Results: Investing in Stock Options
1.
1.
Do you invest in the stock market? Yes
22%
•
376 votes
No
68%
•
1183 votes
Not Applicable
10%
•
179 votes
2.
2.
Do you purchase stocks on the stock market? Yes
18%
•
306 votes
No
63%
•
1094 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
338 votes
3.
3.
How do you purchase stocks? I purchase my own stocks
13%
•
220 votes
I use a financial advisor
12%
•
215 votes
N/A- I don't invest in stocks
76%
•
1314 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
15 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.45% | 8 | |
| my stocks are in mutual funds | 0.06% | 1 |
| through my work | 0.06% | 1 |
| from former employeer | 0.06% | 1 |
| buy mutual funds which contain stocks and bonds | 0.06% | 1 |
| from work 401k | 0.06% | 1 |
| mutual funds | 0.06% | 1 |
| employer | 0.06% | 1 |
4.
4.
Have you heard of stock derivatives, or options? Yes
38%
•
659 votes
No
35%
•
607 votes
Not Applicable
27%
•
472 votes
5.
5.
Do you believe options are more risky than buying stocks outright? Yes
19%
•
335 votes
No
8%
•
140 votes
Undecided
29%
•
499 votes
Not Applicable
44%
•
764 votes
6.
6.
Have you ever purchased stock options? Yes
9%
•
149 votes
No
58%
•
1001 votes
Undecided
4%
•
74 votes
Not Applicable
30%
•
514 votes
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