Most retail investors prefer equities over other asset classes to park funds and play in the market only when they have surplus cash, says a survey. The survey findings indicate that markets watchdog Sebi’s investor awareness campaigns have finally begun to bear fruit, and come amidst the recent rally in the markets making Dalal Street the best performing large market this year.
According to the retail investor survey conducted by brokerage Geojit Securities, about 83.45 per cent invest directly into equities, while 59.25 per cent do so only when they have surplus money and that too only in equities. Besides, only 20 per cent invest on a monthly basis.
