How much $ is needed to never have to work again?

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Also, what makes you think 12-15% is a reasonable return to expect? Just curious.

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That's just over 1% a month. Even in the low volatity environment of the last few years, I've been able to find enough trades to return 1% a month.

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So what is your trading style? Do you trade long/short? Fundy/TA? long term/short term?

Even a buy & hold index fund would have returned 12-15% over the last 3 to 4 years.