Tools Load unfinished survey Resume later default Caution: JavaScript execution is disabled in your browser or for this website. You may not be able to answer all questions in this survey. Please, verify your browser parameters. 2025 South African Investor and Banking Survey There are 25 questions in this survey. About you Where do you live? Choose one of the following answers Gauteng Cape Town Durban Other: No answer How old are you? Choose one of the following answers Under 25 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 65 Over 65 No answer Please indicate your gender. Choose one of the following answers Male Female Other: No answer What is your monthly household income? Choose one of the following answers Under R20,000 per month R20,000 to R50,000 per month R51,000 to R100,000 per month R101,000 to R150,000 per month Over R150,000 per month No answer Investing and Banking Questions Which option describes you the best? Choose one of the following answers Private investor Institutional investor No answer Do you use a financial adviser to help you with your investment decisions? Yes No No answer Which sources do you use to get information about investing? Select all that apply News publications Social media Books Company reports Television Podcasts and online videos Other Which South African business and investing news publications do you read? Select all that apply BusinessTech Business Day Daily Investor Moneyweb Biznews Other: Which investment do you think provides the best returns? Choose one of the following answers Property Money market South African shares International shares Bonds Gold Cryptocurrencies No answer Which investment do you think is the best to protect your money and avoid losses? Choose one of the following answers Property Money market South African shares International shares Bonds Gold Cryptocurrencies No answer Do you have a tax-free savings account? Yes No No answer Do you trade shares online? Yes No No answer Which platform do you primarily use to trade shares? Choose one of the following answers EasyEquities FNB Standard Bank Nedbank Absa PSG Wealth IG GT247.com ThinkMarkets Sasfin Other: No answer Do you consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors before you decide on investing in a company or a fund? Yes No No answer Do you own Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? Yes No No answer What is the most important consideration when selecting an investment management company or fund manager? Choose one of the following answers My money is safe The performance of the fund The fees charged to manage my money No answer Which large asset manager would you choose if you had to invest your money with a fund manager today? Choose one of the following answers Coronation M&G Investments Discovery Ninety One Old Mutual Allan Gray Alexforbes Stanlib Nedbank Sanlam Momentum Futuregrowth Foord Absa Ashburton Other: No answer Which boutique wealth manager or fund would you pick if you had to invest your money today? Choose one of the following answers Brenthurst 10X Investments 36One Efficient Wealth Rand Swiss Protea Capital Management BDO Wealth Advisers Laurium Capital Merchant West Investments Rezco Other: No answer Which bank do you prefer for your personal finances? Choose one of the following answers Standard Bank FNB Absa Nedbank Capitec Investec African Bank Other: No answer Which digital bank do you think is the best? Choose one of the following answers Discovery Bank Bank Zero TymeBank No answer Do you own a business, or are you involved in your company’s banking and finances? Yes No No answer Which bank do you think offers the best business banking? Choose one of the following answers Standard Bank Absa FNB Nedbank Capitec Investec Other: No answer Brand Questions Which luxury car brand do you like the most? Choose one of the following answers Audi Aston Martin Bentley BMW Ferrari Jaguar Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus McLaren Maserati Mercedes-Benz Porsche Volvo Other: No answer Which luxury watch brand do you like the most? Choose one of the following answers Rolex Tag Heuer Montblanc Longines Cartier Breitling Hublot Omega Patek Philippe Raymond Weil Tudor Bulgari Other: No answer Which business school do you think has the most respected qualification? Choose one of the following answers Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) Wits Business School (WBS) - University of the Witwatersrand Henley Management College Milpark Business School School of Business Leadership (SBL) - UNISA Johannesburg Business School (JBS) - University of Johannesburg (UJ) NWU Business School - North-West University Graduate School of Business - University of KwaZulu-Natal Regent Business School Management College of Southern Africa Nelson Mandela University Business School Regenesys Business School Rhodes Business School (RBS) University of the Free State Business School Other: No answer Submit Load unfinished survey Resume later Please confirm you want to clear your response? Exit and clear survey