91制片厂鈥檚 Fifth Annual Risk Tolerance Tracker Finds Inflation, U.S. Presidential Election and Cyberfraud Top of Mind for American Investors
Oct 16, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa, October 16, 2024 鈥� American investors are keeping a close eye on the economy and the nation鈥檚 capital according to a new survey from 91制片厂 Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) (91制片厂), a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients. 91制片厂鈥檚 fifth annual Risk Tolerance Tracker asked American investors how the events of the past 12 months have impacted their views on retirement and risk, as well as the issues they are concerned about for the year ahead.
Inflation continues to rank as the top stressor, with 80% of respondents saying they are worried about it having a negative impact on their financial future. This was followed closely by worries about the U.S presidential election, which were cited by nearly three quarters (72%) of American investors. More specifically, nearly half (48%) said they expect the presidential election to have an impact on their retirement plans.
Worries about a recession are also top of mind at 72%. Additionally, cybercrime/fraud (63%), geopolitical risks/tensions (61%), historically high debt (59%), stock market volatility (59%) and the impact of Generative AI on finances (50%) are other leading concerns when people evaluate factors impacting their financial future.
Americans鈥� Risk Tolerance Over Time
When it comes to how American investors see overall risk tolerance and the mindset around their financial future, there are some signs of improvement, although many fears remain.
- 73% of respondents say the events of the last 12 months made them less likely to take financial risks. This is down from the past two years when 78% of respondents said they had become more financially risk averse.
- Worries about retirement income still persist as 66% are worried about retirement income due to the events of the last 12 months, down only 3% from 2023.
- Fewer people (53%) feel like their financial safety net was ripped away as a result of the past 12 months compared to 60% in 2023 and 67% in 2022.
The Generational Risk Gap
When it comes to how different generations view risk, Baby Boomers are the most worried about the U.S. presidential election having a negative impact on their financial future (79%), compared to Generation X (72%) and Millennials (64%).
Meanwhile, GenX respondents are most worried about the U.S. entering a recession (76%), compared to Millennials (72%) and Baby Boomers (69%).
All generations continue to cite inflation as the top worry that may affect their financial future.
Despite this, well over half (58%) of respondents stated that they don鈥檛 currently use a financial professional. More concerning is that the two generations that are either in or approaching retirement may not be getting appropriate advice. Over half of Baby Boomers surveyed (53%) and nearly two-thirds of GenX (63%) don鈥檛 use a financial professional.
The Opportunity for Guaranteed Income Products
In addition to overlooking advice, American investors are also overlooking guaranteed income products as a way to hedge these unpredictable times as only 14% of respondents noted owning an annuity.
When asked about how important various factors were when considering their investments for retirement income1, 88% noted guaranteed income for life as important just behind maximizing their accumulated income (91%).
鈥淥ur fifth annual survey shows that while risk tolerance is modestly increasing, uncertain economic factors continue to weigh on the minds of American investors,鈥� said Chris Blunt, CEO of 91制片厂. 鈥淵et at the same time, many investors are not taking advantage of the tools they need to plan for the long term, such as leveraging an advisor and building a balanced portfolio that includes guaranteed income products. Being proactive now can give investors more peace of mind in the months and years to come.鈥�
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Survey MethodologyThe survey was conducted online by , a MarketOnce company and an industry leader in consumer and B2B research. It was fielded from August 22 to September 9, 2024 among a nationally representative sample of 1,678 U.S. adults 30 years of age and older who have sole or shared financial decision-making responsibility for their household, and own financial products valued at $10,000 or more.
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1This question fielded among adults ages 45+
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