Retail Investor Market Sentiment Survey 2025 Name * First Name Last Name Email * Section 1: Investor Profile 1. What is your investment experience level? * Beginner (Less than 1 year) Intermediate (1-5 years) Advanced (5+ years) 2. What is your primary investment goal? * Long-term wealth growth Short-term trading profits Passive income generation Retirement savings Capital preservation 3. What types of assets do you currently invest in? * Select all that apply Stocks Bonds Real estate Cryptocurrencies ETFs & Index Funds Commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil, etc.) Alternative investments (private equity, collectibles, etc.) Section 2: Market Confidence & Decision-Making 4. How confident are you in making investment decisions in today’s market? * Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all 5. What are the biggest challenges you face in investing today? * Select up to 3 Market volatility & unpredictability High inflation & interest rates Lack of reliable investment research Fear of recession or economic downturn AI-driven trading & institutional dominance Emotional decision-making (panic selling, FOMO) Lack of financial literacy 6. How have recent interest rate changes affected your investment strategy? * I am more cautious and holding cash I am shifting towards bonds or fixed-income investments I am focusing on high-growth stocks despite rate hikes No impact, I invest consistently Section 3: Trust & Market Accessibility 7. Do you feel the stock market is currently fair for retail investors? * Yes, it provides equal opportunities No, institutional investors have an unfair advantage Unsure 8. What concerns you the most about market transparency? * Select up to 2 Market manipulation by hedge funds & institutions AI and algorithmic trading creating unfair advantages Lack of clarity on company financials & earnings reports Easier access to professional financial advice Insider trading and regulatory blind spots 9. Have you experienced difficulty accessing certain investment opportunities (e.g., IPOs, private equity, early-stage investments)? * Yes, often Occasionally No, I have access to everything I need 10. What improvements would boost your confidence in the market? Select up to 2 Better financial education resources Stricter regulations to prevent market manipulation More transparency from companies & financial institutions Easier access to professional financial advice Reduced transaction costs Section 4: Future Investment Trends 11. Do you believe artificial intelligence will impact retail investing? * Yes, it will provide better insights & automation No, it will mainly benefit large institutions Unsure 12. How do you feel about the rise of alternative assets (crypto, NFTs, tokenized real estate, etc.)? * Excited, these will reshape investing Cautious, they are speculative & risky Uninterested, I prefer traditional investments 13. Looking ahead, what is your investment strategy for 2025? * Investing more aggressively (buying dips, growth stocks, etc.) Maintaining my current portfolio strategy Moving to safer assets (bonds, gold, cash holdings) Reducing my market exposure due to economic uncertainty 14. Do you plan to invest more, less, or the same amount in the next 12 months? * More Less The same Unsure 15. Any additional comments or concerns about today’s market? Thank you!
