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Are You an Investor or a Gambler?
May 2011
By: John Mowen


Do you buy and sell stocks for the thrill of gambling or for the purpose of investing? You can find out by taking this short quiz. For the quiz, simply indicate whether you disagree, agree or strongly agree with each statement and your results will appear after you have finished. The results of this survey show only general tendencies. For more information about the investor-gambler spectrum, see Bob Frick's Your Mind & Your Money column, Are You a Gambler or an Investor?


This quiz was designed by John Mowen, who is a social psychologist and emeritus regents professor in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. See his complete biography for more information.


1. I really enjoy gambling/wagering for money.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



2. Frequently my emotions go way up and down.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



3. I have a substantial number of investments in the stock market.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



4. I sometimes act like I am superstitious.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



5. I am an extremely competitive person.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



6. I really enjoy the feeling of an adrenaline rush.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



7. I maintain a very strong focus on the future.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



8. I am conservative in financial matters.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



9. Information is my most important resource.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



10. I like to hold my stocks/mutual funds, for long term gains.
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree



11. Have you ever been a day trader?
Yes
No



12. Have you ever purchased call options?
Yes
No



13. Have you ever purchase put options?
Yes
No



14. Have you ever sold a stock short?
Yes
No



15. Have you ever held a stock for less than a day?
Yes
No



Are you male or female?
Male
Female



What is your age group?
Under 30
31-45
46-55
Over 55



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