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I turned 18 2 months ago. My family is middle class and I will be attending a mid tier school. 

But, I've managed to turn 2k into 50k over the last year using R for statistical analysis for short term options trades. My ultimate goal is to run a hedge fund but, because my circumstances aren't conducive to a career on wall street I'm facing an uphill battle.  So, as a have-not I am seeking advice from people on this website who have achieved success on "wall street". Any bit of advice or wisdom would mean the world to me. 

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> because my circumstances aren't conducive to a career on wall street I'm facing an uphill battle

wdym? you know it's possible to make it from a nontarget right?

 

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