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the ups and downs of life, including the stock market and online trading. They view the glass as half full. They tend to be friendly, trusting of others, and light-hearted. This type likes to get along with others, avoids arguments, and sometimes yields his or her own interests for the preferences of others. |
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The optimist likes to smile a lot, enjoys socializing, and prefers the company of others rather than spending time alone. He or she has made a conscious or unconscious decision to accept the difficulties in life without spending undue time focusing on or worrying about them. Disappointments are taken in stride. |
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This type likes to work with other people and is a good team player. They like to fill their free time with activities and enjoy keeping busy, not spending too much time in self-reflection. When upset, the optimist is more likely to react with anxiety rather than moodiness or depression. The anxiety often revolves around fear of losing the approval of significant others. |
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The optimist often appears on the outside to be emotionally balanced. He or she doesn't like to show outward signs of disappointment with others. When they do allow themselves to feel down, their preferred style of coping is to keep it to themselves. |
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They express warmth and caring for others easily and cherish friends and family. They basically believe people are good and that life provides numerous simple satisfactions. |
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They often like to fantasize about the future and all the wonderful things they hope will be a part of it. They are upbeat to be around and others enjoy their company. To put it simply, they have said, "yes" to life. |
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Optimist-Gullible: Money Management/Trading Style |
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Optimists are not the most careful or prudent in their money management. They may be overly trustful of others and therefore are among those who get taken by get-rich-quick schemes that promise unrealistic returns. |
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They naively assume others will not take advantage of their optimistic personality. So they are gullible, which leads to buying products they don't need and making investments that are not always thought out carefully enough. |
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Of the different investor types, the optimist has the best attitude to handle the ups and downs of the market. They are able to get through the down periods by staying in touch with a basic positive |
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