AGE: 35

HOME: Bedfordshire

STARTED TRADING: 1995

GOLDEN RULE 1: Never follow the crowd. Seek out your own opportunities.

GOLDEN RULE 2: Always try to get your hands on as much info as possible on the event. It gives you a considerable edge and you’ll be thankful for it.

AGE: 41

HOME: Melbourne, Australia

STARTED TRADING: 1986 as a Forex trader Down Under.

GOLDEN RULE 1: Bet to a bank.

GOLDEN RULE 2: Only bet 25% of your bank on a position. Leave yourself reserve to get out of a bad position.

AGE: 40

HOME: London

STARTED TRADING: 1988

GOLDEN RULE 1: Don’t bet what you haven’t got. It’s not worth it.

GOLDEN RULE 2: Money and betting are not emotional, so never bet with your heart. Only with your head. You can get yourself in serious trouble otherwise.

AGE: 44

HOME: Hove

STARTED TRADING: Sports in 2002 but financials for work at 18 years old.

GOLDEN RULE 1: Always look at a worst-case scenario for a trade. That should give you some fear.

GOLDEN RULE 2: Don’t get involved unnecessarily. Never back low odds-on.