Is IQ necessarily correlated with investing returns or not?

The relationship between IQ and yearly returns in the stock market is a subject of ongoing debate among investors.

  • low IQ loses 100%: they don't know any better choices

  • middle range IQ earns 10%: buy and hold $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$

  • high IQ loses 700%: incredibly sophisticated and intricate strategy that turns out to be stupid

Some argue that individuals with IQs in the middle range tend to fare well, with the capacity to make reasonable returns through relatively straightforward strategies like buying and holding an index fund such as $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$.

Conversely, individuals with exceptionally high IQs may struggle in the stock market. These investors might overcomplicate their strategies, leading to losses that can be substantial.

Those with lower IQs are seen as being particularly vulnerable to substantial losses because they may lack the knowledge to make informed decisions, potentially losing their entire investment capital.

Do you agree with this meme?

Do you think IQ and returns have certain relationship?

Which type of investors are you?

What kind of investment strategy do you use?

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  • koolgal
    ·2023-09-27
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    🌟🌟🌟It would seem that high IQ may lead to better investing or is it?  Warren Buffett disagrees.  In fact he said an investor needs to be smart, not a genius.  He places more emphasis on Rationality and Emotional Stability.  Rationality is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions in check are important qualities to have in investing.

    I prefer to have EQ or Emotional Intelligence which is the ability to understand, use and manage my emotions in positive ways so that I do not make irrational decisions when Fear pervades the markets.  That way I can achieve my goal of FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early.  My motto is Slow and Steady Wins the Race.  It is certainly not Fast and Furious.  Investing is after all a Marathon not a Sprint!

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    • koolgalReplying toHappy Bear
      Well said. 😍😍😍
      2023-09-29
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    • Happy Bear
      Haha. I think high IQ or no, investing should be simple n patient.
      2023-09-28
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    • koolgalReplying tozuma
      May you have a great day😍😍😍
      2023-09-28
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  • Shyon
    ·2023-09-26
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    Yes I agree with this meme this time. High IQ tends to think too much sometimes and might over affect their decisions. Besides, other than IQ, EQ is equally important in investment. How do you think? @GoodLife99 @Aqa @b1uesky @icycrystal @Universe宇宙 @rL @koolgal
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    • Universe宇宙Replying toShyon
      [Chuckle]
      2023-09-27
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    • ShyonReplying tokoolgal
      Hehe yeah, and it might not be a good thing.
      2023-09-27
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    • ShyonReplying tob1uesky
      👍👍👍😁😆
      2023-09-27
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  • Fenger1188
    ·2023-09-26
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    谢谢精彩分享👍🏻,我认为买卖股票输赢与智商无关,选股票很重要,如果贪心乱跟风投机,随时会被套。之前跟风乱投机输了很多钱。😓输怕了,现在会选择苹果或特斯拉这类有价值的股票长线投资,心里也比较安心😃
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    • Fenger1188
      👍🏻
      2023-09-27
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    • koolgal
      Thanks for sharing your valuable insights 😍😍😍
      2023-09-27
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    • 安安0715
      👍🏻👍🏻
      2023-09-27
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  • icycrystal
    ·2023-09-27
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    well, to some extent, cld be true [Thinking] let's see… [Thinking] perhaps my reasoning - say in general, the norm is: with high IQ, a person tends to be "creative" in their thinking & wld think of possible scenarios & ways, coming up with strategies, models, etc to "outwit" the market. this cld be dangerous & risky as they are trying to "beat the system". it may work or may not work. perhaps luck wld have a hand in this as well. thus, high IQ people may come across as impatient, want to get things done fast, etc… in trading, patience is required. low IQ, maybe this group of people they didn't "quite care" & wld trade with "hearsay". didn't bother to check or confirm what they hear. thus, may end up losing. while the middle IQ, probably, they are the patience ones, wld check & confirm what they hear… perhaps they don't panic easily... which is why they trade long term, buy & hold… well, perhaps perhaps perhaps… [Thinking] reposting & tagging @Zarkness @rL @HelenJanet @GoodLife99
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    • Shyon
      Interesting sharing
      2023-09-27
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    • koolgal
      Thanks for sharing your valuable insights. Patience is the mother of all virtues. 😍😍😍
      2023-09-27
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  • BenjiFuji
    ·2023-09-27
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    This is a fun meme. [LOL]
    While too low or too high and IQ might not be optimal, we need to have good EQ, AQ and FQ. Emotional intelligence, more specifically stability and maturity. Adversity Intelligence to learn from the investing mistakes. And Financial Intelligence to choose the appropriate instrument for your wealth. What do you think? [Great] @Bonta @daz88888888 @LMSunshine @GoodLife99 @melson @SirBahamut
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    • BenjiFuji
      Thanks! We are aligned. [Grin]
      2023-09-28
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    • koolgal
      Well said.  If we have all 3, then we are well on our way to Success and Wealth Creation. 😍😍😍
      2023-09-27
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  • IN76
    ·2023-09-27
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    I would disagree that certain IQ has a correlation with investment. I woukd say an investor would need some level of IQ to analyse the finanical reports and news articles sonas to make informed decisions to invest in the solid and strong companies. Other than IQ, I feel most importantly an investor would need to take control of their emotions when they see their stock proces drop such as the current market situation. When news like Dow drop 400 points, anyone regardless of IQ would freak out and immediately sell tgeir stocks.
    Hence, the most important quality is take charge of emotions and have a long term time horizon in investing. What kind of investor are you?
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    • koolgal
      Thanks for sharing your valuable insights.  I would like to be an EQ investor 😍😍😍
      2023-09-27
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  • TimothyX
    ·2023-09-26
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    一些人認爲個人智商處於中等水平的人往往表現良好,有能力通過購買和持有指數基金等相對簡單的策略獲得合理的回報$SPDR標準普爾500 ETF Trust(SPDR標普500指數ETF)$。


