More than one in three adults in Australia have investments in shares or other ‘on-exchange investments’ outside of institutional superannuation, beating investment property and cash savings as the most popular retail investment choice, according to the latest Australian Investor Study.
ASX’s 2017 study, the 16th in a series begun in 1986, was prepared by Deloitte Access Economics. It highlights the changing face of the Australian retail investor, finding that growth in young investors, self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and a DIY-attitude are driving challenges and opportunities for the investment industry.
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