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Nielsen’s Global Survey surveyed more than 28,000 Internet respondents in 56 countries regarding their investment attitudes and shows that one-third of global consumers invest their money. Of those investing, more than two-thirds (67%) prefer stocks, 52 percent invest in mutual funds/unit trusts, 33 percent invest in gold, silver and other precious metals, while 32 percent invest in bonds, 31 percent in structured investment products, 22 percent in foreign currencies and 21 percent in derivatives. Survey respondents indicated that globally, men are 36 percent more active investors than women.

“As global economies continue to focus on ways to accelerate economic growth, consumers show an increased appetite for saving and investing,” said Oliver Rust, managing director, Nielsen Hong Kong. “It's important for finance and investment companies to know how consumers are investing, saving and paying for goods and what opportunities exist across both the developed and developing economic landscape.”