    相反地,智商異常高的個人可能會在股市中苦苦掙扎。這些投資者可能過於複雜他們的策略,導致了巨大的損失。
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  • huathuathuat
    ·2023-09-26
    In my opinion, IQ only applies to a certain extent on the performance of an investing journey.

    In most parts, ultimately it is the financial literacy of the individual and the environment in which allows someone to gain experience and knowledge regarding investments to gain favourable gains.

    Imagine someone in the low IQ who comes from a poor financial background, that individual would be struggling to make ends meet, don't even mention investing. If investing, it would most likely be a form of gambling given the lack of financial literacy.

    However, an individual with a low IQ that comes from a rich background may not know much but assuming that the family background is well versed in investing, that individual may still stand a chance to do well as the individual is being exposed to such elements and upbringing.

    Hence, I personally feel its not too big of a topic to debate about and there are many other topics that will be more productive for discussion [Happy]

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  • WanEH
    ·2023-09-26
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    智商和回报不一定有直接的关系。我看过很多高智商高学历的投资者在股市里输得满地鸡毛,也看过普通大叔大婶赚得盆满钵满。我觉得我是那种低智商但又赚不到高回报的那种投资者 [捂脸]
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  • MHh
    ·2023-09-27

    For sure IQ is needed to invest. But there are many factors beyond the control of the common man! And depends on investment horizon. In the short term, especially in the last 2 years, there are many 'fools'...[LOL]  

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  • WJ77
    ·2023-09-27
    High IQ helps in analysis but like AI, the outcome would likely point to certain popular prediction. This, however, may not lead to breakthroughs and profitability generally are one lap behind.

    Lower IQ are vulnerable to big losses and decisions many a time are gambles. Then again, one big win may cover all loses. If he or she is lucky, a 1000X gamble will propel him or her ahead of the higher IQ herd who are in a way limited by conventional wisdom.

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  • andrew123
    ·2023-09-27
    these days investing in stock mkt is like placing yr chip in a roulette game. whether u win or lose depends on yr luck., u don't need much IQ. bad news can be seen as good n good news seen as bad.
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  • Tiger_comments
    ·2023-10-16

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  • hd87
    ·2023-09-28
    I agree with this meme to certain extent. I think IQ and returns have certain relationship too. I am a risk averse investor. I am using value investing strategy for now.
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  • DavidSG
    ·2023-09-28
    I may agree partially, especially if one has relatively low IQ, one will blindly follow whatever the advice from the news while at the other end of the IQ, the highest IQ may lack the basic emotional IQ to be discipline during investing cycle.
    Therefore invest with discipline and rationality. One important rule, only invest and not gamble your money away.
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    • DavidSG
      Last but not least, remember to give some of your profit to your community.
      2023-09-28
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  • WJ77
    ·2023-09-27
    High IQ helps in analysis but like AI, the outcome would likely point to certain popular prediction. This, however, may not lead to breakthroughs and profitability generally are one lap behind.

    Lower IQ are vulnerable to big losses and decisions many a time are gambles. Then again, one big win may cover all loses. If he or she is lucky, a 1000X gamble will propel him or her ahead of the higher IQ herd who are in a way limited by conventional wisdom.

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  • ECLC
    ·2023-09-27
    Generally, IQ and results have the illustrated relationship. Timing and time in market can be just as important to decide results. Unpredictable factors swing profit-loss; stay on course to continue invest and trade.
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  • FrankieRed
    ·2023-09-27
    I don't agree that high IQ will have high return in the market. You also need high EQ that you do not panic and over react when stock price drop. You need to be calm and patience. I am more on options trading now. I find this investment strategy is good to use whether the market is bullish or bearish. It can help you to earn premium..
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  • Aqa
    ·2023-09-26
    Is it true that “individuals with exceptionally high IQs may struggle in the stock market (lose 700%)”? It is thought that they might overcomplicate their strategies, leading to losses that can be substantial. I think strong EQ is needed in addition to strong IQ in order to win in the stock market. This is because stock market is a complex place consists of large and small investors making uncoordinated decisions about a huge variety of investments. Stock markets are unpredictable and past prices cannot be used to accurately predict future prices. Stocks are very sensitive to interest rate changes. At the macro level, changes in government policies, economic growth data and inflation rates are influential on the value of stocks. I am the “middle range IQ earns 10%: buy & hold $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$”! [LOL][LOL][LOL] Which type of investors are you? Thanks 🐯 friend for tag @Shyon [love you][love you]
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  • Universe宇宙
    ·2023-09-26
    Does that mean that only middle range IQ should trade stocks, others should not trade stocks? [Thinking]
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