Takeover Tracker
31%medium risk
Actuaries
vs

36 shared · 33 different

core competencies

37%medium risk
Securities and Commodities Traders

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricActuariesSecurities and Commodities Traders
Risk Score31.1%36.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile44th71th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$125,770$78,140
Employment28K472K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Mathematical Reasoning
Developing and Building Teams
Systems Evaluation
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Actuaries

30%

total discount

Securities and Commodities Traders

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Actuaries

4 of 15 at risk
75%Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
55%Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
53%Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
51%Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
49%Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.

Securities and Commodities Traders

6 of 15 at risk
86%Receive sales order tickets and inspect forms to determine accuracy of information.
66%Report all positions or trading results.
66%Review securities transactions to ensure conformance to regulations.
53%Buy, sell, or trade carbon emissions permits.
53%Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.

Wage Comparison

Securities and Commodities Traders earns -$47,630(-38%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesSecurities and Commodities Traders
10th
$75,240$47,080
25th
$90,970$51,600
Median
$125,770$78,140
75th
$164,860$129,480
90th
$206,430$215,210

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Actuaries2028–2035
Securities and Commodities Traders2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Securities and Commodities Traders.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Actuaries

$86,718

from $125,770

Securities and Commodities Traders

$49,431

from $78,140

After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $37,287 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Actuaries

0

Unique to Securities

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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