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FINANCIAL GOALS TOP THE LIST OF NEW YEAR’ S RESOLUTIONS FOR UAE RETAIL INVESTORS
Arecent survey conducted by trading and investing platform, eToro, reveals that 54 % of retail investors have financial goals as their primary new year’ s resolution for 2025. Increasing investments in traditional assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities is the most popular objective, with 40 % aiming to expand their exposure. This is closely followed by investing in real estate( 38 %) and increasing investments in cryptoassets( 37 %).
To achieve their financial resolutions, more than half( 51 %) of respondents plan to increase their overall savings or investment contributions. Other strategies include implementing detailed budgets or expense tracking( 41 %), adopting a mindful and frugal lifestyle( 38 %) and reducing discretionary spending on activities like dining out and shopping( 28 %).
The findings also underscore the entrepreneurial spirit and ambition of UAE retail investors with 32 % planning to launch side hustle in 2025 to boost their income, and 28 % considering career changes in order to pursue higher earnings and achieve their goals.
Beyond financial aspirations, the survey highlights a wellrounded approach to 2025 resolutions, with UAE retail investors showing a strong commitment to personal development( 41 %) and health and wellbeing( 34 %).
Additional areas of focus include fitness( 28 %), professional advancement( 28 %) and fostering stronger social or family connections( 28 %), reflecting a holistic approach to self-improvement.
“ The UAE continues to exemplify a forward-thinking mindset as we step into 2025, with a commendable focus on financial resilience and personal development,” said George Naddaf, Managing Director, Business Development for the MENA region at eToro. �
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