Sunday, August 20, 2006

Profile of a SMTT Smart Trader candidate

  • Female
  • Likely to be in 20s to early 30s
  • No experience in trading in any market, whether stocks, commodities, forex etc..
  • Possesses a day job; but most likely is unhappy with current job
  • Probably has 3-4 insurance, investment polices because her friend, who's from the financial service sector tells her that she needs to save for her retirement
  • Realises that the investment returns are approx 3-5% in current market situations
  • Realises she can only cash out at the ripe old age of 65 and even then, not the entire lump sum
  • Realises the insurance, retirement funds may not be insufficient for her golden years
  • Wants to attained her preferred lifestyle now, not when she retires.
  • Takes positive action now! to safeguard her financial freedom.
Sounds familiar, even to the men?