American investors are becoming more self-reliant when it comes to managing their financial circumstances, according to a new survey by Scottrade, Inc.
The 2011 Scottrade American Investor Survey, which polled 1,186 respondents, found that 45 percent of respondents said they make all investment decisions themselves, without the help of an advisor, compared to 41 percent in 2010 and 32 percent in 2009.
It also found that 46 percent of investors check their investments more than once a week, up from 40 percent in 2010 and 31 percent in 2009.
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