What type of trader are you?

Posted on March 28, 2008
Tags: Day Trading |

I took the Van Tharp trading test. Here is the result, which I think is quite accurate. The main divergence from how I see myself is in terms of: “original mind” which I don’t think I’m strong at.

You are a Strategic Trader!
You probably live in a world of ideas and strategic planning. This is because you value intelligence, knowledge, and being competent. These are great qualities for a trader/investor. In fact, you have the three core qualities that are essential to being a great trader (i.e. you have the ability to see the big picture, new possibilities and connections between things. You make decisions based on logic and analysis and you are decisive, orderly and do things sequentially). You have an original mind and a great drive to implement your ideas and achieve your goals. Thus, if trading success is important to you, you’ll probably find a way to achieve it…

One of your Trading Strengths

Originality and drive; willingness to follow your ideas through to completion.

One of your Trading Challenges

Probably so logical that you don’t recognize when emotions are causing you to self-destruct.

Hat tip to the Trading Fraternity.

Comments

2 Responses to “What type of trader are you?”

Carlton on March 30th, 2008 1:16 am

Have you got a link to the test?
eyal on March 30th, 2008 6:05 am

Here it is: http://tharptradertest.com/default.aspx?question=1

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