2024-02-06
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) published the Q4 2023 Consumer Monitor on Investing, based on a survey of 711 Dutch investors conducted in October 2023. The report details that 24% of households invest, with self-directed investors preferring stocks and funds, while motivations center on financial flexibility and low savings rates. Key findings indicate high confidence in financial resilience, a preference for regular monitoring and low transaction volumes, and widespread awareness of cost information provided by service providers.