Even those with pedigree educations often never learn the trading systems used by trend followers. You only need to have the desire to work hard and learn. I would hate it if the success of Chesapeake was based on my being some great genius. It's the system that wins. Fundamental economics are nice but useless in trading.
True fundamentals are always unknown.
Our system allows for no intellectual capability. Some outstanding traders are quite intelligent, but a few are not. Many outstandingly intelligent people are horrible traders. Average intelligence is enough. Beyond that, emotional makeup is more important.