Leading long-term investments in the U.S. 2011-2020

Which of the following do you think is the best long-term investment?

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Release date

April 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

2011 to 2020

Number of respondents

1,017 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Survey dates:
2013: April 4 to 7;
2014: April 3 to 6;
2015: April 9 to 12;
2016: April & to 10;
2018: April 2 to 11;
2019: April 1 to 9;
2020: Apr 1 to 14.

Percentage points exceeding 100 percent are probably due to rounding.

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