I found some useful information on Dr Van Tharp's website which included a short survey to ascertain what 'type' of trader you are.  I've inserted some of the types he's listed. 

For each trading type he has included a trading strength and a trading weakness which gives you an insight into some factors which might influence your trading style. 

All Trader Types

Accurate Trader
Adventurous Trader
Accurate Trader
Artistic Trader
Detailed Trader
Facilitative Trader
Fun-Loving Trader
Independent Trader
Innovative Trader
Planning Trader
Socially Responsible Trader
Supportive Trader
Strategic Trader
Values Driven Trader



Here's what I came out as, which has inspired me yet again to continue down this path.  Click here to see what type of trader you are.


Strategic Trader

You probably live in a world of ideas and strategic planning. This is because you value intelligence, knowledge, and being competent. These are great qualities for a trader/investor. In fact, you have the three core qualities that are essential to being a great trader (i.e. you have the ability to see the big picture, new possibilities and connections between things. You make decisions based on logic and analysis and you are decisive, orderly and do things sequentially). You have an original mind and a great drive to implement your ideas and achieve your goals. Thus, if trading success is important to you, you'll probably find a way to achieve it...

One of your Trading Strengths

Originality and drive; willingness to follow your ideas through to completion.

One of your Trading Challenges

Probably so logical that you don't recognise when emotions are causing you to self-destruct.