Private Investors During the Downturn

[Sam04je]

Dear Forum Members,

I am currently studying business studies at the University of Chester and investment is something
that interests me a great deal. I intend to do a dissertation entitled:

'An investigation into how private investors are coping with the current economic downturn'.

The reason for me writing on this board is to discover how private investors are investing during
the downturn. Therefore, your opinions are invaluable and I would be very grateful if you could
spare some time to fill out my questionnaire.

I understand that you all have a busy schedule and I am very appreciative of any opinions you can give.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Kindest Regards

Samuel Jellicoe




Here are the Questions, If you wish me to PM the Questionnaire I will do so.

1. Are You Male or Female?

2. Do you invest your money in any type of Savings Account? Yes or No

3. In what type of Savings Account do you use?
Instant Acess
Notice Account
Fixed Rates
Cash ISA
Stocks and Shares ISA
Other
Please State ...............

4. Has the current economic downturn influenced your decisions regarding your savings? Yes or No


5. Do you invest your money in any other form?
Stocks
Goverment Bonds
Company Bonds
Property
Collectibles
Wine
Your Own Business
Pensions
Insurance Linked
Other
Please State ...............

6. Has the current economic downturn influenced your decisions regarding these investments?

If so, please state how it has affected yor investments and your decisions?

7. Have you ever invested or thought about investing overseas?

If so, Where?

8. With China’s high economic growth, is this somewhere you would consider investing your money if you have not already done so? Yes or No

9. What are your views on investing in the Chinese market?

10. Japan has produced recent negative results again; experts think this is a good time to invest, what are your opinions on this?

11. Do you think it is better to invest for the long term or short term during times of recession and why?

12. In your opinion, what are the best types of equities to invest in during time of recession?

13. During times of recession investment can be volatile, what is your level of risk during the recession and why?

14. Any comments?

Thank You
Kindest Regards
Samuel Jellicoe