Venture Lab

Module 3

Monte Carlo Lab

One simulated fund tells you almost nothing. Run the same fund strategy thousands of times and the real distribution of outcomes emerges.

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Set your parameters and run the simulation to see the distribution of possible fund outcomes.

Why This Matters

A single fund outcome is one draw from a wide distribution. Monte Carlo simulation reveals the full range of what 'the same strategy' can actually produce — including the unlucky and the extremely lucky scenarios.

Common Misconception

A skilled investor can predict which fund outcome they'll get. In truth, even identical strategies produce wildly different results purely from variance in a power-law world.

Key Takeaway

Judge a strategy by its distribution, not by any single simulated (or real) outcome.