Unique end investor insights for UK, Germany and France

Fundamental Media’s in-depth European end investor research reports provide a deeper understanding of what drives their selection of managers, which channels they use and what they expect from a provider. This will inform your strategy and tactics.
Fundamental Research surveyed 4,390 end investors in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK. Our reports cover a range of topics, including:
- Ownership of and familiarity with investment products by different age and wealth groups
- How the current market environment is impacting investors’ portfolios and investment approach
- The general interest, perception, and adoption of ESG
- What channels are used when picking and buying investments
- Awareness of various asset managers’ brands: recall, popularity, and familiarity
- The use of social media, podcasts, and print publications
So, what does that mean?
By utilising our research, you’re better equipped to:
- Develop a deep understanding of end investors
- Inform your sales and marketing decisions
- Maximise sales and marketing impact
With the added benefit of comparative data from 2018, our research reports provide extra evidence to justify any potential changes of strategic direction as they highlight current trends and responses in our post-pandemic world.
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Key findings:
47% of European end investors invest via their bank, followed by financial advisers
82% of end investors use online investment platforms
Low cost and transparency are the most important factors for end investors investing online

Specific percentages are available for each of the four markets
About Fundamental Media Research
Fundamental Research has been collecting and analysing industry data for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge of the asset management market. Our research capabilities cover but are not limited to the media consumption of selected investor groups and delves deeper into topics such as distribution, market trends, brand awareness, communication, and the most engaging sources of information for each target group.
For further information, please visit our dedicated webpage or contact us for more information and pricing.


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