[Soultrader]

BA, Masters, PHD required? NO.

Intelligence required? YES

I know alot of traders who do not have college degrees and are very successful. But one trait in common is that they are street smart. Bookies tend to make good traders also. Higher education is definitely not necessarily to be a professional trader. But at the same time, you need to be somewhat intelligent. Afterall, intelligent people are usually attracted to the markets and you are going against some of the smartest minds in the world.