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More Than Half of Investors Say Average Consumer Is Faring Worse Than Last Year
December 03 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to a year ago.
December 03 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to a year ago.
Asset Allocation for Half of Investors Unaffected by Economic Data
December 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how the prevailing economic data is affecting their asset allocation decisions.
December 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how the prevailing economic data is affecting their asset allocation decisions.
Pfizer Vaccine News Improving Market Outlook for Half of Investors
November 19 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the news about Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine has impacted their outlook for stocks.
November 19 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the news about Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine has impacted their outlook for stocks.
Nearly One-Third of Investors Believe Economy Is Uneven
November 05 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they would describe the economy.
November 05 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they would describe the economy.
Investors’ Cash Allocations Determined by Anticipated Expenses and Investment Opportunities
November 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which factors primarily determine how much of an allocation to cash they maintain.
November 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which factors primarily determine how much of an allocation to cash they maintain.
Stimulus Debate Is Not Affecting Stock Outlook for 40% of Investors
October 29 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the back-and-forth over new coronavirus-related stimulus has impacted their outlook for stocks.
October 29 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the back-and-forth over new coronavirus-related stimulus has impacted their outlook for stocks.
One-Quarter of Investors More Cautious About Market as Coronavirus Cases Increase
October 22 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the recent increase in coronavirus cases is impacting their outlook for stocks.
October 22 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the recent increase in coronavirus cases is impacting their outlook for stocks.
Investors Currently Favor Technology, Health Care and Financials
October 15 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
October 15 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
One-Third of Investors Anticipated September’s Pullback
October 08 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members their thoughts about September’s pullback in stock prices.
October 08 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members their thoughts about September’s pullback in stock prices.
Forty Percent of Investors Believe Low Rates Will Prevent Downturn
September 24 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members for their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s intent to keep interest rates at current levels until inflation “is on track to moderately exceed 2% for some time.”
September 24 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members for their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s intent to keep interest rates at current levels until inflation “is on track to moderately exceed 2% for some time.”
Over 40% of Investors’ Market Outlook Influenced by Upcoming Election
September 17 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
September 17 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
Two out of Five Investors Believe S&P 500 Is in Bubble That Will Burst
September 10 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 index’s gains this year being driven by a relatively small number of stocks.
September 10 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 index’s gains this year being driven by a relatively small number of stocks.
One-Third of Investors Pleasantly Surprised by Second-Quarter Earnings
September 03 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about second-quarter earnings.
September 03 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about second-quarter earnings.
Investors’ Allocation Decisions Influenced by Age, Market Uncertainty and Long-Term Growth
September 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which factors most influence their allocation decisions.
September 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which factors most influence their allocation decisions.
Half of Investors Believe Housing Market Currently Is Strong
August 27 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what their perception is of the current state of the housing market.
August 27 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what their perception is of the current state of the housing market.
One-Third of Investors Have Not Changed Their Market Outlook Over Relief Bill Impasse
August 20 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what impact the impasse over a new coronavirus relief bill is having on their outlook for stocks.
August 20 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what impact the impasse over a new coronavirus relief bill is having on their outlook for stocks.
Two-Thirds of Investors Believe Stocks are Currently Overvalued
August 13 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members for their opinion about the current valuation of stocks.
August 13 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members for their opinion about the current valuation of stocks.
Thirty Percent of Investors Concerned About Rising National Debt
August 06 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what their opinion is of the current monetary actions being taken by the Federal Reserve.
August 06 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what their opinion is of the current monetary actions being taken by the Federal Reserve.
Nearly a Quarter of Investors Have Higher Cash Allocation Than They Expected
August 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how their current asset allocation compares to what they thought it would be at the start of the year.
August 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how their current asset allocation compares to what they thought it would be at the start of the year.
Thirty Percent of Investors See Nasdaq’s New Record Highs as a Rising Bubble
July 30 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the new record highs set by the Nasdaq composite.
July 30 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the new record highs set by the Nasdaq composite.
Investors Split on How Average Consumer Is Faring
July 23 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring.
July 23 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring.
Investors Favoring Technology and Health Care Stocks
July 16 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special?question,?we?asked AAII members?which?industries or sectors?they?think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
July 16 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special?question,?we?asked AAII members?which?industries or sectors?they?think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
Investors Looking for Earnings Guidance in Second-Quarter Reports
July 09 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what information they will be looking for companies to give when they report second-quarter earnings.
July 09 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members what information they will be looking for companies to give when they report second-quarter earnings.
Over Half of Investors’ Portfolios Underperformed in First Half of 2020
July 02 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how their portfolio has performed during the first half of 2020 relative to their expectations at the start of the year.
July 02 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how their portfolio has performed during the first half of 2020 relative to their expectations at the start of the year.
