Jane Street

Interview Question

Quantitative Trader Interview
Jane Street

You are offered a game where you flip a fair coin. Each time it comes up heads, you win $1 and can choose to continue playing or stop. Each time it comes up tails, you lose $1. When is the optimal time to stop?

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