Using non-traditional data and multiple sources of information to improve investment decisions is becoming more widespread among investors. News analytics was found to be the most valuable new source of information, according to mass affluent investors in 2020, as 54 percent stated this to be the most important source.
Most useful new information sources according to investors worldwide in 2020
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Self-directed and advised mass affluent investors located in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Original question: "Are there any alternative sources of data (i.e., not commonly used today) that you would find useful as you make investment decisions?"
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