What happens when you reveal your true identity?

Whatever you do, don't tell them that you're a pattern daytrader (or a serial daytrader).
I know, "I manage equities".

 

If you mostly trade options and futures you can say "derivatives trader" which sounds cool and people don't know what derivatives are and probably wont ask unless they are really curious.

 

taker while people's pension funds loose money

 

dotslash, the sharper of them will associate you with Nick Leeson....

 

"I design and implement systems for equities and derivatives."

It's best to walk away while their mouths are still open.

 

lol good one..but i don't think i could say it without laughing.

 

lol that one is still my favorite. you gotta be sure to emphasize the "do" though.

 

I live off my investments.

 

I'm a history student.

 

I'm an efficiency engineer.