The government shutdown has rattled some investors, but not enough for them to make rash changes to their portfolios.
According to a survey by TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 72 percent of investors say the government shutdown and impending debt-ceiling standoff is making them less confident in the economy's recovery.
That said, many say this lack of confidence won't change how they approach their portfolios yet.
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Forty-one percent said they haven't made changes to their investments yet, but if the saga continues they might. Another 37 percent said they think the shutdown/debt-ceiling issue will pass quickly and that's why they haven't made changes to their investments; 12 percent said they are taking advantage of opportunities as a result of the issue and 10 percent moved some money to cash temporarily.
When asked how the Washington stalemate will end, one in four said the government would likely default on its debt and 44 percent said it was somewhat likely the government would default on its debt.
TD Ameritrade surveyed 693 consumers during the online survey, which was conducted on Oct. 3 by True North Market Insights.
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