Trader Myers-Briggs Personality Type

[malaka56]

If I had to guess, I would guess most "profitable" traders would be SJ guardians, just because I believe they would be most likely to pursue MBAs at prestigious institutions and go the traditional Wall St route. Some NTs thrive in settings like that, but as we all know, academics and Wall St careers are not exclusively merit based, as one could argue retail trading from home is: either you win or loose. I guess defining "profitable trader" is more complex than whether they make money or not, although it can be that simple... It would help to define the setting, consistency, and other variables to get a good picture.

I think a lot of the ideas promoted about trading psychology and what it takes to be a non-emotional trader might be reflected in how people taking the test want to see themselves as traders, and almost hands-down, the INTJ profile is a perfect match for the "ideal trader" personality type. Of course, ET isnt a cross section of the general population either, as the INTJ types I know, spend ample time researching and learning on forums. I'm quite surprised by the NF's, especially the *NFP types on here. They like money just like anyone, but I have a hard time imagining them forming a systematic and stringent trading plan/system without the structure imposed by a workplace or institution. Just my not so humble opinions..

 

[GRX]

INTJ

Same as it was 10 years ago! (Some things never change )

Entrepreneur

Have been attracted to business since conception and trading shortly thereafter.

 

[Guildenstern]

INTP. I'm screwed.

 

[TorontoTrader2]

ESTP here.

 

[steveosborne]

I think I'm the only one here to be INFP, which might make sense.
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<b>INFP favored careers:</b>
poet, painter, freelance artist, musician, writer, art therapist, teacher (art, music, drama), songwriter, art historian, library assistant, composer, work in the perfoming arts, art curator, playwrite, bookseller, cartoonist, video editor, photographer, philosopher, record store owner, digital artist, cinematographer, costume designer, film producer, philosophy professor, librarian, music therapist, enviromentalist, movie director, activist, bookstore owner, filmmaker

<b>INFP disfavored careers:</b>
business professional, manager, executive, administrator, business owner, supervisor, office manager, business analyst, financial analyst, public relations manager, ceo, executive assistant, judge, event coordinator, lawyer, office worker
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[abaker]

intp

 

[trading1]

INTJ. I believe INTJ is an ideal type for trading. I am very N. Though, more 'S' would be a real advantage, it would mean more through attention to anal details.

Do INTPs find it hard to bring themselves into a final decision? I find the 'J' side is imperative.

I believe compared to other disciplines, that trading is really NT orientated.

 

[Cheese]

This stuff is interesting. But 'trading for a living' says it all.

The market is the one place you can enter where you no longer have to do anything for a living. Yet that is what it seems all independent traders want .. a living.

You can do your own research, study, trading model assembly and self training to engineer and take a fortune from the market (eg index futures intraday but essentially all commodity and stock markets). And from accuracy in trading you can amass money cumulatively.

The big picture player who as a problem solver masters the puzzle of the market will solve micro detail aspects for accurate trading but does not waste time on the many irrelevant side issues and considerations. And remember when you bump up against liquidity difficulties when your position sizing gets so big in a market you can add another market.

Now, why would any players want to jack away, on 'living', most or all of what they manage to gain just to keep themselves small time on a remorseless treadmill. This keeps them from getting where they should want to go as quickly as possible.

 

[InvestorTerry]

INTJ

 

[Neoxx]

INFJ.

Should have guessed.