Half of Investors Interested in Allocating More to Stocks or Stock Funds
July 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which asset class they would allocate to if they could add new money to their investment accounts.
July 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members which asset class they would allocate to if they could add new money to their investment accounts.
Investors Split on How Latest Coronavirus News Impacts Their Market Outlook
June 25 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the current headlines and statistics about the coronavirus pandemic are impacting their sentiment toward the stock market.
June 25 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the current headlines and statistics about the coronavirus pandemic are impacting their sentiment toward the stock market.
Investor Opinion Split on Holding Interest Rates at Current Level Until 2022
June 18 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members for their thoughts about the Federal Reserve potentially keeping interest rates at their current level until 2022.
June 18 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members for their thoughts about the Federal Reserve potentially keeping interest rates at their current level until 2022.
Two out of Five Investors Suspicious of Current Market Optimism
June 11 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
June 11 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
Forty Percent of Investors Say Their Outlook Influenced Most by Pandemic and Reopening
June 04 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
June 04 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
Two out of Five Investors Allocate More Conservatively Based on Economic Data
June 01 2020 by AAII Staff
This month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how the prevailing economic data has affected their asset allocation decisions.
June 01 2020 by AAII Staff
This month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members how the prevailing economic data has affected their asset allocation decisions.
Majority of Investors Not Surprised by First-Quarter Earnings
May 28 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about first-quarter earnings reports.
May 28 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about first-quarter earnings reports.
Majority of Investors Believe Stocks Are Currently Overvalued
May 21 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members for their opinion of the current valuation of stocks.
May 21 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members for their opinion of the current valuation of stocks.
Half of Investors Believe Market Rebound Will Be Short-Lived
May 14 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the stock market’s rebound from its March lows.
May 14 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the stock market’s rebound from its March lows.
Small Business Relief Has Mixed Effect on Investors’ Outlook
May 07 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the small business Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is impacting their economic outlook.
May 07 2020 by AAII Staff
In this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the small business Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is impacting their economic outlook.
Majority of Investors Comfortable With Allocation Strategy in Current Market
May 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members to describe their comfort level with their portfolio’s allocation strategy given this year’s coronavirus pandemic-related volatility.
May 01 2020 by AAII Staff
Last month’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members to describe their comfort level with their portfolio’s allocation strategy given this year’s coronavirus pandemic-related volatility.
Dividend Cuts Prompt Investors to Reexamine Stock
April 23 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the decision by some companies to cut or suspend their dividends is impacting their investment decisions.
April 23 2020 by AAII Staff
For this week’s Sentiment Survey special question, we asked AAII members how the decision by some companies to cut or suspend their dividends is impacting their investment decisions.
Members Looking for Clarity in First-Quarter Earnings Reports
April 16 2020 by AAII Staff
As earnings season kicks off, this week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what information they will be looking for companies to provide when they report first-quarter earnings.
April 16 2020 by AAII Staff
As earnings season kicks off, this week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members what information they will be looking for companies to provide when they report first-quarter earnings.
Majority of Investors Not Changing Allocation Due to Treasury Yield Decline
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
March’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members what impact February’s decline in treasury yields had on their allocation decisions.
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
March’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members what impact February’s decline in treasury yields had on their allocation decisions.
CARES Act Improving Short-Term Outlook for Two out of Five Investors
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the coronavirus aid legislation (the CARES Act) is impacting their economic expectations.
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s Sentiment Survey special question asked AAII members how the coronavirus aid legislation (the CARES Act) is impacting their economic expectations.
Half of Investors Believe Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Was a Mistake
March 12 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (0.50%).
March 12 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (0.50%).
Over 40% of Investors Looking for Buys During Market Volatility
March 05 2020 by AAII Staff
Nearly 41% of respondents say they are looking for more buying opportunities as the market dips.
March 05 2020 by AAII Staff
Nearly 41% of respondents say they are looking for more buying opportunities as the market dips.
Majority of Investors Don’t Expect to Change Their Allocation This Year
March 02 2020 by AAII Staff
February’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members what allocation changes they expect to make by the end of the year.
March 02 2020 by AAII Staff
February’s Asset Allocation Survey special question asked AAII members what allocation changes they expect to make by the end of the year.
More Than Two out of Five Investors’ Outlook Influenced by Coronavirus
February 27 2020 by AAII Staff
The coronavirus was cited by many AAII members in response to this week’s special question.
February 27 2020 by AAII Staff
The coronavirus was cited by many AAII members in response to this week’s special question.
Over 40% of Investors See Market Pulling Back From Recent Highs
February 20 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 setting further record highs this year.
February 20 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 setting further record highs this year.
Three-Quarters of Investors Concerned With Current Stock Valuations
February 13 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to elaborate on their comfort level with the current valuations of stocks.
