ADHD traits linked to higher financial risks but lower returns.
ADHD traits linked to higher financial risks but lower returns, study finds.
Why it matters
- ADHD traits may impact financial decisions and outcomes.
- Understanding this link can aid in tailored financial advice.
By the numbers
- Sample size: 945 online traders.
- Median age: 34.
- ADHD-positive: 5.7%.
The big picture
- ADHD traits like inattention and impulsivity linked to riskier trading.
- Higher risk-taking but lower investment returns observed.
- Gender differences: Men showed higher risk tolerance and better returns.
What they're saying
- Users relate to findings, noting impulsive behaviors linked to ADHD.
Caveats
- Cross-sectional design, no causality.
- Self-reported data, not clinical diagnoses.
- Sample mostly male and from Germany.
What’s next
- Planned studies with controlled simulations for deeper insights.