Federal Association of German Banks: Survey: Many open to stocks - provisions are postponed
Stocks and the stock exchange are not a taboo subject for many people. Many young people are also interested in investments. However, old prejudices and convenience persist - with serious consequences later on.
A survey by the Bundesverband deutscher Banken found that nearly two-thirds of respondents consider stocks and other securities suitable for private retirement provision. The survey of almost 2,200 people showed that 65% of respondents have a positive view of stocks, with 77% of 16- to 24-year-olds holding this view. The number of shareholders in Germany grew to 14.1 million in 2025, with young people showing a greater openness to stocks and funds.
However, concerns about risk and lack of knowledge remain, with 29% of respondents citing lack of money, 21% citing fear of losses, and 18% citing lack of knowledge as reasons for not investing in stocks.
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