Best major for future trader

midwesterner
Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:10:01 +0000

Econ, finance or mathematics are all good backgrounds for commodities and options trading. Some other needed qualities are logic, quick decision-making ability, physical stamina and competitiveness. People who are great at playing logic games make very good traders.

When you’ve finished a couple of years of college, look into a summer position or internship to see if trading is really what you want. You won’t be put on the trading floor fresh out of college, unless you have some rich and generous relatives. There are a large number of low-level support jobs that can give you insight into the trading world, and introduce you to the right people who might back you for a trading position.