US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acting Chairman, Laura S Unger, announced recently the launch of a web-based survey to learn more about how investors are using electronic media, including the Internet, in making investment decisions. According to the SEC, the survey will also explore investor knowledge and experience, investor expectations of brokerage firms, trading frequencies, and how investors analyse risk.
Since joining the SEC in 1997, Ms Unger has focused on the impact of technology on the securities industry and how the SEC can optimise the benefits of technology for capital markets and investors. The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov until July 1, 2001. It can also be accessed on the websites of more than a dozen leading government, investor education, and financial services industry organisations in order to ensure the survey's widest possible distribution among investors.
Information from investors will be strictly confidential and anonymous, and will not be used for any other purpose. Investors will not be asked to provide their names, addresses or any brokerage account information. The SEC will issue a report on the survey's findings.
Ms Unger said in a statement: 'As technology continues to transform the securities markets, I'm asking investors to share their experience and expectations with us. The survey results will give us valuable insights as we continue to develop programs and policies to help investors profit from technology while avoiding potential pitfalls.'
Investors who want to fill out a paper copy of the survey can request one by calling the SEC toll-free at 1-800-732-0330.
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