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  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Behavioral finance
  • Financial psychology

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  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition impacting attention and impulse control.
  • Established links exist between ADHD and academic/occupational challenges.
  • The relationship between ADHD traits and financial behaviors, especially in high-risk online trading, is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between ADHD traits and financial decision-making among active online traders.
  • To explore how ADHD traits relate to financial risk tolerance, trading activity, and portfolio performance.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 945 active online traders.
  • Utilized validated self-report ADHD trait scales.
  • Assessed financial risk tolerance (FRT), trading activity, and portfolio performance using standardized measures.

Main Results:

  • Participants with ADHD traits exhibited significantly higher FRT and engaged in more speculative trading.
  • ADHD traits positively correlated with FRT and negatively with portfolio returns.
  • Regression analysis indicated trading frequency, speculative risk-taking, and return expectations predicted ADHD traits, while higher portfolio returns and risk scores were associated with lower ADHD traits.

Conclusions:

  • ADHD traits, such as inattention and impulsivity, may contribute to suboptimal financial decision-making in volatile online trading environments.
  • Clinicians should consider ADHD traits in assessments and promote awareness to prevent poor investment choices.
  • Further longitudinal research and targeted financial guidance for individuals with elevated ADHD traits are recommended.