Q1 2022 Trader Client Sentiment Survey
A quarterly study exploring the outlooks, expectations, trading patterns and points of view of clients at Charles Schwab–who actively trade equities or trade options, futures, or forex.
Key findings
- Inflation is traders’ No. 1 concern, with nearly 1 in 5 (19%) ranking it highest among factors that could impact their money and investing.
- To hedge against inflation, one third of traders plans to invest in real estate/REITs this quarter.
- Nearly two-thirds of traders report feeling confident in their investing decisions, with roughly half saying it’s a good time to invest.
- Individual stocks remain the most popular investment vehicle among traders, although one third report having invested in cryptocurrency in the past three months.
About the report
Schwab has tracked client sentiment for over 10 years to gauge how clients (investors) are feeling about their current financial situation, market & investing opportunities or risks, the market outlook, and their confidence in investing and achieving financial goals. 728 Active Traders participated in the survey, which was fielded January 5-16, 2022.
Media contact: Margaret Farrell
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