Men and Women Differ When It Comes to Investment Motivations: Women Most Influenced by Life Events (28%), Men Swayed by Progress Towards Future Needs (27%)

Investor Confidence Also a Divergent Factor Between the Sexes as More Men (61%) Believe They Are Good Investors Compared to Women (47%)

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Toronto, ON – A new study by Ipsos Reid, on behalf of RBC Direct Investing, reveals differences between men and women when it comes to what motivates them to become more knowledgeable and involved in managing their savings and investments. Three in ten (28%) women say that ‘getting closer to a life event (e.g. retirement, child’s...

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Men and Women Differ When It Comes to Investment Motivations:  Women Most Influenced by Life Events (28%), Men Swayed by Progress Towards Future Needs (27%)

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