SERIOUS ANSWER !
Fortunately ( or pehaps unfortunately ) trading don't require high IQ.
trading don't require
complex mathematical Euler formula, Curvilinear equation, Navier Stokes Equation ....
You just need to know 4 mathematical calculations + - * / only !!!
You don't need to know complex quantum theory.
You don't need to know how to design space ship to go to Mars.
you don't need to know how to clone living things.
You don't need to know how to grow human tissues, cure cancer ...
You don't need phd in financial economic things.
etc etc etc
bottom line is trading is very simple ie high IQ will be a hindrance rather than an useful quality.
BUT it is very difficult due to mind related problems like mental block, mental barrier, mind control problem, unable to center mind .... ).
aLL valid points; but, like being tall is not absolute necessary to be a good basketball player; it surely helps; and too short will not help.
so who do you want to be close with?
Who do you want to be ?
HIGH IQ trader (and most likely unsuccessful trader )
or
Highly successful trader
