Scottrade Research Findings

Each year, Scottrade commissions research studies to help gauge public attitudes, behaviors and trends related to investing.

Scottrade’s American Retirement Study looks at the public’s current perspectives on retirement and retirement planning and savings.
Scottrade’s American Investor Study examines the public’s current viewpoints about investing and personal finance.
Scottrade’s Advisor Services Study samples registered investment advisors (RIAs) to learn more about the changes to their clients’ behaviors, client base, business practices and feelings toward proposed regulatory legislation.

For more information on the latest research findings, see the studies below or contact Scottrade Public Relations.

Scottrade American Investor Study

Optimism among investors reached a three-year high in 2011. This sixth annual study uncovers the attitudes and behaviors behind more Americans choosing to self-direct their investments amid a volatile market.

Scottrade American Retirement Study

Americans returned to old spending and saving habits, as nervousness and fear about retirement subdued. Americans are far less worried about their finances and retirement fears are ebbing, along with the focus on retirement planning, saving and debt reduction.

Scottrade Advisor Services Study

Despite the frequently-referenced $1 million retirement savings goal, more than two-thirds of Registered Investment Advisors did not believe that it is enough. Instead, most believed that families need to be saving double, and in some cases more than triple, that amount.

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