TOKYO -- Japanese retail investors who have mastered the art of forex trading -- collectively known as "Mrs. Watanabe" -- are getting old, with more than half in their 50s.
Contrarian retail investors serve as check on volatility in exchange rates

The yen weakened to a level not seen in more than 37 years in July of this year. (Source photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japanese retail investors who have mastered the art of forex trading -- collectively known as "Mrs. Watanabe" -- are getting old, with more than half in their 50s.