February 13 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to elaborate on their comfort level with the current valuations of stocks.
Almost Half of Investors Say Coronavirus Is Impacting Their Market Outlook
February 06 2020 by AAII Staff
February 06 2020 by AAII Staff
Over Half of Investors Believe Low Market Volatility Is Unsustainable
January 30 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 index’s low volatility
January 30 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the S&P 500 index’s low volatility
Majority of Investors Believe U.S.-China Trade Agreement Will Have Short-Term Positive Impact
January 23 2020 by AAII Staff
January 23 2020 by AAII Staff
What Investors Believe Will Influence Stock Prices in 2020
January 09 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what will most influence the direction of stock prices this year.
January 09 2020 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what will most influence the direction of stock prices this year.
More Than Three out of Five Investors Have Positive Market Expectations for 2020
January 02 2020 by AAII Staff
January 02 2020 by AAII Staff
How Investors’ Current Allocations Compare to Expectations at Beginning of 2019
January 02 2020 by AAII Staff
January 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Nearly Half of Investors Agree With Higher Interest Rate Threshold
December 19 2019 by AAII Staff
Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell using a higher threshold for raising interest rates.
December 19 2019 by AAII Staff
Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell using a higher threshold for raising interest rates.
Over Half of Investors Believe Average Consumer Faring Better This Year
December 12 2019 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members how they believe the average consumer is faring.
December 12 2019 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members how they believe the average consumer is faring.
Three out of Five Investors Intentionally Have an International Allocation
December 02 2019 by AAII Staff
December 02 2019 by AAII Staff
Investors’ Market Outlook Most Influenced by Low Interest Rates and Trade Disputes
November 21 2019 by AAII Staff
November 21 2019 by AAII Staff
Investors’ Opinions of S&P 500 Hitting New High Are Split
November 14 2019 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the major indexes’ new record highs.
November 14 2019 by AAII Staff
This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the major indexes’ new record highs.
Three out of Five Investors Are Adjusting Their Allocations Due to Rate Cuts
November 04 2019 by AAII Staff
November 04 2019 by AAII Staff
Investors Cite Both Foreign and Domestic Political Uncertainty as Biggest Risks for Market Right Now
October 17 2019 by AAII Staff
October 17 2019 by AAII Staff
Nearly Half of Investors Believe Economy Will Weaken in Next 6 to 12 Months
October 03 2019 by AAII Staff
October 03 2019 by AAII Staff
Majority of Investors Disagree With Fed Lowering Interest Rates Again
September 26 2019 by AAII Staff
September 26 2019 by AAII Staff
Close to a Quarter of Investors Believe Current Market Sentiment Reflects Uncertainty
September 19 2019 by AAII Staff
September 19 2019 by AAII Staff
More Than Half of Investors Uncomfortable With Current Overvaluation of Stocks
September 12 2019 by AAII Staff
September 12 2019 by AAII Staff
Investors Currently Favor Technology, Health Care and Utilities Sectors
September 05 2019 by AAII Staff
September 05 2019 by AAII Staff
Most Investors’ Level of Cash Determined by Living Expenses Needed or Market Volatility Expected
September 04 2019 by AAII Staff
September 04 2019 by AAII Staff
More Than Half of Investors Delaying Allocation Changes in Wake of Tariffs
August 15 2019 by AAII Staff
August 15 2019 by AAII Staff
International Events Negatively Affecting Two out of Five Investors’ Outlook
August 01 2019 by AAII Staff
August 01 2019 by AAII Staff
More Than Half of Investors Say Their Allocation Is Most Influenced by Long-Term Strategy
August 01 2019 by AAII Staff
August 01 2019 by AAII Staff
Investors’ Market Outlook Influenced by Politics, Trade War and Slowing Economic Growth
July 18 2019 by AAII Staff
July 18 2019 by AAII Staff
Market’s First-Half Performance Better Than Expected for Majority of Investors
July 11 2019 by AAII Staff
July 11 2019 by AAII Staff
Decline in Interest Rates Not Affecting the Majority of Investors’ Allocations
July 01 2019 by AAII Staff
July 01 2019 by AAII Staff
One in Three Investors Cite Growth as Most Important Quality to Look for in a Stock
June 20 2019 by AAII Staff
June 20 2019 by AAII Staff
One-Quarter of Investors Expect Stock Prices to Fall in Wake of Trade Impasse
May 23 2019 by AAII Staff
May 23 2019 by AAII Staff
One-Third of Investors Would Increase Allocation to Stocks If Prices Dropped Enough
May 01 2019 by AAII Staff
May 01 2019 by AAII Staff
Nearly Half of Investors Would Allocate New Money to Stocks and Stock Funds
April 01 2019 by AAII Staff
April 01 2019 by AAII Staff