My first superpower would be the ability to see the exact price of any stock exactly three minutes into the future. On the surface, that sounds incredible. Imagine being able to know whether a stock will go up or down within minutes. I could stare at the screen and confidently say, “Yes, this stock will be 0.5% higher in three minutes.”


Unfortunately, trading rarely works that conveniently. By the time I place an order, adjust the price, and wait for it to be filled, the three minutes would already be over. Sometimes the price would move in the exact opposite direction immediately afterward. So while I technically know the future, it would only help me feel slightly smarter while still losing money in the long run.