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FX traders are good at strong and immediate decision making, and many apply this skill to other trading environments, such as stock trading, sales, or institutional buying. Their mathematical and financial skills recommend them to Wall Street firms in a number of positions, from back-office account settlement to options valuation analysis. In general, though, FX traders seek the adrenaline rush of trading and enjoy the open unregulated market-the number who leave (a small 20 percent over the course of a career) actually provide the largest single industry donation of manpower to the world of professional gambling.