Cafemutual ran a series of opinion polls at Cafemutual Confluence 2020 Investment Marathon to understand the pulse of investors.
Of the total 8568 participants, close to 1500 individuals participated across different opinion polls. Let us look at some of the key findings related to investments – both equity and debt:
How do you select debt funds?
Over 65% individuals say that they select debt funds based on advice from experts like mutual fund distributors and advisors.
While 20% respondents say that they look at past performance of the scheme to select debt funds, 15% choose debt funds based on star rating on websites.
Do you feel the recent recovery in market is sustainable?
The poll shows that 44% respondents believe that the current rally may not sustain while 31% individuals feel that the market has potential to sustain it.
Close to 25% respondents believe that they are not sure if the current rally will sustain.
Do you think liquid funds are as safe as savings bank account?
68% respondents believe that liquid funds are as safe as savings bank accounts. However, 32% believe that liquid funds are not as safe as savings bank accounts.
Between equity and debt, which asset class is more volatile?
While 67% respondents say that equity is more volatile, 29% believe that debt is volatile. Meanwhile, 5% believe both asset classes are volatile.
Are debt funds riskier than equity funds at this point?
Debt funds have been under spotlight for quite some time now for not so good reasons. But the poll results show that most investors believe debt funds are less risky than equity funds at this point of time.
48% participants believe that debt funds are not risky while 31% believe that they are risky. 22% participants said they were not sure if debt funds are risky.
