4 in 5 investors open to invest in Singapore stocks: survey

Returns are the top priority for investors, outweighing all other factors.

Over 80% of respondents are interested or open to investing in Singapore stocks, with older investors allocating more due to familiarity and stability, a survey by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) and Beansprout found.

The top three investment barriers are low returns, limited attractive options, and market liquidity.

Meanwhile, returns are the top priority for investors, outweighing all other factors.

Investors prefer better stock investment options rather than more choices. Analyst reports are seen as a critical resource, heavily influencing investment decisions and building confidence, especially amongst beginner investors.

Financial news websites and article formats are key media for research reports, displacing traditional PDF reports by brokerages. Greater access to research is essential to boosting confidence in Singapore stocks.

The survey, conducted over three months, gathered 1,011 responses from a diverse group, including SIAS and Beansprout members, as well as the general public.

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