Traders. Millions by the minutes!

[BrilloPad]

Very sad individuals. They think ONLY about money. Nothing wrong in thinking about money. But wanting a garage full of cars? How many cars can you drive at once?

[centurian]

Likewise in the first episode when the two traders talked about the day of the earthquake in some far off place - and how it was the most thrilling, exciting day of their lives when they made shed loads.

Never once did they show an ounce of sympathy for those who would have lost their lives/homes in order for them to make such a killing (admittedly this could have been edited out by the beeb).

What I thought the programme portrayed quite well was the unique blend of personality traits required to be a successful trader. Intellectual ability alone is not sufficient.

Also I was surprised at the small amounts being made on individual trades, "oh, I just made a tenner" - big deal - I made that the last time I took a dump at ClientCo. I guess it adds up though, especially if you keep making the right/wrong calls.

[scooterscot]

Very sad individuals. They think ONLY about money. Nothing wrong in thinking about money. But wanting a garage full of cars? How many cars can you drive at once?

Just watched both episodes.

Have to agree with BP here. The individuals involved seemed lost without thinking about money. The behaviour reminded me a trip to Vegas and those folk sitting on the slots, the next round will pay out! At the end of the day the fulfilment did not result in anything meaningful other than the desire to be materialist.

I'll always get more of a thrill myself spending time with my daughters whilst not having to be in the office.