would have profitted $3,711.45 which is nothing to live off but positive none the less.

To also clarify.....when it comes to wagers being made of course i care about my pick rate when they apply to (ats) situations. But going back thru my excel sheets the last 8 months at least 50-60% of my action are on ML wagers. With Tennis(Atp/Wta) being more than 37% of my total year to date stake. Since it is played 11 months out of the year.

I suggest you keep very accurate and detailed records via some sort of microsoft spreadsheet or what have you. Also keep a keen eye on your ROI. Which can tell alot about how your profits or losses are really going.

Good luck on your future investments

[Sam Odom]

Things are different now sadly profiting 2k month was 'easy' just a yr ago.