67yo/trading since 1978, commissions back then were $150 for 100 shares of IBM and one contract of corn $125...
I am 55 years old. None of the responses in the poll is accurate for me. Reminds of when I applied for a library card when I was 17 years old. There were only two options to check on the form: ____ Under 17 ____ 18 and over The library lady became very upset when I refused to check either box
51% or the majority of voters are 55+, i.e., the over the hill gang. Perhaps OP can add a few more categories, like 65+, 75+ and 90+. And I love to meet the one and only under 18 trader.
At what age can you still afford to lose all your money? The question should be are you trading for a living. I retired/quit working at 55 and have been trading to fund my lifestyle since then. I cannot afford to blow up my account!! If I had retired with a decent pension then trading could be a hobby, so if I failed I could still maintain my lifestyle. I can afford to have a losing year or two. I cannot afford to lose all my capital.
Not surprising the board consists largely of geriatrics. The modal active ET member is a retiree with time on their hands who doesn't trade with meaningful amounts of capital, if at all.